Celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' with a fantasmagorical exhibition at Beaulieu!

See a truly scrumptious collection of never-before-seen memorabilia including props, costumes and original artwork... plus meet the four-wheeled stars!

Roll up your sleeves, put on your boots, get your hands dirty and join our animal keepers at New Forest Wildlife Park for an hour, 2 hours, or a half or full day.

We’ll be happy to vary your Keeper Experience, depending on the time you want to spend with us and your individual interests.

If you’re mad about otters, help to get their food ready and watch them squeak with excitement as you feed them their dinner. Or would you prefer to feed the deer?

With food preparation, feeding times, animal enrichment activities and general animal care, a Keeper Experience will give you first-hand experience of what it’s like to be a keeper and how things work behind the scenes.

Throughout your Keeper Experience you will be accompanied by one of our knowledgeable and friendly animal keepers, who will ensure you have an exciting and enjoyable time.

A Keeper Experience is the perfect way to say thank you to a loved one, for a birthday, anniversary or celebration, or for a gift with a difference. So contact us to find out more and we’ll do our best to make your Keeper Experience special.

Keeper days are available all year round.

Wildlife Keeper Experiences are available all year round.

Each unique experience is one-to-one with an experienced, friendly Wildlife Keeper.

Website for more detail http://www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk/gifts-experiences/keeper-experience/adult-keeper-experience/Keeper Experience Available

Adult Keeper Experience

Little Helpers and Junior Keeper Experience

Adopt an animal gifts

Parties

Join our popular Little Helper and Junior Keeper Experiences for children for a fun-filled time looking after our animals.

We’ll do our best to make sure you have an exciting time, getting up close to our animals and learning all about their daily lives.

For 5-9 year olds, we offer the Little Helper Keeper Experience for one hour, with an accompanying adult. Little Helpers help with feeding and preparing enrichment toys for the animals, receive a gift pack, a New Forest Wildlife Park cap and can adopt an animal of their choice for six months.

The Junior Keeper Experience, for 10-15 year olds, takes place over two hours and provides the perfect gift for young animal lovers. Junior Keepers help to prepare food, feed the animals, clean their water trays and equipment and prepare enrichment toys. Junior Keepers also receive a gift pack, a choice of either a New Forest Wildlife Park cap or T-shirt and can adopt an animal of their choice for one year.

Children are accompanied by an experienced keeper at all times and must be accompanied by an adult.

Battlefield LIVE is an exciting, outdoor laser-tag combat game, perfect for adrenaline seekers looking for some head-to head fun. Unleash your inner Fortnite fan as you duck, dive and dodge your opponents on the woodland playing field.

New Forest Activities have a new woodland battlefield at Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset, giving you plenty of fresh new ground to outwit your opponent, and with lots of natural places to hide and seek cover – the game is really on! Usually running 1-2 open sessions a month, Battlefield LIVE Moors Valley is perfect for those based in the Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset areas who are looking for a fantastic activity to do with friends or family.

Bring some old clothes, trainers and your best sense of adventure! You’ll be provided with all the kit and be given 2.5 hours to run yourself ragged through this incredible woodland setting.

Great for groups, families and parties, players must be 8+ years to participate. See their website for available dates and session times.

Beaulieu River Tours with New Forest Activities are great for those looking for a good amount of time out on the water. You can choose from either stable ‘Canadian style’ canoes or touring kayaks for your session. You can let them know beforehand which type of boat you’d like.

Sessions will run for 2.5 hours, consisting of some coaching from one of their experienced instructors before heading out to explore the hidden creeks and waterways of the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve. Suitable for those aged 12+ years, all equipment provided.

See the New Forest Activities website for available session times. Available mid-week during term time.

Looking for school holiday activities for the kids? Drop them off for a full day of adventure in The New Forest, on a Holiday Adventure Day with New Forest Activities

Based at their woodland activity site on the stunning Beaulieu Estate, your children will get the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends (and most importantly have tonnes of fun) all under the supervision of their experienced activity instructors.

The group will begin the day learning Bushcraft skills such as foraging, shelter building and fire lighting before testing their aim with a bow on the Archery range.

After refuelling for lunch, they'll spend an afternoon swinging from the tree tops on their Low & High Ropes course. Children can go as far or as high as they’d like to go!

Holiday Adventure Days make the perfect school holiday activity for children aged 8-12 years. Please take a packed lunch and weather appropriate clothing. Water top-ups available throughout the day.

Easter Holidays:

11/04/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

18/04/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

May Half Term:

30/05/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

Summer Holidays:

25/07/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

08/08/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

15/08/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

22/08/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

29/08/2019, 09:30 – 16:30

Location:

Hartford Woods, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN

MEDIEVAL TARGET SPORTS

We operate from two rustic woodland locations. Our Archery ranges in Fordingbridge New Forest and Tolpuddle Dorset use professional quality bows, the same as those used in the Olympics! Our belief is that when introducing a beginner to archery you should offer the best equipment and coaching possible to help ensure success. We offer archery lessons and courses in the New Forest, Hampshire and in Tolpuddle, Dorset.

Our archery range is progressive and accommodates 14 people shooting on the line at any 1 time. We are very keen on keeping people fully active and shooting for the whole session time, no having to share your go. Increase distance, bow power, have a fun competition and shoot for balloons as your archery skills improve. Our archery range is run by a professional ArcheryGB coach

Archery

Duration: 2 hour

£20.00 per person

Archery with Crossbows and Axe Throwing

Duration: 2.5 hours

£30.00 per person

Crossbows with Archery

Duration: 2 hours

£25.00 per person

Crossbows with Archery and Axe Throwing

Duration: 2.5 hours

£30.00 per person

Take a tranquil cruise down the Beaulieu River – an unspoilt haven which is rich in history and wildlife.

Step aboard for a peaceful 30 minute boat trip along one of the few privately owned rivers in the world.

The river cruise is a great optional extra when booked in conjunction with your visit to the 18th century shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard.

Test ride an Electric Bike

Rent or test an electric bike and discover a whole new world from the saddle.

Parking Information Point Toilet Facilities Baby Changing Facilities Disabled Facilities Shower Facilities

Brockenhurst, New Forest

Lots of thrills (and no more hills)! Rent an E-bike and see what all the fuss is about.

Whether you want an Electric Bike experience riding the network of off-road trails or to test ride the latest electric bike technology prior to purchase, we are here for you! Choose one of our guided or self-guided tours cycling tours in The New Forest or find out about our weekend, weekly or monthly E-Bike demo packages. You can also buy one of our nearly new ex-rental models for up to 40% off RRP.

Why an Electric Bike?

Let's face it, not all of us are competitive athletes looking to score a record time or climb the steepest hill. Most of us just want to get from A to B without fuss, gaining the maximum enjoyment out of our bicycle investment.

That's exactly what a modern E-Bike can do.

Electric Bikes Demo & Rental Sessions

30 min taster Free  - Free 30 mins taster from our car park through the village

Day rental From £27.50 4 - 8 hours ride through the New Forest

Weekend rate From £50 10% off 2 days over Saturday and Sunday

Weekly rate From £110 43% off Take the bike for 7 days.

Bicycle manufacturers have developed electric bikes that enhance their brand image and provide best-in-class products. By partnering with electronics innovators like Bosch, Yamaha and Shimano and leading battery manufacturers, the bar has been set at a decent height to maximise reliability, performance, value and longevity.

The E-Bike is now here to stay and is changing the face of global cycling!

A fantastic day of activities for all on a Woodland Adventure Day with New Forest Activities. During the morning you’ll get chance to light a fire and build a woodland shelter before testing your aim with a bow. In the afternoon you’ll explore some of their woodland Low Ropes challenges before taking to the trees for your High Ropes adventure.

Woodland Adventure Days are a wonderful way to experience these varied activities based on the Beaulieu Estate, great for all ages from 8+ years. It’s New Forest Activities’ aim to fill your day with action and adventure!

Please take a packed lunch and weather appropriate clothing. Water top-ups available throughout the day. All children must take part with at least one adult.

Available dates and times:

21/04/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

26/05/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

29/06/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

28/07/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

18/08/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

01/09/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

27/10/2019, 10:00 - 16:00

Where do I go?

Meet at Cyclexperience Hire Centre in Brockenhurst. Pay £3.00 to park in the station car park and meet the guide upstairs. The total route distance is about 20 miles. The guide will briefly run through the route and then its off to familiarise yourselves with the bikes you will have selected from the list below. When everyone is happy, we cycle an indirect route to Lymington arriving via the sea wall.

What will I see?

Water, Beautiful Scenery, The Needles, Amazing Coastal Views, Yummy Food, happy faces...and probably more water!What's included?

The ticket includes bike hire, local guide, awesome Rib Ride to the famous Needles on the Isle of Wight and a lunchtime snack back at Lymington. After lunch, there will be a shorter ride back to Brockenhurst.

Who is this for?

This tour is suitable for adventurous novices or seasoned cyclists who want an exciting combo tour with bike riding, adrenaline fueled rib ride and am amazing gastro experience. Please note that Electric Bikes can be chosen for this trip but you will still have to ride at the pace of the slowest rider!

Minimum Group.

Due to the reliance on out sourced partners to make this tour happen, we need a minimum number of 6 persons. You will be refunded in full if we cannot deliver this tour or invited to join another date.

Other dates?

If these dates don't suit you and you have a group of 4 or more, please email us about a bespoke tour or call 01590 624808.

Escape the ‘buoys’ for a while, grab your paddles and head out on the water with New Forest Activities! During their ladies only paddles, you’ll receive expert guidance from one of their awesome female instructors to help you get to grips with kayaking. You’ll then enjoy a scenic 2 hour river tour, spending the evening exploring the stunning Beaulieu River Nature Reserve. The perfect after work activity for a group of gal pals! Suitable for those aged 12+ years, all equipment provided.

Great for beginners and novices alike!

Available dates and times:

15/05/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

29/05/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

12/06/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

26/06/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

10/07/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

24/07/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

07/08/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

21/08/2019, 18:00 - 20:00

Location:

Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7XB

Enjoy a relaxing evening paddle to the pub on the fabulous Beaulieu River with New Forest Activities. You’ll start at their canoeing site at Baileys Hard, spend 90 minutes paddling along the river to finish at the Master Builder’s pub where you can enjoy the rest of your evening enjoying riverside refreshments. A fantastic activity for family or friends (or both!) to enjoy on a glorious Summer’s evening in The New Forest.

As this is a one way paddle, we recommend you park your car at the Master Builder’s and enjoy a riverside walk up to the canoe site. This way, you’ll end the paddle at the pub where you parked. Great for all ages from 18+ months, all equipment provided.

Food and drink not included. See their website for available dates.

Make a Chair in a Day

In the heart of the New Forest, come spend a relaxing day making a unique chair from coppiced hazel.

Using traditional tools, make a natural chair whilst learning about the history and renovation of the largest hazel coppice left within Crown land of the Forest. BBQ lunch and refreshments included.

As featured on Ch5 TV's 'Britain by Bike' with Larry & George Lamb.

Location: Pondhead Conservation Trust  Inclosure

Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: £115

http://www.pondheadconservation.org.uk/products-courses/make-a-chair-in-a-day/

The Tropical Butterfly House is currently closed for the winter but will be open till 31st October.

In the pupae emerging box you can watch the pupa wiggle and move until the pupa split open to allow the adult butterfly to emerge. It takes many hours for its wings to dry and be ready to release into the butterfly house.

The exotic adult butterflies are colourful as they enjoy the warmth of the Tropical Butterfly House.

You may be lucky and see some butterfly eggs and/or caterpillars on the underside of the leaves (especially the banana leaves).

Can you find one of the many stick insects in the butterfly house?

Take An Open-Top Safari Through Magical Landscapes...

Enjoy grandstand views of the New Forest National Park –

wandering ponies, pretty villages and magical landscapes

The New Forest Tour has finished for 2018! The Tour will return on Saturday 6th July 2019 and run daily until Sunday 8th September 2019.

Hop on and off wherever you like and catch the next Tour, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket! Hear the stories of the people, places and animals of the New Forest on our audio commentary – with characters, sounds and music, bringing the view to life.

Take in a walk or cycle ride from the Tour (bikes go free*) – you’ll find easy routes in the guidebook on board, as well as tips for things to see and do along the way.

Ride open-top through the treetops and experience the New Forest as you’ve never seen it before.

*Space for up to 4 bicycles at a time.

New Forest Tour HQ, morebus, Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole BH15 2PR

Tel: 01202 338420

Email: customer.services@gosouthcoast.co.uk

Beer & Cider Festival 2019

July 19th, 20th & 21st 2019

Live Music all weekend

Bouncy Castle

Face Painting

Loads of Beer & Cider

Hog Roast

BBQ

And more…..

July 20th to August 4th 2019 Bees are amazing and so very important to our lives.

We have a new bee hive at New Forest Wildlife Park and this summer we are focussing on how important they are to us all.

You can follow our "Bee Quiz Trail" and we are having a craft table with a bee theme.

Craft table is 11.00am to 3.00pm everyday

See the past come to life at the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard this summer!

Join costumed characters on daily tours to discover what life was like in the 18th century and listen as they share tales from this once-thriving village where ships for Nelson’s Navy were built.

Keep the kids entertained with the fun family quiz trail, plus why not catch the river cruise for a tranquil trip down the Beaulieu River? Keep an eye out for the local wildlife – you might even be lucky enough to spot a seal!

Step back in time this summer! Visit to see characters and cars from the past spring into action. Plus there's a touch of magic in the air... Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has come to Beaulieu!

From medieval monks to Victorian butlers... delve into over 800 years of history as you chat to costumed characters, get hands-on with traditional games and see historic motors in action.

Plus, don't miss Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 50 Years, the fantasmagorical new exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the family-favourite film.

Fun in the Forest

Catch up with the New Forest Rangers for a host of activities such as scavenger hunts, colouring and crafts.

Wear old clothes and wellies and be ready for forest fun!

Suggested donation £1/child. Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an adult).

No booking required.

Location: Puttles Bridge car park, Brockenhurst SO42 7QB

£1 suggested donation per child

Organiser Details: 01590 646600

 All Japanese car and motorcycle owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 28th July and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Japanese vehicle owners and enthusiasts.

All models are welcome and visitors will have the choice to vote for their favourite in the People’s Choice Award!

Your Simply Japanese ticket includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

New Forest Show 2019

The New Forest Show offers visitors 30 acres of show ground for the whole family to explore and is now rated among the top 10 agricultural shows in the country.

Visit www.newforestshow.co.uk for prices and more information.

Join us for the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend; the must-see family spectacular that brings some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.

See displays of prestigious supercars and hear their distinctive engine notes as they unleash their horsepower on the demonstration run.

The Supercar Weekend is a must for all supercar enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to get almost close enough to touch these impressive motors!.

Your Supercar Weekend ticket includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

During this fortnight the will be a "Feline Quiz Trail"

We have beautiful lynx (Munchkin) and the endangered Scottish Wildcat at New Forest Wildlife Park - our Feline Fortnight Quiz Trail will give you the chance to learn more about these fascinating creatures .

The Scottish Wildcat may look like an ordinary tabby cat but that's where the similarities end - they are without doubt a "cat with attitude" and certainly like everything their own way.

Back by popular demand, all VW Transporter owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for VW T Chill! It promises to be a superb weekend for VW Transporter owners and enthusiasts.

Sunday visitors to Beaulieu will be able to see the colourful display of VW Transporters parked on the Beaulieu arena for a show and shine, followed by presentations and trophies.

Please note, this event is only open to the public on Sunday.

SPECIAL FEATURES

There will be family friendly activities scheduled through the weekend including a drive out and the ever popular water fight!

SATURDAY

TBC

SUNDAY

10:00 Vans to Show & Shine

12:00 Awards & Presentations

18:00 Event closes

PRIZE CATEGORIES & FANCY DRESS

TBC

Bark Ranger Walk

Bring your canine friends along for a walk that’s all about them!

Led by a National Park Ranger and Natalie Light, a behavioural specialist, pick up top tips on how to keep your dog safe and happy whilst out walking on the forest. It includes activity stations to practice likely scenarios you may encounter whilst out walking in the New Forest as well learning about the fascinating history, flora and fauna of this special place.

Free event. Booking required.

Suitable for all, dogs must be kept on leads.

Parking at Deerleap Car Park, SU35237 09487.

The annual Graham Walker Memorial run returns for its vintage and veteran motorcycle gathering at Beaulieu on Sunday 11th August.

Veteran, vintage and post-vintage of all makes built before 31 December 1940, will be displayed in the grounds in tribute to the late Graham Walker.

Graham Walker was one of the founders of the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club in 1924 and was also President of the Club for many years. After he retired from racing he became Editor of ‘Motorcycling’ and went on to become the first curator of the then Montagu Motor Museum - forerunner to The National Motor Museum.

DON'T FORGET

As well as being an opportunity to view an array of vintage motorcycles, there is also the opportunity to enjoy all that Beaulieu has to offer... Your entry will include admission to all the Beaulieu attractions including The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.

Fun in the Forest

Catch up with the New Forest Rangers for a host of activities such as scavenger hunts, colouring and crafts.

Wear old clothes and wellies and be ready for forest fun!

Suggested donation £1/child. Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an adult).

No booking required.

Location: Wilverley Inclosure car park, Brockenhurst BH25 5TZ

Organiser Details: 01590 646600

All Mercedes-Benz owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 18th August and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts.

All Mercedes-Benz models are welcome at this Simply Mercedes show, which is set to provide a great opportunity to admire other’s Mercedes and to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Old or new, from the SSK to the 300 SL and G-Class... all are welcome.

All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice Award, selected by public vote. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runners-up.

Your ticket also includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

During this fortnight the will be a "Feline Quiz Trail"

We have beautiful lynx (Munchkin) and the endangered Scottish Wildcat at New Forest Wildlife Park - our Feline Fortnight Quiz Trail will give you the chance to learn more about these fascinating creatures .

The Scottish Wildcat may look like an ordinary tabby cat but that's where the similarities end - they are without doubt a "cat with attitude" and certainly like everything their own way.

Summer Wild Play Day at Whitefield Moor, Brockenhurst SO42 7QB

Discover fun ways to explore, play and get creative in the outdoors, from your back garden to the New Forest woods, streams and heaths. Create some forest art, sail leaf boats, explore with scavenger hunts and much more.

Wear old clothes and don’t forget your wellies!

Suggested donation £1/child.

Donation for parking.

Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).

No booking required.

Contact 01590 646600

On Sunday 25th August Beaulieu will host a large, colourful, gathering of one of Britain's most iconic cars.

As well as celebrating 95 years since the MG marque was registered, the Solent MG Owners Club (MGOC) will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Fellow Bournemouth and Poole MGOC members and Southampton MGOC members will also be celebrating their 35th Anniversary.

Even if you are not a member of one the regional or national MG clubs, all MG owners are invited to come along and join the celebrations.

Participant entry is only allowed with an MG, however visitors will be warmly welcomed to view and chat to members about their appreciation of MG's and why the number of enthusiasts continues to grow steadily. Visitors can enter via Visitor Reception with a general admission ticket to Beaulieu, which also includes entry to all of the attraction including the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the grounds and gardens.

TICKETS

Participant prices are only valid if arriving in an MG and taking part in the event. They are not valid for those arriving on foot.

Standard admission fee applies for all other visitors. The best time for viewing the MG rally is between 10am and 2pm.

Tickets can be purchased upon arrival, however we encourage participants to buy tickets in advance online or by calling the Events team on 01590 614614. A £1 handling charge per order applies when purchased by telephone.

Adult Child

Participants £13.50 £7.50

Visitors Normal admission applies.

Buy Participant Tickets see link

Buy Visitor Tickets see link

Fun in the Forest at Anderwood car park, Lyndhurst Road, Burley BH24 4HS

Catch up with the New Forest Rangers for a host of activities such as scavenger hunts, colouring and crafts.

Wear old clothes and wellies and be ready for forest fun!

Suggested donation £1/child. Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an adult).

No booking required.

Anderwood car park, Lyndhurst Road, Burley BH24 4HS

Organiser Details:

01590 646600

Join us for the iconic and double-award winning International Autojumble on 7th & 8th September; the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.

With over 2000 stands at this signature Beaulieu event, each one groaning with all kinds of vintage and classic motoring ephemera, it is often said “If you can’t find it at Beaulieu it doesn’t exist!”

The International Autojumble is regarded as the place to locate and purchase even the most elusive motoring parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing. There is something for everyone - and plenty of bargains to be had!

Your ticket also includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

Furzey Gardens is excited to host the Kick in the Head production, Old Herbaceous.

Described as “Downton Abbey with gardening tips”, Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants and is a charming one man play which has entranced sell-out audiences all around the country over the last two years.

New Forest Marathon 2019

The New Forest Marathon 2019 returns on Sunday 8 September to New Park Showground, Brockenhurst.

5,000 runners/walkers take part in a total of seven events including a woodland walk, 200m, 1k, 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon.

Everyone taking part will receive a New Forest Marathon technical T-shirt, race day souvenir magazine, finishers medal, goodie bag and a gift from our very generous sponsors.

Famous for being 'more than just a marathon' the event boasts a fantastic Race Village including camping, kids activity zone, food/drink traders, technical traders, live music, spectator area, warm-up/massage area and car parking. This makes it not only a great running event but a fantastic day out for all the family.

The multi-terrain routes wind through the National Park's most stunning areas, taking in the local villages and guaranteeing the sight of a New Forest pony whatever distance you choose!

Registrations are now open for what will be another memorable day in the New Forest. For more information/sign up visit www.newforestmarathon.co.uk

Chris Farr Tel: 07813118701 Email: info@newforestmarathon.co.uk

All Mazda MX-5 car owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for the MX-5 Show and Shine.

Whether you have a Miata or a Roadster Coupe, all Mazda MX-5s are welcome at the MX-5 Show and Shine.

Start planning your big day at Careys Manor Hotel - the last word in luxury wedding venues in Hampshire.

From midday, we will be opening up our doors to give you the chance to explore our beautiful manor house wedding venue. Join us for a glass of prosecco and meet our experienced wedding coordinator, Françoise Gysemans and her team of wedding experts. Her hand-picked selection of wedding suppliers will be available to answer all your questions and bring those Pinterest boards to life!

In the pretty village of Brockenhurst, Hampshire wedding venue Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa nestles amongst the ancient trees of the New Forest National Park. This Victorian manor house is full of historic charm and has stood as the most idyllic backdrop to thousands of love stories and will make the dream setting for the beginning of yours.

From the beauty of our quintessentially English gardens and grand oak staircase to instagrammable food and an incredible spa, you and your guests will create memories to cherish forever.

We believe your wedding should be as individual as you are. At Careys Manor we hold only one wedding a day so you and your guests can receive our undivided attention and feel like the most important people in the world that day. Our friendly team of wedding experts will be on hand to ensure you’ll have everything you need to enjoy every moment of your special day, safe in the knowledge that absolutely everything is taken care of.

Flower Arranging Workshop

17th Sep 2019 10:00

This popular one-day workshop is packed with professional floristry tips from Florist, Mala Williams, covering all you need to know about creating a beautiful flower arrangement for your own home, or to give as a special gift.

Bring a splash of Autumn into your home and create your own bold, unique floral design. The day includes a buffet lunch with coffee, all materials and a self created arrangement to take home.

£45 per person

For more information or to book, please contact our Special Events Co-ordinator Clara Earp

Tel: 01590 61232

Mala Williams

Since 2003, Mala Williams has been designing exquisite floral designs specialising in corporate work, weddings, functions, events, workshops and demonstrations. Whenever possible she likes to create works of art using nature as her inspiration.

Mala is a member of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Society (NAFAS), winner of a gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show and qualified National Teachers.

"The food was divine."

Cost: £22.50

If you are nervous about using your rotary cutting equipment, or simply wish to learn about this time saving method of cutting fabric, then this will be the ideal opportunity.

Sue will show you how to safely and accurately use a rotary cutter with a variety of quilt rulers and a self-healing mat.

You will have the opportunity to cut a variety of shapes and piece them together to make a block.

This class is a starting point for a sampler quilt, so your efforts and fabric will not go to waste!

If you are interested in any of our other classes and are not confident about cutting your fabrics, then this is the class for you to get you started.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tutor : Sue

Skill Level: Beginner, Confident use of a sewing machine

Class requirements: Once booked you will be sent an email with the relevant fabric requirements for this class. If you have any queries, please contact the shop. Thank you.

Happy Halloween at Paultons is the friendliest, most frightful fun fest in the UK; with over 4000 pumpkins, ghostly scenes, spooky meet and greets, Freaky Fancy Dress competition, the thrilling Little Monsters Ball finale to finish each day and Paultons fun rides and attractions all included in the price!

Happy Halloween at Paultons Park has even more spooky fun to enjoy with a spook-tacular show and a comically frightful walk-through experience.

This theatrical show follows the exploits of the intrepid Spirit Squad as they try to help Pickles the Pumpkin solve the mystery of the fabled Paultons Manor house. There will be plenty of laughter and fun along the way as the elite team of Ghost-hunters track down the Creepy Gatekeeper so Pickles can throw the best Halloween party ever! Get ready for an all singing and dancing extravaganza featuring spectacular illusions and slapstick comedy!

Families of all ages will love the fun scenes and mysterious happenings as they make their way around the ghoulishly delightful farmyard barn! Don’t forget to stop and say hello to the cheeky Cornelius Cob and the one and only Professor Pumpkin!

With shows throughout the day Happy Halloween at Paultons is bigger and better than ever!

Make Your Own Natural Perfume Workshop

8th Oct 2019 10:00

Learn about the magic of working with natural aromatics and how to create your own signature fragrance using natural perfumery ingredients. This workshop includes a buffet lunch with coffee & tea.

£80 per person

For more information or to book, please contact our Special Events Co-ordinator Clara Earp

Tel: 01590 612324

Our annual open weekend is a chance to see cider making as it was done in days gone by. We shall be demonstrating the art of cider making the old fashioned way with a variety of vintage presses, ranging from a 'workman' steam driven mobile press to the simplicity of a hand operated twin screw press using straw as a filter, then sample the finished product in our farm shop. There will also be traditional country craft demonstrations including:

Back for 2019!

12th & 13th October 2019

11am - 4.30pm

With so much history and stories of resident ghosts, are you brave enough to venture out onto the Beaulieu River at dusk? Adorn your best fancy dress and head out in illuminated canoes onto the estuary at nightfall on this 90 minute, canoeing tour with New Forest Activities.

Paddle the Beaulieu River’s dark waters by moonlight, stopping along the way to hear ghoulish ghost stories from your nighttime guide. Hot chocolate and Halloween candy will be available for everyone taking part. Spook-tacular fun for the whole family this Halloween!

Fancy dress not essential but encouraged.

Available dates and times:

25/10/2019, 18:30 - 20:00

27/10/2019, 18:30 - 20:00

31/10/2019, 18:30 - 20:00

One of the largest firework displays in the south on Saturday 26th October, choreographed to music with a range of entertainment for the whole family.

Be wowed by a spectacular fireworks display set to a top-secret playlist based on the theme, Out of this World, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Arrive early to enjoy the attractions of Beaulieu, enjoy live entertainment and have fun on old time fairground rides (extra charge applies). We're all set to make this a firework party to remember!

Karen returns to New Forest Fabrics for a course of 3 evening sessions of dressmaking. These guided sessions provide you with support to help you achieve a great result.

You can choose to make one of the Kimono tops shown or alternatively bring along your own pattern and sew in a relaxed and friendly environment where help, guidance and encouragement is on hand.

Here is what Karen has told me about her sewing career……..“My love for sewing started in my teens. I took needlework lessons at school and went on to do pattern cutting at college”

“By the time I was 18 I was designing and making clothes for myself, friends and family. I even made my own wedding dress. I worked for a soft furnishing company in London starting as a sewing machinist and cutter. Later I went on to design product lines that were shown at the Ideal Home Exhibition. I then trained a team of 12 to produce the range”.

“Family commitments resulted in a move to Southampton and I now make furnishings for cruise ships and take commissions for bridal and prom dresses”.

The workshop is suitable for anyone who has basic sewing machine skills.

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate, Confident use of a sewing machine

Tutor: Karen

Cost: £50.00–£59.50 This course consists of 3 courses each sessions is 2 1/2 Hours each.

Dates: 1st, 8th & 15th November 2019 Time ^.30pm - 9 pm

All owners of Smart cars are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 10th November and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Smart car owners and enthusiasts.

The event is set to provide a great opportunity to admire a wide range of these fun and often colourfully wrapped vehicles, from the `ForTwo` to the `Roadster` and even the limited edition Crossblade.

All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice Award, selected by public vote. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runners-up.

Your Simply Smart ticket also includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

What is the Blue Majesty ? Who wants it ? & What lengths will they go to to get it ?

Help the famous detective Hercule Poirot solve The Case of the Blue Majesty at this fun murder mystery evening at Minstead Lodge in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Come along dressed up in 40's outfits or as the Belgian detective himself if you wish.  Lots of fun opportunities to gather the clues and guess "who, where and how?" with all funds from the night supporting people with Learning Disabilities to live more independently. 

Christmas is a special time of the year at Paultons, meet Santa in his magical Grotto, experience Peppa Pig World in a festive setting and enjoy selected rides and attractions, including Lost Kingdom and Critter Creek, across the Park.

Santa's Grotto is available to book 9:30 – 17:15 on selected days throughout November and December. There is limited capacity so book early to avoid disappointment. Park entry is included with your booking, rides and attractions open from 10am.

There are few opportunities to leave the office for a celebration, however Christmas is the perfect excuse.

If you're trying to organise a festive gathering and the team's diaries are constantly clashing, then how about considering a festive lunch instead?

With traditional decor and a delicious menu to match, Cambium is the perfect place to meet this year. Even better, the restaurant is open for dinner too! Book a private room, or a large table for evening festivities that all will enjoy.

See the Full Menu Here

Flower Arranging Workshop

3rd Dec 2019 10:00

This popular one-day workshop is packed with professional floristry tips from Florist, Mala Williams, covering all you need to know about creating a beautiful flower arrangement for your own home, or to give as a special gift.

Bring a splash of Christmas into your home and create your own bold, unique floral design. The day includes a buffet lunch with coffee, all materials and a self created arrangement to take home.

£45 per person

For more information or to book, please contact our Special Events Co-ordinator Clara Earp

Tel: 01590 612324

Flower Arranging Workshop

10th Dec 2019 10:00

This popular one-day workshop is packed with professional floristry tips from Florist, Mala Williams, covering all you need to know about creating a beautiful flower arrangement for your own home, or to give as a special gift.

Bring a splash of Christmas into your home and create your own bold, unique floral design. The day includes a buffet lunch with coffee, all materials and a self created arrangement to take home.

£45 per person

For more information or to book, please contact our Special Events Co-ordinator Clara Earp

Tel: 01590 612324

Join New Forest Activities for a festive paddle on the Beaulieu River this Christmas. Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of the river’s beautiful nature reserve, with the river offering up some of its more stunning sights on a fresh Winter’s day.

You’ll set sail in stable and safe, Canadian style canoes with the added excitement that you’ll be meeting Santa on the river in his boat full of Christmas gifts! All children will receive a gift from Santa and there’ll be toasty hot chocolate available to keep you warm. Great for all ages from 18 months and upwards, all equipment provided.

Available dates and times:

14/12/2019, 11:00 - 12:30

21/12/2019, 13:30 - 15:00

22/12/2019, 13:30 - 15:00

23/12/2019, 11:00 - 12:30