It's the most wonderful time of the year and as usual, there is so much going on in The New Forest ... here's a list of some of the events happening in December!!!
Friday 5th December, 6pm-8pm
Saturday 6th December, 10:00am until 4:00pm
Home-grown Christmas trees & wreaths, tasty treats and unusual Christmas crafty presents. Delicious mulled wine, hot chocolate & hot festive food. See Santa, listen to Christmas carols and join in the activities.
Saturday 6th December, 10:00am until 4:00pm
Home-grown Christmas trees & wreaths, tasty treats and unusual Christmas crafty presents. Delicious mulled wine, hot chocolate & hot festive food. See Santa, listen to Christmas carols and join in the activities.
Saturday 6th December, 10:00am until 7:00pm
There will be stalls, street entertainers, fair rides, a lantern parade, and of course not forgetting Santa's grotto.
Saturday 6th December, 10:00am until 4:00pm
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, there will be Christmas themed entertainment and special offers in shops up and down the High Street.
Saturday 6th December, 10:30am until 4:00pm
Go and see some of the best-loved elements of Longdown Activity Farm, all under one festive roof, in the Longdown Farm Christmas Barn; an 'animal magical' Christmas experience for children. Meet the farm animals and see the beautiful nativity scene and visit Santa in his Grotto.
Saturday 6th December, 4:00pm until 7:00pm
Santa's grotto, reindeer, raffle, Marchwood Military Wives choir, hot food stalls and more!
Sunday 7th December
Father Christmas Rescue at Queens Head Pub followed by Bazaar
Sunday 7th December, 9:30am until 11:00am
Join our guides for a 90 minute paddle exploring the river and help them to find Father Christmas.
Sunday 7th December, 11:30am until 1:00pm
Fun 3k run, walk, hop - whatever you want!, Free Santa outfits, Free goody bags for children, Free water bottles for everyone at the end. Start and finish Lymington High Street.
Sunday 7th December, 2:00pm until 5:00pm
Christmas Concert with the Jubilee Singers - free raffle and refreshments - all welcome
Thursday 11th December, 11:00am until 6:00pm
Christmas Tree Festival at St John the Baptist - FREE event but donations to charity.
Saturday 13th December, 10:00am until 4:00pm
Enjoy seasonal food, fun, crafts and activities as part of Lyndhurst Christmas Fun Day activities.
Saturday 13th December, 12:00pm until 7:00pm
Lyndhurst Village Christmas fun day with Santa on his sleigh and real reindeer's.
Sunday 14th December, 10:00am until 11:30am
This year Father Christmas told us he wants to try out our new ropes course, so he’ll be waiting there for all you lot that fancy giving it a try!
Wednesday 17th December, 10:00am until 1:00pm
Two and a half mile walk around Bolderwood followed by a glass of mulled wine.
Thursday 18th December, 10:00am until 4:00pm
A great opportunity to purchase some gifts, crafts and collectibles.
Saturday 20th December
A place of enchantment at this special time of year. Children can dress up in period costumes, there will be carol singing around the grand piano for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 20th December, 11:30am until 1:00pm
Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale translates perfectly into one of Image Musical Theatre's much loved participation musicals. When a boy is tricked and whisked away to the frozen north, it is only the love and loyalty of Gerda, his childhood friend, that is powerful enough to rescue him.
Saturday 20th December, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
The award winning Highcliffe Junior Choir return to Beaulieu with a programme of Christmas music and readings. Mulled wine and a mince pie are included in the ticket price. This is a popular concert and was a sell out in 2013 so book your ticket early.Price: £10
Sunday 21st December, 6:30pm until 8:00pm
Tickets £5 each, In aid of Honeypot children's charity
Monday 22nd December, 10:30am until 2:30pm
Come to the museum and have the opportunity to meet our Victorian Father Christmas and have a vintage photo taken with him. There will also be a Victorian Christmas tree decoration workshop.
Christmas is coming and there is no better way to celebrate than taking part in community events and activities.
