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By Sophie Rudderham on 27/11/2019

Bryan Pass, known as Farmer Bryan to several generations of children, is a life-long farmer, huge supporter of the Show and runs the excellent New Forest visitor attraction Longdown Activity Farm. He has written a series of books about everyday life on the farm where the things that the farm animals get up to can be just as fascinating as an imaginary tale and feature some of the well-known characters that live on the farm. One of them even features.

By Sophie Rudderham on 22/11/2019

Ringwood Brewery will once again be getting in the festive spirit on Saturday 14th December when they open the doors for their annual Christmas event. Due to the popular demand following last year’s event, they have also added to the offering and extended the time to start at 3pm and finish at 9pm. There will be a beer festival with over 10 beers, mulled cider, wine and German lager, a range of local producers including Beachcomber Gin, Smith & Weston.

By Sophie Rudderham on 23/08/2019

Continue camping throughout autumn and winter and nestle yourself among the grand oak and pine woodland at Setthorns Camping in the Forest site. Open all year round you can enjoy spectacular scenery while enjoying a more peaceful type of camping holiday without the summer crowds. Wander off direct from site and discover nature at its best, where you’ll be sure to encounter an abundance of wildlife including free roaming ponies and deer. For something a little more action packed try.

By Sophie Rudderham on 21/08/2019

In 2020 we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary since the very first New Forest Show which was held at Netley Marsh on 1st September 1920. To ensure visitors continue to enjoy the New Forest Show for the next 100 years, we are striving to continue to improve the visitor experience year on year. We are looking to hold some focus group sessions to find out which parts of the New Forest Show experience our visitors like, dislike or would.