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New Forest Show

Brockenhurst

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is a three-day agricultural show at New Park near Brockenhurst, with livestock, horses, main ring displays, local food and family activities, and around 85,000 visitors. The 2027 show is from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 July.

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Where to stay

  • BrockenhurstNew Forest village hotels close to the showground
  • LyndhurstThe forest's main village, about 10 minutes away
  • LymingtonHarbour town about 15 minutes away
  • Southampton city centreThe most choice, about 30 minutes away
  • Bournemouth town centre & seafrontSeaside hotels about 35 minutes away

Getting there

  • Brockenhurst station, on the main line from London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth, is a few minutes from the showground
  • A shuttle bus runs from outside Brockenhurst station to the showground every show day, from 7.30am to 7pm
  • Parking next to the showground is free and opens at 6.30am; avoid the A337 between Cadnam and Lyndhurst, which gets very congested
TipArrive early, as roads into the forest get busy on show days, and follow the yellow AA event signs once you see them. New Forest hotels are busy in late July, so book early, and watch out for ponies and cattle on the forest roads.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near New Forest Show?

Brockenhurst: New Forest village hotels close to the showground. Lyndhurst: The forest's main village, about 10 minutes away. Lymington: Harbour town about 15 minutes away. Southampton city centre: The most choice, about 30 minutes away. Bournemouth town centre & seafront: Seaside hotels about 35 minutes away.

How do I get to New Forest Show?

Brockenhurst station, on the main line from London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth, is a few minutes from the showground. A shuttle bus runs from outside Brockenhurst station to the showground every show day, from 7.30am to 7pm. Parking next to the showground is free and opens at 6.30am; avoid the A337 between Cadnam and Lyndhurst, which gets very congested.

Any tips for visiting New Forest Show?

Arrive early, as roads into the forest get busy on show days, and follow the yellow AA event signs once you see them. New Forest hotels are busy in late July, so book early, and watch out for ponies and cattle on the forest roads.

Which airport is closest to New Forest Show?

The nearest airport on this site is Bournemouth Airport, about 12 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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