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As we slowly get back to normal, some of the New Forests most popular events are set to return in 2021.

Dogstival

On the weekend of 5-6 June, Dogstival will be back at the glorious Burley Park. The festival includes main arena displays, a behaviour stage, K9 aqua sports and ‘have a go’ areas including flyball, agility, gun dog village, and scent training.  The festival also features a shopping area, delicious local food and drink, live music and more.

Lymington Seafood Festival

From 16-18 July, Lymington Seafood Festival will be heading back to Bath Road Park. The full programme of events is still to be announced but in previous years has included cookery demonstrations, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere and lots of opportunities to sample the local seafood.

New Forest Show

Running for three days from 27-29 July, the New Forest Show brings with it a busy timetable of events such as show jumping, a Heavy horse musical, agricultural and forestry displays, food and drink and a whole host of shopping opportunities.

Week-long Easter Break to the New Forest: One week from £175 pp

Green Hill Farm Holiday Village at Landford in the New Forest is currently building five luxury safari tents which will be ready for Easter. Rated five star by the AA, there will be plenty to do at the dog-friendly park including seg-ways, bike hire, crazy golf, archery, trampolines, splash pads and a playground.

Plus, over Easter, there will be an Easter egg hunt as well as Egg and Spoon races, Easter book readings and more. The new safari tents have proper furniture and real beds plus a wooden hot tub (each tent sleeps up to eight people).

A week’s stay over Easter week costs from £1,400 – or just £175 per person when fully-occupied.  Caravan accommodation is also available. To book call 0333 200 2790 or visit www.lovatparks.com.

For more information on the New Forest, visit: www.thenewforest.co.uk