With almost 200 producers and sellers of everything from award-winning cheese and chutneys to strawberries and soap, get your unique local treats and gifts from accredited New Forest Marque businesses this summer.
The distinctive Marque logo is awarded to produce which has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, produced or processed within the New Forest. Hotels, farm shops, cafes and B&Bs can also become members when they sell, serve or use Marque produce.
You’ll find New Forest Marque producers at a variety of fairs, markets and shows over coming weeks including:
- Damerham Fair: Saturday 25 July
- New Forest Show: 28 – 30 July
- Ellingham and Ringwood Show: Saturday 8 August
- New Forest Food Festival, Hinton Admiral Estate: 15 – 16 August
The new 2026/27 edition of the annual New Forest Marque Local Produce Guide will be launched at the New Forest Show. More than just a directory, the guide delves deeper into the people behind the Marque, featuring inspiring stories from producers, alongside listings for where to find local food, drink, crafts and experiences. Free copies will be available at the Show, and the remainder of the 10,000 distributed to local shops, information points and other locations across the New Forest.
The local produce scheme is excited to return to the New Forest Show, hosting a large stand and with a strong line-up of member stallholders located in the Local Produce Market Area. A selection of Marque members will be leading tastings and cookery demonstrations over the three days. New Forest Cider, 820 Spirits and B58 Winery will be telling their stories and offering alcoholic tastings at the NFU Mutual New Forest stand on all three days. Plus you can watch Thai chef Sutti Se Upara – owner of Anissa’s Restaurant in Lyndhurst, in action in the Demo Kitchen at 11am everyday.
For the second consecutive year a marquee dedicated to members of the Marque’s ‘Inspired’ category will be located next to the Local Produce Market. Inspired membership is specifically for artists and craftspeople who create authentic and original arts or crafts inspired by the beauty of the New Forest. Inspired now has over 40 talented members from potters and painters to photographers and jewellery makers.
Inspired Membership Coordinator and artist Jasmin Glossop said:
‘ We are delighted to be returning to the New Forest Show this year with a dedicated Inspired marquee. The New Forest is home to an incredible mix of creative talent, and Inspired helps to support and celebrate the artists and craftspeople whose work is shaped by the beautiful landscape’.
For more details about membership, events, where to buy Marque produce, or to pick up the new Local Produce Guide, visit newforestmarque.co.uk or follow @newforestmarque on social media.
The New Forest Marque is supported by the New Forest National Park Authority, as local produce is a key part of the NPA’s goal of supporting the Forest economy.
