New Forest Thrive festival

An event celebrating people, wildlife, and the future.

New Forest Thrive festival returns to Ringwood for 2026 on Saturday 4 July highlighting the unique and special place that is the National Park, as well as important community connections to it. Led by the New Forest National Park Authority, the event looks to the future to celebrate the Forest’s communities, its wildlife, landscapes, and so much more.

This summer’s event follows the success of New Forest Thrive’s 2025 launch when the event featured four unique zones – creative, discovery, chill out, and sustainable transport – each with interactive displays, activities, and performances to inspire people of all ages and promote climate and nature-based actions.

Find out more about New Forest Thrive 2025 here and watch highlights from the day. Check back form more information about New Forest Thrive 2026 as details are confirmed.

• New Forest Thrive is supported through the Youth for Climate and Nature (YouCAN) scheme, made possible thanks to National Lottery players through The National Lottery Community Fund. Find out more about YouCAN here.