24 & 25 October 2026 · Shallowmead
The faces, flavours and creativity behind our Autumn Fayre. Get to know the New Forest Marque members joining us, then come and meet them in person.
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October
Both daysPhotography
Landscape photographer Alex Wright makes his work from start to finish: taking the photographs, producing the prints and creating the frames and canvases. Explore his landscapes as framed or unframed prints, canvases and cards, with a personal connection to the photographer behind every image.
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Both daysPhotography
Andy captures the New Forest’s landscapes, animals and natural details in original photographs. His prints and framed work come with the story behind the picture, including its location and camera setup — a lovely way to take a little of the Forest home.
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Both daysJewellery
Forest patterns and natural forms find their way into Clare’s silver jewellery. Working with techniques including etching, casting and saw-piercing, she translates the textures and symbols of the New Forest into distinctive pieces to wear and treasure.
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Both daysHoney
Honey with the aromas and flavours of nature, from a producer based in Fordingbridge. Meet the people behind Heart of the New Forest and discover their honey, also stocked locally at the New Forest Wildlife Park and Green Oasis in Lyndhurst.
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Both daysCrochet
Small in scale, full of character. Jasmin specialises in amigurumi — the art of making little crocheted figures. A member of the Marque Inspired creative community, she brings playful, handmade crochet to local shops, markets and events across the New Forest.
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Both daysArt & homeware
Inspired by the New Forest and its coastline, Love Coastal creates paintings, greetings cards and handcrafted pictures. Beachcombing finds, from shells to seaweed, bring the changing seasons into pieces that celebrate life beside the sea.
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Both daysCandles
Individually poured in Marchwood, these New Forest-inspired candles are made with coconut wax. Marbled finishes and little wax flowers give each one its own character, creating a thoughtful gift or a colourful finishing touch for your home.
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Both daysCakes & sweet treats
Based in nearby Boldre, Spout House Cakes makes traditional homemade brandy fruit cakes, seasonal favourites and rich chocolate rocky road. A tempting stop for anyone who loves a proper homemade cake — whether as a gift or a treat to take home.
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Both daysHoney
Based in Hordle, Sylvan Apiaries produces honey and supplies customers across the New Forest. Alongside its honey production, this commercial bee farm provides pollination services for farmers and fruit growers — a chance to meet the people behind a local jar.
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Both daysFish & seafood
Fishcakes and other fish favourites made using sustainably caught fish and local ingredients. The Fabulous Catch Company draws on the New Forest and Hampshire larder, pairing south-coast seafood with seasonal produce for food full of flavour.
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Both daysCandles & home fragrance
Founded by New Forest Commoner Vikkie, this candle company takes inspiration from woodland, heathland and local villages. Discover candles and home fragrance designed to bring the Forest indoors, including a refillable candle range that gives favourite vessels another life.
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Both daysJams & preserves
Jennifer Williams’ artisan preserves begin with a love of seasonal fruit and traditional jam-making. Based in Hordle, Naked Jam makes handmade jams and savoury preserves, drawing on locally produced ingredients and a thoughtful approach to the seasons.
Explore on New Forest MarqueSaturday 24 October · 10am–4pm
Saturday onlyHandwoven textiles
Handweaver and textile designer Emma Baker creates contemporary scarves, snoods and shawls. Each piece is designed and woven by hand, with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship and careful attention to detail. Beautiful colour, pattern and texture, made to be worn.
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Saturday onlyTextiles & gifts
Oak and holly greens, silver-birch grey, heather purple and the russet of deer and bracken: New Forest Tartan carries the colours of the landscape. Designed in the Forest and made into creations by UK craftspeople, it celebrates a connection to this special place.
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Saturday onlyJams, chutneys & marmalade
Traditional handmade jams, chutneys and marmalades, using local produce wherever possible. Part of Minstead Trust, the company also offers work experience for people with learning disabilities, helping to build skills and independence. A jar with a purpose as well as plenty of flavour.
Explore on New Forest MarqueSunday 25 October · 10am–3pm
Sunday onlyNature & rural life
The Trust connects people with the New Forest, rural life and farming through education, events and produce. Its Home Farm in Beaulieu includes a heritage orchard, gardens and rare breeds, while its woodland work keeps traditional countryside skills alive.
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Sunday onlyLocal venison
A small local business helping more people discover and enjoy wild New Forest venison. The team supplies butchered venison, predominantly seasonal fallow deer, and offers a direct connection to the provenance of this distinctive local food.
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Sunday onlyJewellery & metalwork
From her studio at Chalk’s Gallery in Lymington, Rosie transforms natural objects into contemporary jewellery and metalwork. Direct casting preserves the details of bark, acorns, twigs and leaves, giving each one-of-a-kind piece its own small story of the Forest.
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Sunday onlyHoney & bee products
Based in Hythe, Waterside Apiaries offers New Forest blossom and heather honey, alongside honeycomb and wax products. Discover the range and meet a local producer whose work brings the tastes and textures of the Forest to the table.
Explore on New Forest MarqueMember information drawn from New Forest Marque profiles. Attendance is as currently advised and may change.
Photography: supplied market photographs and images from the featured members’ New Forest Marque profiles. Market photographs show previous events; product images illustrate each member’s work and do not guarantee the range available on the day.
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