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New Forest Walking Festival 2026

Two weeks of guided walks led by rangers, commoners and local groups, covering fungi, birds, trees and night walks. Popular walks sell out, so book the ones you want rather than turning up.

Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026Venues across the New Forest National Park
Bolton's Bench at Lyndhurst: the smooth grassy knoll crowned by its broad dark yews, with New Forest ponies grazing the slope, timber rails and bollards along the edge of the forest lawn and autumn oaks beyond

Details

When
Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Times
Guided walks on most days; times vary
Where
Venues across the New Forest National Park
Price
Varies by walk; many around £5
Official page for New Forest Walking Festival 2026 (opens in a new tab)Add to calendar (downloads an .ics file)Directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

We check events against the organisers' own pages, but details change, so check the official page before you set off. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.

Coming up next

Full events calendar
  1. 6Oct

    War Graves of the New Forest exhibition

    6 Oct to 29 Nov 2026Centre open 10am to 5pm in October, 10am to 4pm from NovemberNew Forest Heritage Centre, Main Car Park, LyndhurstCheck with the centre

    Stories of local men and women buried in Forest churchyards after dying in the two World Wars, put together with local historians and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Runs until 29 November.

    Official page for War Graves of the New Forest exhibition (opens in a new tab)

  2. 9Oct

    Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park 2026

    9 Oct to 2 Nov 2026Park hours vary; some late openingsPaultons Park, OwerPaultons day tickets

    Halloween shows, characters and a dressed up Peppa Pig World at the theme park near Ower, about five miles north of Lyndhurst. Check the park's calendar for late opening nights before you go.

    Official page for Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  3. 24Oct

    Howl-O-Ween at the New Forest Wildlife Park

    24 Oct to 1 Nov 202610am to 5pmNew Forest Wildlife Park, Deerleap Lane, AshurstEntry from £13.95

    Half term at the wildlife park near Ashurst, with extra keeper talks on the wolves, otters, lynx and wolverine, and a trick or true trail for children. Talk times can change on the day.

    Official page for Howl-O-Ween at the New Forest Wildlife Park (opens in a new tab)

  4. 24Oct

    October Half Term at Beaulieu 2026

    24 Oct to 1 Nov 202610am to 5pmBeaulieu, National Motor Museum and Palace HouseBeaulieu admission; cheaper booked online

    A folklore trail round the grounds where children collect herbs and make potions, plus spooky stories in Palace House. The new Driven gallery in the motor museum is worth the visit on its own.

    Official page for October Half Term at Beaulieu 2026 (opens in a new tab)