Eats ’n’ Treats returns to Brockenhurst College with more local flavours than ever

Brockenhurst College will once again open its doors to the community for the return of New Forest Eats ’n’ Treats on Sunday 16 November 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Now in its seventh year, this much-loved annual event, held in association with New Forest Marque and The New Forest, celebrates the very best of local food, drink, crafts and entertainment.

This year’s event is set to be the biggest yet, with over 70 traders taking part, including many new faces for 2025 alongside some much-loved regulars. Visitors can browse stalls offering everything from artisan food and handmade gifts to festive treats and unique local produce.

The outdoor food court will feature delicious dishes from Ligouri’s Pizza, Black Butter Social Dining, The Tipsy Toastie, Hampshire Tater Tots, Star Persian Food, Fabulous Catch Co, and Waffaholic for anyone with a sweet tooth. Refreshments will be served from a licensed bar run by Pig Beer.

Food lovers can also enjoy live demonstrations throughout the day from top local chefs including Dylan James and Louis Haynes from Careys Manor, Neal Jepson, Head Chef from New Park Farm, Holly Read, who will be showcasing Christmas cocktails, and Sophie Neale of Jane Bidwell Flowers, who will lead a live wreath-making demo.

Entertainment will include live performances from local artists Carley Varley, Luke Backley, Matthew Traher and Jenaya Wilson, adding to the event’s lively, festive atmosphere.

There will also be plenty for children to enjoy, including a Kids’ Zone with a wishing tree, letter writing to Santa, Christmas decoration making, colouring activities and “Pin the Nose on Rudolph.”

Visitors can also enter a raffle featuring fantastic prizes including:

• eBike rental gift voucher for two from Cyclexperience
• Plant from Corbins Florist
• £10 voucher from Fairweather’s Garden Centre
• Evening Indulgence for two at Careys Manor and SenSpa
• £30 treatment voucher from Ultima
• Cushion from The Home of Interiors
• Family ticket to Marwell Zoo for two adults and three children
• Southampton Vault Walks for two people from Experience Hampshire
• Three-course dinner for two at The Forest Inn Hotel
• Afternoon tea for two at The Forest Inn Hotel

Mike Traher, Events and Alumni Executive at Brockenhurst College, said:

“Eats ’n’ Treats has become a highlight of our community calendar, bringing together local producers, businesses and families for a day of great food, entertainment and festive fun. We’re delighted to welcome even more traders this year and look forward to another fantastic event.”

Entry costs £2 for adults, while under-16s enter free. There is no need to book, simply turn up on the day. Free on-site parking will be available. Brockenhurst College is a smoke-free, vape-free and dog-free campus.

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