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Kate Smith Prints joins the New Forest Marque
We’re excited to welcome Kate Smith Prints as a brand new member of the New Forest Marque – Inspired. Growing up in Sussex between the beautiful South Downs and the sea, Kate has always been inspired by the natural beauty of the South of England. Now based in the New Forest, her surroundings continue to…
Local Businesses support the Marque
We are pleased to announce 2 new Associate members of the New Forest Marque. Freestyle Digital who have been trusted with the digital marketing of hundreds of successful businesses across The New Forest since 2011. Whether you need help with web design, search engine optimisation, pay-per-click, website hosting or your branding, they can help. Circle…
Forest Firewood Ltd joins the Marque
We are pleased to welcome Forest Firewood Ltd as a member of the New Forest Marque. Based in Bramshaw Forest Firewood is a family run company aimed at taking an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to firewood supply in and around the New Forest. Logs and kindling can be ordered online and delivered to your…
Great news for New Forest based craftspeople
Having applied for an Arts Council grant at the start of the year to fully launch and support our Inspired initiative, the New Forest Marque is pleased to announce we have received £24k. This will be spent over the next 18 months running events, securing gallery space for exhibitions and supporting local students studying art.…
Nominations for the New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards close at 12 noon on Sunday 1 October 2023
For 18 years, the New Forest Business Partnership have hosted the New Forest’s local business awards because they believe it is vitally important that we acknowledge and celebrate individuals and businesses that demonstrate outstanding achievements within their business sector or specialist area. There are 18 award categories covering all areas of achievement within local business.…
Elm Bakeaway joins the New Forest Marque
We are pleased to welcome Elm Bakeaway as a member of the Marque. From bespoke wedding and celebration cakes to cream teas and event catering Elm Bakeaway creates amazing cakes and sweet treats. All lovingly made using local ingredients where possible.
Our Marque members have won 10 gongs at the foodie Oscars – the world’s most coveted food and drink awards!
We’re delighted to announce that Lyburn Cheese in Landford, Hockey’s Farm Shop in Fordingbridge, and The Noble Bee from Hythe all picked up the coveted three-star Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food. Out of over 14,000 global entries put through the rigorous blind-tasting tests, only 248 products were bestowed with the prestigious…
New Forest Collection, awarded Highly Commended Sustainability Champion at CLA New Forest National Park 2023 Awards, alongside a trailblazing silver award for their ethical tourism by Quality in Tourism
New Forest Collection are a homegrown group of hospitality venues based in the New ForestNational Park. Consisting of 4 hotels; Bartley Lodge, Beaulieu Inn, Burley Manor, Forest Lodge andbed & breakfast Moorhill House, alongside their pub & restaurant The Drift. Most recently, at theNew Forest and Hampshire County Show, they were awarded Highly Commended SustainabilityChampion…
Hockey’s Farm Shop takes home 3 Star Great Taste 2023 award for its Rare Breed British Lop Pork
Judged by the experts, British Lop Spare Rib Pork is awarded a Great Taste 3 Star accolade in world’s most coveted food and drink awards. New Forest based-based, Hockey’s Farm Shop has been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year, picking up a highly prized 3-star Great Taste award for its…