New Forest Events
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Attractions
Forthcoming New Forest Events
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Tuesday
17/06/2025
Ref. 2841
Watercolour Course at Hurst Castle - Milford-on-Sea
Enjoy a Watercolour Course at Hurst Castle with artist Aimee Durnell. £55 per participant Join Aimee Durnell to the otherworldly Hurst Spit to learn the joys of painting watercolour. Inspired by the beauty of the reserve let Aimee show you how to make the most of your paintbox, creating waves and shorelines, using colour and texture to explore fresh vibrant watercolours. Included in the course: • Castle admission • Return ferry • Cream tea • 3-hour painting course Please bring your own paints, paper and a packed lunch for a fun day of painting adventure. Castle admission is all day, 10am-5.30pm, with the watercolour course beginning at 10am with the ferry ride. Please note the ferry will leave promptly at 10am, please allow time to park and walk to the ferry departure point.
£55.00 per person
10am - 5.30 pm
Location: Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Tel: 01590642500
info@hurstcastle.co.uk
http://www.hurstcastle.co.uk
Saturday
19/07/2025
to Sunday
31/08/2025
Ref. 2842
Summer Fun at Hurst Castle - Milford-on-Sea
Throughout the school summer holiday enjoy family fun over at Hurst Castle. Visit Hurst Castle throughout the summer holiday and join in the family friendly activities, with a touch of history! Included with your castle admission these exciting events are lined up: Daily from Saturday 19th July – Saturday 31st August: Try the Nautical trail – it will be up and running for the whole of the summer holidays - complete the trail and win a reward! There is plenty to keep the whole family entertained at the castle whilst also learning. Plus: • Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays join in TUDOR TUESDAYS 11am-4pm and enjoy Tudor themed activities, learning about the Tudor period whilst in a Tudor castle! • Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays join in WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS 11am-4pm and learn about the wildlife that calls Hurst Spit its home! With experts joining weekly from either Bird Aware Solent, Freshwater Habitats Trust, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust, New Forest National Park Authority and Wings Wildlife Heritage – there’ll be lots to do! • Every Thursday throughout the summer holidays join in THROWBACK THURSDAYS 11am-4pm. Each week will feature a different period in history and families can have some fun with activities and dressing up. All the summer activities are included in your castle admission. Hurst Castle is open 7 days a week from 10am-5.30pm. Why not start your family adventure and take a leisurely ferry to the castle? Ferries depart daily from Keyhaven at 10am and then approximately every 20-30 minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Visit Hurst Castle for a great day out this summer!
£8.50 adult, £7.50 concession, £5.50 child. Family ticket £25.00 (2 adults, 3 children)
10am - 5.30 pm
Location: Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Tel: 01590642500
info@hurstcastle.co.uk
http://www.hurstcastle.co.uk
Saturday
26/07/2025
Ref. 2843
Fastnet Race at Hurst Castle - Milford-on-Sea
Saturday 26th July –The 100th anniversary of the Rolex Fastnet Race! Join an unforgettable spectacle as the world’s top sailors race through one of the most iconic stretches of water in the world. The 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race promises to deliver heart-pounding action and breathtaking views – and there’s no better vantage point than Hurst Castle. Perched at the entrance to the Solent, the castle offers unparalleled view of the race as yachts battle the elements on their way to the Fastnet Rock. Feel the excitement as the fleet accelerates past Hurst Castle – it’s the perfect viewing spot. Bring your friends and family to Hurst Castle, enjoy the stunning surroundings, and witness the drama unfold on the water. It's an experience you’ll never forget! Mark your calendar for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race – and see it all from Hurst Castle! No pre-booking required, refreshments available from outside the castle. Catch the ferry from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle.
Single Adult £5.50, Return Adult £8.00
10am - 5.30 pm
Location: Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Tel: 01590642500
info@hurstcastle.co.uk
http://www.hurstcastle.co.uk
Saturday
25/10/2025
to Sunday
02/11/2025
Ref. 2844
Halloween at Hurst Castle - Milford-on-Sea
Throughout the October half term school holiday enjoy family fun over at Hurst Castle. Daily from Saturday 25th October – Sunda 2nd November it’s time to muster your courage and enjoy all things Halloween at Hurst Castle this October half term! This fearsome fortress was built by King Henry VIII – are you brave enough to descend deep into the basement and escape the Maze! Or roam through every corner of the castle to find the clues to solve the Treasure Trail before sitting back and getting creative with arts & crafts designed to keep little ones busy. With so much to see, do and explore make sure you visit Hurst Castle this Halloween! All activities are included in your castle admission. Hurst Castle is open 7 days a week from 10am-5.30pm. Why not start your family adventure and take a leisurely ferry to the castle? Ferries depart daily from Keyhaven at 10am and then approximately every 20-30 minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Visit Hurst Castle for a great day out this October half term holiday!
£8.50 adult, £7.50 concession, £5.50 child. Family ticket £25.00 (2 adults, 3 children)
10am - 5.30 pm
Location: Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Tel: 01590642500
info@hurstcastle.co.uk
http://www.hurstcastle.co.uk