Lyndhurst is kicking off the festive season with two joyful community celebrations, featuring a Christmas lights switch-on, live music, fireworks, Santa visits, markets, kids activities, and plenty of holiday cheer. Discover the highlights of both events and get ready to enjoy the magic as the village comes alive for Christmas.

The Hythe Mistletoe Fayre returns on Saturday 29th November, 10am–4pm, for a full day of festive fun! 🎅✨ Meet Father Christmas, enjoy donkey rides, browse the Craft & Artisan Market, and soak up live music and seasonal cheer. Grab your Christmas jumper and join the celebrations — the countdown to Christmas starts here! 🎁❄️

New Forest Acting Up 2025/26 returns with a brand-new season of theatre, music, storytelling and family shows across the New Forest. Running from October 2025 to March 2026, the programme—created by Culture in Common with Artsreach—brings high-quality performances to local venues including Lyndhurst, Hythe, Sway and Woodgreen.