New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026

ARC are attending the New Forest Show! Find us in the Forest Fun Area with Forestry England🧺🌲

Speak to us about the amphibians and reptiles that you find in your area, and learn how to make your garden a helpful habitat for herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles)!

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Where

The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH

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When

Start: 28^th July, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 30^th July, 2026 at 12:00am

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