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About Forest Arts Centre

Forest Arts Centre is a friendly, community-focused arts venue operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust. Located on Old Milton Road in New Milton, BH25 6DS, it hosts theatre, live music, comedy, exhibitions, and creative programs across its intimate the section you want auditorium. The venue features a café bar, an on-site gallery, and studios for artistic projects. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, Forest Arts Centre offers accessible programming with a welcoming atmosphere.

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Planning your visit is easy with straightforward ticketing and practical guidance on seating, parking, transport, and nearby places to stay and eat. We’ve got you covered with insider details to help you secure your seats without hassle.

Seating at Forest Arts Centre is designed to maximize sightlines in an intimate setting. The auditorium seats vary to fit the space, with a visual seating layout available to help you pick your spot. For parking, on-site spaces are limited and managed by a BPA-based system. Please register your vehicle at the box office to avoid penalties. Parking is free for ticketholders.

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Public transport is convenient, with nearby bus stops and a roughly 20-minute walk from New Milton railway station. If you’re staying overnight, several hotels are nearby, including Chewton Glen, White House, Premier Inn Christchurch/Highcliffe, and Premier Inn Lymington (New Forest), along with other local inns. For a comfortable, seamless trip, consider our recommended affiliate hotel options and dining spots that pair well with an evening at Forest Arts Centre.

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Upcoming events include Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm, Filkin’s Drift, and Jane Austen’s Fan Club. All performances are standalone, with dates treated individually for scheduling clarity.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 140-seat theatre at Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS.
  • Venue type: community arts centre hosting theatre, music, comedy, exhibitions, with a café bar, gallery, and studios.
  • Seating/chart: auditorium seating is described as 40 cm wide seats with no armrests; a visual guide provides the seating layout.
  • Parking: limited on-site parking with a BPA-managed camera-based system; visitors must register their car at the box office to avoid penalties; parking is free for ticketholders.
  • Transit: bus stops nearby; about a 20-minute walk from New Milton railway station.
  • Nearby hotels: several options nearby, including Chewton Glen, White House, Premier Inn Christchurch/Highcliffe, Premier Inn Lymington (New Forest) and other local inns.
  • Notable events hosted: current season includes Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm (Feb 12, 2026), Filkin’s Drift (Feb 13, 2026), Jane Austen’s Fan Club (Feb 14, 2026).
  • Renamed/demolished: no evidence of demolition or renaming; remains Forest Arts Centre operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust.