Information service

Ringwood Gateway, the Furlong, is the building that Ringwood Town Council share with New Forest District Council and Hampshire County Council. The Town Council manages the building and the information service at the Reception desk. Visitors may obtain advice on Council services, help with general enquiries and purchase parking clocks for the Furlong car park.

The postal address is :- Ringwood Gateway, The Furlong, Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 1AT what3words /// inserting.breached.immunity

Ringwood Gateway is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 4pm (Closed on Tuesdays).

Ringwood Town Council provides a 'self-service' selection of visitor information leaflets at
Ringwood Gateway.
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The Information Officer's on the front desk can help with general enquiries
about the New Forest area.

Visitor Information on the New Forest can be found by visiting the following websites:-
New Forest Official Visitor Website|Accommodation|Attractions
New Forest National Park Authority
Forestry England

Car Parks owned and operated by New Forest District Council

Blynkbonnie Car Park BH24 1DN:- situated between Christchurch Road and Bickerley Road (access via Christchurch Road), charges apply from 8am to 6pm daily. 74 long stay spaces (20 hour limit), 40 short stay spaces (3 hour limit), 6 disabled spaces, 1 motorcycle space, no toilets. what3words /// ruler.calculate.bottled

Furlong Car Park BH24 1AT:- charges apply from 8am to 6pm daily. 347 long stay spaces (stay limited to 20 hours), 342 short stay spaces (stay limited to 3 hours), 18 disabled spaces, 1 motorcycle space, toilets available in the short stay car park, height barrier at entrance, 3 electric vehicle charging points, height barriers 2.1 metres/6 foot 8 inches maximum head room at entrance (in long stay car park) what3words /// dairy.bloodshot.sling AND what3words /// plugs.expand.hope

Parking Clocks may be used in these car parks and are available from Ringwood Gateway Council Offices, NFDC Customer Services on 023 8028 5000 or via the New Forest District Council website.

A lorry and coach park (usually available in the evenings) is situated between the A31 and The Furlong

The Ringwood & Fordingbridge Business Community (RFBC) is dedicated to creating a vibrant forum for purposeful B2B networking in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge area. Our mission is to connect like-minded individuals, foster effective business collaborations, and unlock new growth opportunities for B2B businesses.

By participating, you’ll connect with local entrepreneurs and business people, share innovative ideas, and explore exciting avenues for growth. The more businesses that join us, the stronger our local community becomes, enhancing beneficial B2B connections for everyone.

We've heard from many new businesses that our events have been invaluable as they get started. Remember, there is always hope and help at our networking events! Together, we can make a significant difference.

We are also proud to support fundraising efforts through STARF - Stronger Together Across Ringwood & Fordingbridge. 

We're delighted to invite you to our next Networking with a Purpose event on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Are you a business owner or senior manager of a business based in Ringwood or Fordingbridge? If so, we'd love you to join us.

Whether you're a regular attendee or coming along for the first time, this is a great opportunity to connect with other local businesses, share ideas, build new relationships and strengthen existing ones in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Event Details:
Wednesday 21 October 2026
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Fordingbridge Town Hall, 63 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AS

We're delighted to welcome Laura Stainton-Burrell from Hockey's Farm Shop as our guest speaker. Laura will be sharing her experiences of running a much-loved local business in the New Forest, from the day-to-day realities of life at Hockey's to the opportunities and challenges that come with running and growing a family business.

Enjoy informal networking, refreshments and the opportunity to meet other businesses from across the Ringwood and Fordingbridge area.

As always, RFBC is free to attend, with no membership fees, no pitches and no pressure, just genuine conversations and valuable local connections.

If you'd like to join us, please reserve your place using this Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/4iYnuEY.  There is no cost to attend.

Interested in Joining? To attend future events or subscribe to our mailing list, please reach out to Cllr Rae Frederick at cllr.r.frederick@ringwood.gov.uk. We welcome any suggestions, ideas, or offers of support to enhance our events and fundraising initiatives.

Stay Connected! Join us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news and events from the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Business Community.

Spread the word and help us grow. Together, we can create a thriving business landscape in our area.

For local business support and advice, there is a wealth of information on the New Forest District Council website for both existing and new businesses.

Walking is a good form of exercise and there are many benefits of regular brisk walking. to encourage people to take regular exercies, four short circular walks close to residential areas have been identified, which are easy to walk and follow. 

Ringwood Walk 1               Ringwood Walk 2

Ringwood Walk 3               Ringwood Walk 4

All of the routes are waymarked with a white arrow and red heart. 

Other useful links

Exploring Ringwood local walking routes              Castleman Trailway - Dorset Council

https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/todo/walking/              Walking in Hampshire

The Avon Valley Path | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

Hampshire County Council Service:

Registration Office for Births, Deaths and Ceremonies (by appointment only) is available at Ringwood Gateway.

The Forest Suite can also be booked for ceremonies.

For further information and to book an apointment please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/birthsdeathsandceremonies
Tel: 0300 555 1392
Email: cercosouthhants@hants.gov.uk
 

Ringwood & District Twinning Association

Our Twin Town in France is Pont Audemer  in Normandy. It has a population of approximately 9,000.  Like Ringwood with the river Avon, a distinctive feature of the town is its river, the Risle. The town has a medieval core of half-timbered houses adjacent to a small network of canals which is a charming and interesting backdrop to the more modern parts of the town.

For further information 

• E-mail:- june-dewin@gmail.com (Deputy Chair and Events)
• Take part in one of the fund-raising events open to the public and introduce yourself
• Visit the association's website https://www.ringwoodtwinning.co.uk
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