Welcome to Ringwood

Ringwood, in the County of Hampshire, is the Western Gateway to the beautiful New Forest, at a crossing point of the River Avon. For centuries it has been the traditional market town of the New Forest with its market charter dating back to 1226.

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or visit our offices at Ringwood Gateway

How Can We Help?

Welcome to the website of Ringwood Town Council. We’re here to help with all things Ringwood. You’ll find information about us and the services we provide as well as links to the other local authorities serving this area and useful information. We hope you find what you came here for but if not, we are only a phone call or email away and waiting to hear from you. 

Events

Events

We organize a Fireworks Display, the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial and a Christmas Fair every year and other one-off events. There are links to other local events too.

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Meetings

Meetings

Please see the meetings page for details of upcoming meetings of the Council and its committees and the business to be discussed. Please join us and have your say on issues that affect you.

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Town Mayor

Town Mayor

Cllr. Rae Frederick has been elected by the Councillors as Town Mayor. She chairs meetings of the full Council and represents the Council and the town at civic functions. Her deputy is Cllr. Philip Day.

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Quick Contact

About our town

Historic Ringwood

Ringwood has a long and fascinating history. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and retains many features of interest. There is a potted history of the town composed by Tony White here. The historic map of 1872 pictured here illustrates quite how much the town has grown in recent decades. Today, much of the town centre is protected as a conservation area. The map here shows the precise extent of this.

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Ringwood Town Council News

The Great Carnival Clean-Up: Let’s Get Ringwood Ready

13

Aug

The Great Carnival Clean-Up: Let’s Get Ringwood Ready

Ringwood Carnival is nearly here and local organisations are coming together to give the town a spruce-up before the big day. Join Ringwood Round Table and local community groups for a fun, feel-good litter pick on 6 and 7 September. Whether you can spare an hour or the whole morning, your help will make a big difference!

National Express to Reinstate Some Direct Coach Services from Ringwood to London

11

Aug

National Express to Reinstate Some Direct Coach Services from Ringwood to London

The Town Council is pleased to provide an update on National Express service 035 following a letter sent to the company’s CEO.

Grant Aid Scheme - open for applications

05

Aug

Grant Aid Scheme - open for applications

The Council’s grant aid scheme is open for applications - deadline for submission is 3 September 2025.