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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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

Ringwood to Celebrate 800 Years of Market Heritage in 2026

16

Apr

Ringwood to Celebrate 800 Years of Market Heritage in 2026

We’re marking 800 years since Ringwood was granted its Royal Market Charter in 1226 – and we’re inviting you to help shape the celebrations.

Town Council Newsletter - Edition 3

16

Apr

Town Council Newsletter - Edition 3

Issue 3 of our Council newsletter has been published - click on the image above to read.

Ringwood to Mark VE Day 80 with Evening Tribute and Beacon Lighting

10

Apr

Ringwood to Mark VE Day 80 with Evening Tribute and Beacon Lighting

The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.