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

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.

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

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.

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, 4 electric vehicle charging points, height barriers 2.1 metres/6 foot 8 inches maximum head room at entrance (in long stay car park)

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

Established in October 2023, the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Business Community aims to provide a forum for ‘networking with a purpose’; to connect like-minded people; establish effective business collaboration; grow business potential and opportunities; and to gain exposure to those within the local area that make a difference. 

The NEXT EVENT for networking, learning, and collaboration is at Moyles Court School on Tuesday, 17 September, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, and is FREE to attend for all B2B business in Ringwood and Fordingbridge.

Connect with local businesses, share ideas, and discover new opportunities to grow your business.  This in-person event is the perfect chance to meet like-minded professionals in your area.  Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your network and strengthen your business community!

The event will be facilitated by Angie Beeston and run by the fabulous volunteer team from Aspire Jobs, ViewHR and Grants Independent Estate Agents, and supported by Ringwood Town Council, Moyles Court School and Churches Together.

Register here for this free event: https://lnkd.in/eZmiyn5h

If you are interested in attending future events and joining the mailing list, please contact Cllr Rae Frederick: cllr.r.frederick@ringwood.gov.uk.  Please also get in touch if you have any information, ideas or offers of time and enthusiasm to support future events and fundraising efforts.

Spread the word!  The more peope who join the mailing list and events, the better opportunities will be to help the local community and build more business to business connections to help everyone.

The R&F Business Community is proud to be fundraising through STAR - Stronger Together Across Ringwood & Fordingbridge (www.starf.uk)

You can also join the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Business Community on Facebook.

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 the Honorary Secretary at ringwoodtwinning@yahoo.co.uk
• Take part in one of the fund-raising events open to the public and introduce yourself
• Visit the association's website  www.ringwood-twinning.weebly.com and complete the form on the CONTACT page