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Welcome to The Arts Society New Forest

The Arts Society New Forest meets monthly for interesting and often amusing talks on a wide variety of arts subjects. The talks are given by lecturers with the finest credentials in their specialist fields. All our lecturers have been accredited by the Arts Society which ensures a high standard of presentations.

There are ten lectures each year (not July or August)  usually on the second Monday of the month (please check on the Lectures page) at Brockenhurst Village Hall


 In addition to fine art lectures, we offer a broad range of arts related themes. Our musical lectures have included such diverse offerings as The Artwork of the Beatles and Stradivarius. Our lectures can be surprising and unexpected - e.g. recent lectures included political cartoons, Big Ben and Railway Stations. Whatever your interests, each season is different and thought provoking.


The Society also organises a series of events and visits  during the same period. Visits take place to stately homes, art exhibitions, museums or other places of interest. 


We are affiliated to The Arts Society and are part of a network of Arts Societies within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Area which offers further opportunities for visits and study days.  As part of our affiliation, members also receive The Arts Society magazine, and regular e-newsletters including a monthly "Instant Expert" series and information about Lectures at Home. To find out more: visit The Arts Society


LATEST NEWS

In October, we have our Patricia Hallett Memorial lecture; Patricia founded our society. The lecture is entitled 'In the Footsteps of Wren: The Architecture of Norman Foster and Richard Rogers' by Brian Stater.

Visitors are most welcome, but please notify the Membership Secretary in advance: membershipnf@outlook.com 

When visiting the Hall for the monthly Arts Society lectures, attendees are reminded to register their car at one of the two machines located in the reception area.  This will give attendees free parking for 24 hours.  If attendees are dropped off and the car then leaves the car park, you do not need to register the car, as you will have 2 hours of free parking.  If, however, the car returns to collect an attendee AFTER THE 2-HOUR FREE PERIOD and is not registered at the parking machine in the reception area, then a fine may be payable.  Please register any car, whether for parking or just dropping off. Please allow time to register and remember your car's registration number.  


WHAT'S COMING UP
Monday 12 October 2026
Lecture
The Patricia Hallett Memorial Lecture - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WREN: THE ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAN FOSTER AND RICHARD ROGERS
Brian Stater
163

Wednesday 14 October 2026
Visit
DAY VISIT Ashmolean Museum, Oxford: Aphrodite -the Making of a Goddess
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21

Monday 09 November 2026
Lecture
THE SECRET LIVES OF FICTIONAL HOUSES
Annalie Talent
164