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Latest update, 17 May 2026
The first touring exhibition will be at
Thorney Hill Community Centre
30 May 12:00-4:00
31 May-1 June 10:00-4:00
Admission Free
Exhibits include:
Over 800 images of Romany life in the UK, especially in the New Forest. More than 300 new images have been added to the 2024 exhibition.
Alan Langford’s equestrian paintings. Many of these depict New Forest scenes and are for sale.
K
ushti Bok, Dorset will be here.
Books and authors will be featured
Romany & Travellers Family History Society will be exhibiting
Demo of peg making and flower carving
Ceremony of Light to commence at 4pm on Saturday 30th.
Getting There
Thorney Hill Community Centre
Burley Road, Thorney Hill, Bransgore,
BH23 8DQ
Visit their website
Parking
There is on-site parking
Payment
Card payment can be taken for donations to and booklets sold by the East Boldre Heritage Team. All other payments by cash please.
Nearest ATMs
The Cooperative Stores in Bransgore (1.4 Miles)
Otherwise, there are ATMs in Ringwood, New Milton and Christchurch which are all 4 to 5 miles from Thorney Hill
Refreshments
Tracy Cooper’s Burger Van on-site
Thorney Hill volunteers will man the Kitchen Cafe for refreshments
There are many tea rooms, restaurants and pubs nearby in Bransgore and in Burley
On tour to:
30 may-2 June - Thorney Hill Community Centre
New Forest Romany Heritage Events 2026 at Thorney Hill
An exhibition reflecting New Forest Romany Gypsy life including the opening of the Gypsy Compounds a century ago, through photographs, crafts and performance.