Friends of Brockenhurst | New Forest National Park

Welcome to
Brockenhurst

WELCOME

The Friends of Brockenhurst was established in 1957 and strives to achieve its main goal of trying to protect, improve and develop the character and amenities of Brockenhurst and surrounding areas for the benefit of residents and the wider community.

A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIR...

As the new Chair of Friends of Brockenhurst, I believe it is important that the Society supports, contributes, and enhances life in our village. Now, more than ever, we need to focus on people, place, and purpose, with the Society playing a central role in activities, events, and engagement for all, whilst still retaining the unique historical aspect of the village.
Whilst we must advance with the times for the benefit of Brockenhurst residents and visitors of all ages, our focus is on social participation, community involvement and kindness in all that we do.
The whole Committee are here to support the village and its residents and we would welcome any comments and ideas from you on how we can deliver more at this time of change for our village.

Jonathan Doughty

Please click below to email Jonathan:

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Planning issues:

PLANNING

We are constantly reviewing all aspects of planning issues.

MEETINGS

We hope to be able to host two meetings a year including our AGM.

MEMBERSHIP

Please consider joining Friends of Brockenhurst and support us.

THE BRIDGE...

£500 Donated

As many of you are aware the Martin's Road bridge was recently closed as it was deemed unsafe.

We’re proud to share that FOB has donated £500 to the "Save Our Bridge" campaign to help fund an independent structural engineer’s assessment of the bridge’s safety.

This is an important step toward ensuring the bridge remains safe and accessible for everyone in our community.

Great to support local projects!

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

We are very pleased to be teaming up with Brockenhurst Primary School PTA to bring you the Brockenhurst Christmas Tree Festival 2025.

The festival will be supporting the following local charities:

Brockenhurst Primary School PTA

Brockenhurst Mothers' Union

Oakhaven Hospice

If you would like to enter a tree for the festival, please download the tree information pack below.

INFORMATION PACK >>

OUR MISSION

Formed in 1957 the Society exists to protect, improve and develop the character and amenities of Brockenhurst and the surrounding forest area for the benefit of the residents of the village and the wider community.

It concentrates especially, but not exclusively, on matters related to planning, environment and the welfare of the community.

It will seek to influence local and other governmental bodies to advance its objectives.

In particular the Society will carry out regular and detailed reviews of all regional, structure and local plans, together with local planning applications. Representations will be made as appropriate.