Anvil Arts

New Forest Heritage Centre, located in Lyndhurst, is a cultural hub offering a museum, gallery, reference library, and café. Operated by the New Forest Heritage Trust (Charity No. 1186656), the Centre shares the stories of the New Forest’s people, landscape, and traditions. It hosts exhibitions, learning programmes, and community events year-round. Free admission and a central location make it a key resource for heritage engagement and visitor orientation in the National Park.

Forest Forge, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, uses theatre and theatre-making to find and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based in the New Forest, our work across touring productions, participation and artist development helps make and build connections between people, spark joy, and encourages personal shifts in perspective and experience.

Located at the heart of the beautiful, historic coastal market town of Lymington, St Barbe is both a dynamic museum and highly regarded art gallery that appeals to both locals and New Forest visitors. The museum explores the history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast, inspired by local pride, and supported by the local community, its collections and colourful, hands-on displays offer a fascinating insight into the area for all ages. Our vision is to become the most respected small Museum and Art Gallery in the UK – using art, heritage and culture to inspire the whole community.