02/08/2026
Good evening, Fairy Folk… ✨🧚♀️
In just 6 days’ time, the gates to the Kingdom of the New Forest Fairies will open once more, and after a whole year of dreaming, creating and believing, we simply cannot wait to welcome every one of you home.
As we get ready for this magical week, here are a few important updates from Fairy HQ…
🌿 Fairy HQ is on the move!
Tomorrow, most of our fairy team will be travelling to the festival site to begin transforming Burley Park into the magical kingdom you know and love. This means we’ll have limited access to our computers while we’re on the road.
If you’ve sent us an email, please don’t worry. As soon as Fairy HQ is built, the tents are standing and the WiFi fairies have worked their magic, we’ll catch up with every message as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience while we build something truly special for you.
✨ A small number of Saturday tickets are now available
This week we’ve received so many heartfelt emails from our beautiful Fairy Folk. Some of your stories have genuinely touched every one of us.
Where we’ve been able to help families facing genuine, unforeseen circumstances, we’ve done everything possible to move their visit so they can still experience the magic. Because of this, a very small number of Saturday tickets have been released back into the system.
If you’ve been hoping to join us on Saturday, please don’t wait. Once these tickets have gone, there genuinely won’t be any more.
🌙 Don’t overlook Sunday…
There is something incredibly magical about a Sunday in the Fairy Kingdom.
The pace is gentle, the magic is everywhere, witches and wizards wander the land, fairy laughter fills the air, and our incredible entertainment creates the perfect ending to a magical weekend.
If Saturday has sold out, we’d absolutely love to welcome you on Sunday.
💚 Carer tickets
As of 9:00pm on Monday 3rd August, we will unfortunately be unable to process any further carer ticket applications as we will have reached our capacity.
Being able to support so many families each year is something we’re incredibly proud of, and ensuring our festival remains welcoming and accessible will always be at the heart of everything we do.
👑 Don’t forget our FREE competitions!
Have you started creating yet?
🧚 Best Fairy Door
👑 Best Crown
✨ Fancy Dress Competition
Create your masterpiece at home, bring it along and enter for free. We can’t wait to see the imagination and creativity you bring into the kingdom.
🌸 “What’s included in my ticket?”
We get asked this every single day…
The answer is simple…
Every workshop, activity, demonstration and experience is included in your ticket.
From magical crafts and storytelling to live performances, adventures, music, folklore, demonstrations and so much more… there really is something for every age to enjoy.
Now is the perfect time to start planning your magical adventure.
🦋 The countdown is almost over.
It’s time to dust off those wings…
Wave those wands…
Straighten those fairy crowns…
Because in just 6 days, the Fairy Kingdom opens its gates once again.
Thank you for believing in the magic, for supporting an independent festival, and for making this community the most wonderful place to be.
We honestly cannot wait to welcome you home.
With love, fairy sparkles and the biggest amount of magic waiting for you,
Holly & the New Forest Fairy Festival Team
