Lantern Café, Bakery and Shop

Situated in the market town of Ringwood on the edge of The New Forest National Park in Hampshire.

Opening Times

Shop & Bakery

Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm

Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Café

Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm

Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Monday 9th March 2026

The Lantern Café will be closed for gas works to fit a new cooker but will reopen again the next day.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Enjoy a warm welcome at the Lantern Café, serving locally roasted coffee, organic speciality teas, light lunches and delicious cakes baked freshly on site.

Find us here (Links to Google maps)

We are on Folly Farm Lane, off the A31 (Bournemouth side of Ringwood), with free parking on site.

Our spacious Café is cosy in the winter and during the summer there is plenty of room on benches under dappled shade.

The Shop is ideal for finding unusual gifts, many of which are made by our residents in the Pottery, Weaving, Art and Seasonal workshops. It also stocks locally sourced produce and a wide range of organic and sustainably produced products.

The Bakery delivers fresh, warm, bread and the most delicious cakes daily.

If you are in the area we are well worth a visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.

You can learn more about our community HERE