AV Hire in The New Forest, Hampshire

Bring your event to life in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. AVE Services supplies professional audio-visual hire, production, and crew across The New Forest and nearby towns including Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Beaulieu, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, New Milton, Burley, Sway, Totton, Hythe, Milford-on-Sea, and the wider Hampshire coast. From historic estate houses and country hotels to modern conference venues and woodland wedding locations, we design and deliver reliable technical setups that just work.

Why AVE Services?

  • Trusted kit, tidy installs – We specify proven equipment and keep cable runs clean.

  • Local knowledge – We know the quirks of New Forest venues: sound limits, access windows, and power realities.

  • Clear pricing – Itemised quotes with delivery, setup and crew included.

  • One team, start to finish – Design, logistics, rehearsal and show-time support.

Can we help with your next idea? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team to discuss your needs and find the best solution for you.

What we do in The New Forest

AV Hire & Event Production

End-to-end support for private and corporate events of every size:

We tailor each package to the space—whether it’s a forest marquee in Burley, a waterside hotel in Lymington, or a barn venue near Beaulieu.

Conferences & Meetings

Make presentations clear and confidence-inspiring:

  • Bright projectors, widescreens and comfort monitors

  • Multi-mic PA systems with feedback control

  • Clickers, confidence timers and discrete stage management

  • Hybrid options (live stream/record) for remote attendees

We regularly support conferences in Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Totton, and along the Southampton fringe.

Weddings & Private Celebrations

Create an atmosphere guests remember for years:

  • Elegant wedding lighting (uplighters, pinspotting, festoons, fairy light canopies)

  • Ceremony and speeches PA hire with wireless mics

  • DJ equipment hire (mixers, decks, active speakers) — and yes, we can also help if you wrote DJ Eqiupment on your checklist

  • Dancefloor lighting, haze and special effects

  • Power distribution for marquees and grounds

Perfect for estates and estate house venues across the New Forest, from classic mansions to modern country homes.

Large stage hire for awards night

Award Shows & Galas

Give your night the polish it deserves:

  • Stage sets, lecterns and branded backdrops

  • Show lighting, moving heads and cue-stacked looks

  • Vision mixing, screens and live camera feeds

  • Walk-up stings and playback support

Our team designs run-of-show plans so hosts, sponsors and winners all shine.

  • Popular packages (customisable)

    • Conference Essentials
      Projector & screen, two speakers, mixer, two wireless mics, laptop audio, delivery, setup and technician.

    • Wedding Sound & Glow
      Ceremony microphone, reception PA hire with playlists, 12 LED uplighters, first-dance spotlight, on-site support.

    • Award Show Starter
      8m backdrop with stage wash, lectern mic, four moving heads, 2–3 screens with graphics playback, show-caller and operator.

    Need something specific? Tell us your guest numbers, venue, and timings—we’ll specify the right kit, not just more kit.

Venues & areas we cover

We work across the national park and surrounding towns: Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Lymington, New Milton, Milford-on-Sea, Sway, Burley, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Totton, Hythe, plus nearby Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth and Romsey. Typical spaces include hotels, marquees, barns, woodland clearings, coastal clubs, museums and estate houses (wedding houses).

If access is tight or it’s a protected site, we’ll plan cable routes, power, and noise management in advance.

Sunset over a rural landscape with a winding road, ideal for outdoor event planning and scenic locations.
Fiery New Forest sunset over Lime Wood Hotel at pack-down—a warm finish to the day’s setup.

FAQ

Yes. We supply weather-sensible projectors, inflatable or frame screens, battery or generator power, and low-spill lighting.

Absolutely. A compact PA, two mics and a bright screen often transform a 20-person briefing.

We use non-marking methods, wireless where appropriate, and protect floors and finishes. We’ll liaise with the venue beforehand.

Yes—DJ equipment packages are available for collection or delivery, with setup guidance if needed.

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