
Lyndhurst, the capital of the New Forest, now a tourist centre, is the seat of the Verderer's Court.
The Court was created by the Normans to protect the Forest, and meets every 2 months in Queen's House, a 17th century building, with a dock and a stirrup supposedly owned by William Rufus. The stirrup was also used to measure dogs, too big to pass through and they were a danger to game!
Today the town has shops, cafe's etc for the modern tourist.
Lyndhurst has a Tourist Information CentreLongdown Activity Farm Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Lyndhurst SO40 7EH
Ideal for children on a day out. Longdown Activity Farm information
Furzey Gardens Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7GL
Enjoy 8 acres of gardens and woodland. Furzey Gardens information
New Forest Museum, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY
Discover the history of the Forest. New Forest Museum information
The New Forest, Brockenhurst
Explore the New Forest National Park The New Forest information
New Forest Wildlife Park Deerleap Lane, Longdown, near Ashurst, Lyndhurst SO40 4UH
See the otters and other mammals New Forest Wildlife Park information
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Beaulieu Road Lyndhurst SO43 7FZ MAP In the New Forest National Park, the 5-star Lime Wood country house has a stylish restaurant and a bar. The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, bathrobes and iPod docks. More Information and Book ... |
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High Street Lyndhurst SO43 7NF MAP Located in Lyndhurst, in the heart of the New Forest, the Crown Hotel occupies a 17th-century listed building. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. A log fire features in the lounge area which also has views across the hotel's mature garden. More Information and Book ... |
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Pikes Hill Lyndhurst SO43 7AS MAP Best Western Forest Lodge Hotel offers stylish accommodation that is within easy reach of the motorway. More Information and Book ... |
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2 Queens Road Lyndhurst SO43 7BR MAP In the heart of the New Forest National Park, Temple Lodge is a stunning family-run guest house, with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Lyndhurst is a few minutes' walk away. More Information and Book ... |
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Hythe Road Marchwood near Lyndhurst SO40 4WU MAP In a quiet, rural location, the Pilgrim Inn consists of 2 beautiful thatched buildings; one housing the cosy bar and restaurant, while the other contains stylish and luxurious boutique rooms. More Information and Book ... |
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Southampton Road Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ MAP Situated on the edge of Lyndhurst village in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this elegant Victorian house lies opposite acres of exceptional woodland and open heaths. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. More Information and Book ... |
Down to the coast to visit historic Portsmouth, or the waterside village of Hamble
Towns Near Lyndhurst To Visit - straight line distance:
Brockenhurst (3.68 miles) Beaulieu (6.61 miles) Hythe (7.79 miles) Southampton (7.93 miles)
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