The former New Forest Reptile Centre, west of Lyndhurst. There are no reptiles to see any more, but the woodland trails and picnic area are still there for a family walk.
Details last checked October 2026
Attraction · New Forest
Forestry England car park and picnic area on the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive, west of Lyndhurst, with three waymarked trails and a deer viewing platform. Nobody feeds the deer now, so sightings come down to luck and quiet.
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The former New Forest Reptile Centre, west of Lyndhurst. There are no reptiles to see any more, but the woodland trails and picnic area are still there for a family walk.
Details last checked October 2026
Woodland garden in Minstead run by the Minstead Trust charity, known for spring colour and autumn leaves, with fairy doors for children to find and a thatched tea room.
Details last checked October 2026
Members' tennis club on Sandy Lane, on the south west side of the village. Contact the club about membership and court use.
Details last checked October 2026
Bike shop on the High Street that hires out bikes for the forest's gravel tracks, and also sells, builds and repairs them. The Bikes and Brews cafe is inside.
Details last checked October 2026