Free museum beside the main car park that explains how the forest works, from commoning and ponies to the Verderers. There is also a gallery, reference library, cafe and gift shop.
- Family friendly
- Step-free access
Details last checked October 2026
Landmark · Lyndhurst
Bolton’s Bench
Small hill on the eastern edge of Lyndhurst topped by a yew tree and a bench, looking out over the heath where ponies graze. About ten minutes' walk from the High Street.
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- Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst
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More museums & heritage nearby
See them allThe brick house beside St Michael's Church, called the Queen's House until 2022 because its name follows the monarch. The Verderers' Court still sits here in public to deal with forest business.
Details last checked October 2026
Ancient pollarded oak beside the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive, known as the Queen of the Forest and thought to be more than 500 years old. A short path leads to it from the car park.
Details last checked October 2026
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- Bolton's Bench West Car ParkCar park · about 150 m
- Appletree Court EV ChargingEV charging · about 150 m
- La PergolaRestaurant · about 200 m
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- Beau ChicHair and beauty · about 300 m
- The Willow Tree CafeCafé or tea room · about 300 m