The 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
Museum · Lyndhurst
New Forest Heritage Centre
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.
Details
- Address
- Main Car Park, High Street, Lyndhurst
SO43 7NY - Phone
- 023 8028 3444
Features
- Family friendly
- Step-free access
Map and directions
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More museums & heritage nearby
See them allSmall 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.
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
Also within a short walk
- New Forest Heritage Centre CafeCafé or tea room · under 100 m
- New Forest Heritage Centre Gift ShopGift shop · under 100 m
- Visitor Information, New Forest Heritage CentreVisitor information · under 100 m
- Main Car Park Public ToiletsPublic toilets · under 100 m
- Kards & KapersGift shop · under 100 m
- Pages of LyndhurstGift shop · under 100 m