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
Historic building · Lyndhurst
The King’s House and Verderers’ Court
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.
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- High Street, Lyndhurst
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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
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- St Michael and All Angels ChurchChurch · under 100 m
- Nail N.VNail salon · about 150 m
- The Crown Manor House HotelHotel · about 150 m
- R J Watkinson and PartnersProfessional services · about 150 m
- Forest Edge Roasting CoCafé or tea room · about 150 m
- Cheri HairdressingHairdresser · about 150 m