Visit Lyndhurst
Map

Community

War Graves of the New Forest exhibition

Stories of local men and women buried in Forest churchyards after dying in the two World Wars, put together with local historians and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Runs until 29 November.

Tuesday 6 October to Sunday 29 November 2026New Forest Heritage Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst
Bolton's Bench at Lyndhurst: the smooth grassy knoll crowned by its broad dark yews, with New Forest ponies grazing the slope, timber rails and bollards along the edge of the forest lawn and autumn oaks beyond

Details

When
Tuesday 6 October to Sunday 29 November 2026
Times
Centre open 10am to 5pm in October, 10am to 4pm from November
Where
New Forest Heritage Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst
Price
Check with the centre
Official page for War Graves of the New Forest exhibition (opens in a new tab)Add to calendar (downloads an .ics file)Directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.

We check events against the organisers' own pages, but details change, so check the official page before you set off. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.

Coming up next

Full events calendar
  1. 9Oct

    Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park 2026

    9 Oct to 2 Nov 2026Park hours vary; some late openingsPaultons Park, OwerPaultons day tickets

    Halloween shows, characters and a dressed up Peppa Pig World at the theme park near Ower, about five miles north of Lyndhurst. Check the park's calendar for late opening nights before you go.

    Official page for Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  2. 17Oct

    New Forest Walking Festival 2026

    17 Oct to 1 Nov 2026Guided walks on most days; times varyVenues across the New Forest National ParkVaries by walk; many around £5

    Two weeks of guided walks led by rangers, commoners and local groups, covering fungi, birds, trees and night walks. Popular walks sell out, so book the ones you want rather than turning up.

    Official page for New Forest Walking Festival 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  3. 24Oct

    Howl-O-Ween at the New Forest Wildlife Park

    24 Oct to 1 Nov 202610am to 5pmNew Forest Wildlife Park, Deerleap Lane, AshurstEntry from £13.95

    Half term at the wildlife park near Ashurst, with extra keeper talks on the wolves, otters, lynx and wolverine, and a trick or true trail for children. Talk times can change on the day.

    Official page for Howl-O-Ween at the New Forest Wildlife Park (opens in a new tab)

  4. 24Oct

    New Forest Marque Autumn Market 2026

    24 Oct to 25 Oct 2026Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 3pmShallowmead Nurseries, Boldre Lane, LymingtonFree entry and parking

    Food, drink and crafts from producers carrying the New Forest Marque, at a new venue on the edge of Lymington. Demos and live music both days, and a gin distillery on site doing booked tours.

    Official page for New Forest Marque Autumn Market 2026 (opens in a new tab)