It’s more than just the place with the tourist information centre. Lyndhurst has some of the best amenities, hotels and places to eat throughout the New Forest. Many holiday makers to the New Forest make it their choice to stay, and a base from which to visit the other parts of the national park.

It’s in Lyndhurst that the interesting New Forest Museum is based, something of interest if you would like to learn more about the age old traditions and history of the New Forest.

Queens House is also a pleasant place to see, as is Swan Green where you can watch a traditional game of cricket. Also nearby Lyndhurst is the sleepy little hamlet of Minstead (famous as being the resting place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle). Also nearby is the optimistically titled “reptile centre” – a few tanks with small reptiles. It’s no Disney-world mind you.

Some places to eat in Lyndhurst include The Traditional Tea House & Mad Hatter Tea Rooms. Imperial China is also worth a trip to if you’re in the mood for a good oriental feast.

Listed below are some of the accommodation choices in Lyndhurst within the New Forest National Park:

-    Lyndhurst Park Hotel (78 High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest)

-   The Crown Hotel (High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest)

-    Bell Inn Hotel (Brook Nr Lyndhurst, New Forest

-    Bramshaw Hotel (Nr Lyndhurst, New Forest)

- Knightwood Lodge (Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, New Forest)