| Coordinates: | 50.871, -1.577 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 29 07 |
| Population: | 2,347 |
Lyndhurst sits at the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, often called the forest’s informal "capital". It occupies a compact high street surrounded by ancient woodland, heath and pasture where the famous New Forest ponies and grazing cattle roam; the village functions as a convenient gateway for walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring the national park and its varied wildlife.
Its history is closely tied to royal hunting, with nearby landmarks such as the Rufus Stone said to mark the spot where King William II met his end, and the church of St Michael and All Angels reflecting layers of local heritage. The economy is largely centred on tourism, conservation and small-scale agriculture, while a visible community of commoners, artisans and seasonal visitors sustains a lively cultural scene of shops, galleries, traditional pubs and outdoor events.
Postcode districts covering Lyndhurst
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 8.6 miles
- Portsmouth 21.9 miles
- Bournemouth 15.1 miles
- Poole 19.6 miles
- Gosport 19.1 miles
- Waterlooville 23.8 miles
- Fareham 17.1 miles
- Eastleigh 12.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 11.3 miles
- Winchester 17.5 miles
- Salisbury 17.2 miles
- Christchurch 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lyndhurst Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Lyndhurst & Minstead Ward 1.7 miles
- Minstead Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge Ward 2.7 miles
- Ashurst Built-up area 3 miles
- Woodlands Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Ashurst and Colbury Parish 3.2 miles
- Cadnam and Bartley Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Brockenhurst Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Netley Marsh Parish 4 miles
- Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh Ward 4.1 miles
- Totton South Ward 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Lyndhurst
SO40 0SR, SO43 7AH, SO43 7BR, SO40 0TS, SO43 7DY, SO43 7AE, SO43 7NF, SO43 7DD, SO40 0SE … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 11.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 13.2 miles
- Ashurst 2.6 miles
- Beaulieu Road Station 3.3 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.5 miles
Hotels in Lyndhurst Ad
- The Crown Manor House Hotel 4
- Ormonde House Hotel
- The New Forest Inn
- Forest Lodge
- White Rabbit Hotel 3
- The Stag Hotel and Mailmans Arms 3
Schools in Lyndhurst
- Clay Hill School Independent - special
- Coxlease School Independent - special
- New Forest Small School Ltd Independent - all ages
- St Michael and All Angels C of E Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- New Forest Forest 0.4 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 2.7 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 4.5 miles
- Embley House Estate 6.9 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.7 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 7.8 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 8.5 miles
- Broadlands Country house 8.8 miles
- Cadland House Estate 8.8 miles
- Exbury House Estate 9.1 miles
- Hinton House Estate 9.5 miles