Viewpoints · South East England
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
In or near Brockenhurst.
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Brockenhurst · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a named viewpoint in Hampshire, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the New Forest East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brockenhurst, about 8.9 km away. Postcode area SO43.
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Official information
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is located within the New Forest National Park and offers visitors the chance to observe deer in their natural habitat. The sanctuary features walking trails and viewing platforms for a closer look at the wildlife.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lymington River SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a viewpoint located in the New Forest, Hampshire, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Lymington River and the New Forest, as well as a RAMSAR site. The sanctuary offers opportunities to observe deer in their natural habitat within this protected area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8760, -1.6579
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Brockenhurst — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.new-forest-national-park.com
Sources
- osm: n297346660 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary?
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7GQ), in the parish of Minstead.
- What is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary?
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Brockenhurst, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7GQ.
- Is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary a protected site?
- Yes — Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary free to visit?
- Yes, Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7GQ. It sits within the New Forest East parliamentary constituency.