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Viewpoints · South East England

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

In or near Brockenhurst.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly4.6 · 2,377 Google reviews

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Deer viewing platform - geograph.org.uk - 2701654

Jonathan Kington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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
Brockenhurst8.9 km

Sources

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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.