Museums · South East England
Minstead
In or near Ashurst.
Minstead is a small village and civil parish in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Lyndhurst and south of the A31 road. There is a pub, the Trusty Servant, and a village shop.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Minstead, the nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, which is 6 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SO43 7GL.
About
Minstead is a small village and civil parish in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Lyndhurst and south of the A31 road. There is a pub, the Trusty Servant, and a village shop. The 13th-century All Saints' church is on a small hill. The majority of the parish area is a complex of woodland, heathland, acid grassland, scrub and valley bog, supporting a diversity of wildlife. North of the village on the north side of the A31 at Lower Canterton lies the Rufus Stone, said to mark the place where in 1100 King William II ("William Rufus") was killed by an arrow whilst out hunting. Also north of the village, south of the A31, Furzey Gardens contain 8 acres (3.2 ha) of landscaped gardens containing many interesting and rare plants. There is also a gallery, open to the public from March to October, as well as a tree house and play area for children.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
Furzey Gardens is a tranquil garden located in the New Forest, featuring rare plants and hidden fairy doors. It serves as a community space where individuals with neuro disabilities gain skills and confidence through gardening and hospitality.
Read more on the official property page.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Minstead is a small village and civil parish in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Lyndhurst and south of the A31 road. There is a pub, the Trusty Servant, and a village shop. The 13th-century All Saints' church is on a small hill. The majority of the parish area is a complex of woodland, heathland, acid grassland, scrub and valley bog, supporting a diversity of wildlife. North of the village on the north side of the A31 at Lower Canterton lies the Rufus Stone, said to mark the place where in 1100 King William II ("William Rufus") was killed by an arrow whilst out hunting. Also north of the village, south of the A31, Furzey Gardens contain 8 acres (3.2 ha) of landscaped gardens containing many interesting and rare plants. There is also a gallery, open to the public from March to October, as well as a tree house and play area for children.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
People have lived in the area of Minstead since prehistoric times. Paleolithic tools have been found here, and there are several Bronze Age barrows within the parish. There is an Iron Age hillfort at Malwood covering 1.8 hectares. The name "Ivez" or "Ives" was an alternate name for Minstead in the 12th and early 13th centuries. The manor was closely associated with the manors of Bisterne and Totton. enlarged at the end of the 18th century, but it was demolished in 1950.
Description
on the Trusty Servant inn]] The village pub is called 'The Trusty Servant' and has an unusual sign of a man with a donkeys ears, a pig's snout and a stag's feet. The snout has padlocked lips to signify discretion. This implies some past link with Winchester College, where a similar wall-painting of this legendary creature hangs outside the kitchen of the college.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9027, -1.6097
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 6 km
- Opening
- Daily throughout spring, summer and autumn
- Official site
- www.minsteadtrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Minstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Furzey Gardens
Gardens · 0.3 km
Malwood
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Minstead House
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Malwood Castle hillfort
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Malwood Castle Hillfort
Castles · 0.6 km
Running Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Fleetwater House
Manor houses · 0.8 km
Minstead Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Memorial Cross
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Follies · 0.9 km
Rufus Stone
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Minstead Training Project
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minstead?
- Minstead is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7GL), in the parish of Minstead.
- What is Minstead?
- Minstead is a small village and civil parish in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Lyndhurst and south of the A31 road. There is a pub, the Trusty Servant, and a village shop.
- How do I get to Minstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7GL.
- Is Minstead a protected site?
- Yes — Minstead is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Minstead free to visit?
- Yes, Minstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7GL.