Museums · South East England
New Forest Museum
In or near Ashurst.
New Forest Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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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 · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
New Forest Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The New Forest Heritage Centre is a museum, library, archive, and gallery dedicated to the history and culture of the New Forest and its inhabitants. Visitors can explore various exhibits, participate in community events, and enjoy educational activities for all ages.
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
The New Forest Museum is located in South-East England. It provides insights into the history and ecology of the New Forest National Park. The museum features exhibits on local wildlife, forestry, and the area's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8719, -1.5747
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Lyndhurst
- Postcode
- SO43 7BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 023 8028 3444
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 3.9 km
- Opening
- April to October Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm; November to March Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.newforestheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/191552232 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Forest Museum?
- New Forest Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7BF), in the parish of Lyndhurst.
- What is New Forest Museum?
- New Forest Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Forest Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7BF.
- Is New Forest Museum a protected site?
- Yes — New Forest Museum is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is New Forest Museum free to visit?
- Yes, New Forest Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Forest Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7BF.