CENTRE CLOSED - COVID-19

Apologies, we are closed until further notice. We are grateful for the guidelines laid down by the government allowing us to reopen, and are currently assessing the risks and evaluating our options. We appreciate your patience whilst we address these issues.

New Forest Knowledge Quiz

Take part in our quiz for a chance to win two bottles of Brook Hill New Forest wine and a New Forest Souvenir Guide.

The answers to all 50 questions can all be found on our New Forest Knowledge website.

Email your answers to office@newforestheritage.org.uk. Closes 5pm on Friday 31st July. Good luck!

Sharing the history of the New Forest

A free-entry museum, gallery and reference library situated in the heart of Lyndhurst, the New Forest Heritage Centre is dedicated to sharing the history and traditions of this diverse and beautiful area. With a gift shop and cafe on site, it’s a great place to start your New Forest journey.

Become a friend

It costs more than £1,000 a day to run the New Forest Heritage Centre. Become a friend and help protect and preserve the history of the New Forest.

Group Visits

From school visits to special interest groups, our education team can tailor sessions to meet your requirements

Christopher Tower Reference Library

Christopher Tower New Forest Reference Library is home to one of the largest collections of New Forest books, maps, photographs and other ephemera. Opening Hours: Wednesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm & Fridays 10.00am - 12.30pm

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Upcoming events

26th September, 2020 at 10:30am

Help us

We can run our free entry Museum, Gallery, world class Library and Education Service only with the help of donations from lovely, generous people.

Make a donation

Make a donation now and ensure that the treasures of the New Forest live on to inspire people today and forever.

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