Fundraising events

New Forest Fiction - Past and Present

Join us for a literary evening with Edward Rutherfurd on Friday 20th September. 7.30pm start. Refreshments available. Tickets £15 (£12 for members). Read more

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Ben running the New Forest Half Marathon for the New Forest Heritage Centre

I am fundraising to keep the New Forest's heritage free for all and preserve amazing artefacts for people now and in the future.

From 1 July open at 9.30am

From Monday 1 July the Centre will be open from 9.30am to 5pm. Currently open from 10am to 5pm.

Book Appeal - ‘New Forest Fiction – Past and Present’

The New Forest Heritage Centre needs your help. Can you help us tell the full story?

13 July to 7 Sept - New Forest Open Art Exhibition

Exhibition of successful works from the New Forest Open Art Competition.

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

Gift shop

Indulge in some retail therapy

New Forest Open Art Competition

The sixth annual New Forest Open Art Competition and Exhibition.

Who We Are

The New Forest Heritage Centre is an independent, free-entry, charity-run museum, gallery and reference library situated in the heart of the New Forest.

Hire a room

The New Forest Heritage Centre is a great place to hold your meeting or event. Situated in the centre of Lyndhurst, the Centre is adjacent to the main public car park and an easy drive from Southampton and the M27 and M3.

How we're funded

We are free entry but it costs £474,000 a year to run the New Forest Heritage Centre. Find out how we are funded and why your support is so important.

Tip, Leaf & Bean Cafe

Time to treat yourself