Book a visit

For more information or to book a visit please complete a booking form or contact the education team on [email protected] or call 023 8028 6153.

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Hampshire: Nature in Trust - Talk by Mike Read

From birds to butterflies and from mammals to mites, this illustrated talk is based on visits by photographer Mike Read to twelve of the Hampshire Wildlife Trust Reserves.
Discovery Days - 19 & 21 February

Learn about the New Forest whilst having fun
Re-imagining the Forest - Cathryn Baldock Exhibition

A photographic exhibition by local photographer Cathryn Baldock.
Independent Director and Trustees

Voluntary independent director with retail experience required, and Trustees with experience in collections and education.

Museum

Sharing the history of the New Forest
How to get here

Visit the New Forest Heritage Centre
Opening times

When Can You Visit
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 (Closed on 26 & 28 December)
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