Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is an administrative village in the New Forest in England, positioned at an elevated location where three major roads intersect. Victorian buildings and traditional Hampshire cottages line the center, with walking paths extending into the surrounding forest.

The settlement is recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Linhest, a name derived from Old English words meaning a wooded hill where lime trees grow. This early documentation demonstrates long human presence in this location.

The St. Michael and All Angels Church holds the grave of Alice Liddell, who inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. This connection links literary history to the spiritual life of the community.

The village offers the New Forest Heritage Centre, shops, restaurants, and district council facilities as main landmarks. These amenities provide good orientation points and various options for breaks and local information gathering.

The Verderers Court continues here the ancient practice of managing commoning rights and safeguarding the New Forest landscape since medieval times. This historic court remains an active symbol of local governance.

Location: New Forest

Website: http://visit-hampshire.co.uk/places-to-visit/lyndhurst-p645151

GPS coordinates: 50.87000,-1.58000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 21:05