  | | LYNDHURST
Since the 14th century, Lyndhurst has been known as the administration capital of the New Forest. Formerly a royal hunting preserve, the area was regularly visited by Kings and Queens, staying at the royal hunting lodge, thus enabling them to pursue their love of hunting. The royal hunting lodge is situated alongside the church, and is known today as the Queens House. It is now used by the Forestry Commission as their head quarters and also houses the Verderers Court whose Verders have ancient governing rights over the new forest.
First mentioned in 1086, Lyndhurst was originally known as “Linhest” , “Lin” derived from linden or lime trees and “hest” or “hurst” being a wooded hillock.
The New Forest Tourist Information Centre is also based here as is the Christopher Tower Library which carries priceless information about the history of the Forest. Here you will find a Lyndhurst Hotel, a new forest bed and breakfast and a new forest pub.
Accessed by the A35 from Bournemouth or Southampton, or the A337 from Lymington or Cadnam, it has a good selection of antique and gift shops and restaurants with all tastes catered for. |
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