New Forest Heritage Centre

Museum, Library, Archive, Gallery, and Café with Shop

We are an independent charitable trust and share the stories of the New Forest and its people.

Since 1988, our Centre has been a thriving hub where local residents and visitors can discover more about the New Forest, its history, its customs, its people, its wildlife and its future.

Upcoming events

  • Group of people having a discussion around a table indoors.

    Memory Works Hampshire

    Weekly sessions.

    The sessions will provide mental and memory stimulation, allowing participants to experience the learning process once again. CST is a group approach and builds self-esteem and confidence to join conversations and share interests.

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  • New Forest Marque Makers Exhibition

    New Forest Marque Makers Exhibition

    11.04.25 - 05.05.25

    This exhibition will profile and showcase the work of several members using the Forest as a key material. From musical instruments to mohair, local producers and makers are showcasing and selling their pieces.

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  • poster of the event with lino cut outs

    2 Colour Botanical Lino Printing

    27 April 2025 10.30am - 4pm

    Learn how to add more than 1 colour to your lino printing with this beginner's jigsaw printing technique. We'll be taking inspiration from budding Spring blooms. 

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  • frosty white pony on the heath in the new forest

    Exhibition by the New Forest Camera Club

    09.05.25 - 08.06.25

    Based between Totton and Ashurst on the edge of the New Forest, NFCC will be displaying members’ images of Forest scenes in our gallery.

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Contact Us

Hours
April to October Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

November to March Monday - Sunday
10am - 4pm

Location
New Forest Heritage Centre Main Car Park Lyndhurst SO43 7NY