Top Things to do in New Forest National Park Hampshire
Things to do in New Forest National Park Hampshire, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
If you need a word to perfectly describe New Forest, “welcoming” would be it. The lowland (i.e. no mountains) park is filled with scenic views and wide trails that beg to be explored as they wind through centuries-old woodlands. Visit Bolderwood, a protected forest and deer sanctuary that was once the hunting grounds of the Norman kings. Fish at Moors Valley before heading skyward for a treetops walk. Prefer the country-house life? Head to Beaulieu, where you can get lost in the Victorian-era at the Palace House before following in the footsteps of medieval monks at the property’s abbey.
Restaurants in New Forest National Park Hampshire
1. Church of St John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By bluenose43 - Frome, United Kingdom
A delightful church steeped in history believed to be 100 years old and fascinating connection with HMS Hood. We stopped whilst on a circular New Forest walk.
2. All Saints Church
3. Beaulieu Abbey Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By I7258LNpaulb - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Visited as part of our overall ticket admission. Very interesting as well as a relaxing and peaceful walk.
4. St Nicholas Church
5. All Saints Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By DumDumBoy - London, United Kingdom
I'm going to be honest, the only reason we visited was to see Arthur Conan-Doyle's resting place (thanks to D making me watch the short film at the New Forest information centre in Lyndhurst - I didn't know we were so close, staying in Lymington!). I LOVE Sherlock Holmes. So the five stars are purely for the AC-D aspect! As an atheist and agnostic, I can only really reflect on our reason for visiting, so...Minstead was a lovely little village and the church was a sweet little building. Arthur's tombstone is at the back under a large tree and on our visit the historic pipe was in place! This was a special moment for me (I have a Holmes script with the BBC, so standing in front of his resting place certainly raised the hairs on my arms). If you're a lover Sherlock and are in the New Forest, I'd say it's worth a visit of course!
6. St Peter & St Pauls Parish Church
7. St Michael & All Angels Church, Lyndhurst
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 557clareg - London, United Kingdom
A fascinating, warm, brick and wood interior with lots of arresting detail. The signboards telling the story of Alice, of Alice in Wonderland fame, and how Lewis Caroll came to write about her, and her role in the local community, were very interesting. Lyndhurst has scores of teashops . . . take one in after seeing the church.
8. St Thomas and All Saints Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
I love visiting churches and this one was very interesting. It’s attractive outside, at the top of the high street, and inside it is cool white space of peace. The main body of the church is totally open plan with an altar brought forward for Covid-coping services. A wooden gallery runs around the upper space and there are numerous plaques and testimonials which are fab to read. Lovely!
9. United Reform Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Milford-On-Sea Baptist Church
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