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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Newtown, Hampshire · 4.6 · 2,687 visitor reviews

Newtown, SO43 7GQ

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About

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary in the New Forest offers families across Hampshire magical wildlife encounters in ancient woodland in the South East. This wildlife attraction welcomes visitors of all ages with an onsite cafe and pushchair-friendly viewing areas. Located deep within the New Forest near Newtown, Bolderwood provides elevated viewing platforms overlooking deer lawns where fallow deer regularly gather.

Children are enchanted by seeing these graceful animals in their natural forest habitat. For families seeking wildlife in the New Forest or deer encounters in Hampshire with children, Bolderwood delivers authentic woodland experiences. The combination of deer watching, ancient forest setting, and peaceful atmosphere makes this South East sanctuary a wonderful destination for families wanting quiet wildlife appreciation in this beautiful national park.

Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children

Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Entrance

Common questions

Is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary free to visit?

Yes, entry is free! Watch fallow deer gather on lawns from elevated viewing platforms deep within the New Forest.

Is Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary suitable for young children?

Yes, the sanctuary welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers. Children are enchanted by seeing graceful deer!

What are the opening hours for Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary?

Open 24 hours, every day of the week.

Does Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary have facilities?

Yes, there is a café and pushchair-friendly viewing areas with accessible parking and entrance.

What makes Bolderwood special?

Magical wildlife encounters in ancient woodland - watch deer in their natural forest habitat near Newtown, Hampshire.

What families say

4.6

2687 reviews