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New Forest Reptile Centre

Lyndhurst, Hampshire · 4.1 · 680 visitor reviews

Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH

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About

New Forest Reptile Centre near Lyndhurst introduces families to native British reptiles in Hampshire and the South East. This outdoor attraction welcomes young children, older children, and teenagers with the opportunity to see snakes, lizards, and amphibians native to the New Forest and Britain. The venue features nearby parking, toilet facilities with baby changing, wheelchair accessibility, pushchair-friendly paths, and welcomes dogs in outdoor areas.

Visitors can observe adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, sand lizards, and slow worms in naturalistic enclosures, learning about these often-misunderstood creatures. The centre provides educational information about reptile conservation and their importance in forest ecosystems. The New Forest setting allows families to combine the visit with woodland walks and wildlife spotting.

Free admission makes this an accessible educational attraction. Located near Lyndhurst in the New Forest, the centre offers unique wildlife experiences. Families looking for wildlife attractions in Hampshire or things to do with kids in the South East will find this centre provides fascinating encounters with British reptile species.

Good for: older children, teenagers, young children

Facilities

  • Nearby Parking
  • Toilets
  • Baby Changing
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly

Prices

Free entry

What families say

4.1

680 reviews