Minstead & Furzey Gardens
Minstead
A forest garden and small village dotted with thatched cottages; the village churchyard holds the grave of Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle.
Minstead is a small village northwest of Lyndhurst. All Saints Church retains a rare three-decker pulpit and Georgian gallery, and its churchyard holds the grave of Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. The nearby Furzey Gardens covers about 3.6 hectares, where 16th-century thatched cottages blend with woodland flower borders. In spring, rhododendrons and azaleas are in bloom. The garden has fairy-tale treehouses and fairy doors, making it suitable for families. Run by a charity, it charges about £10 admission, and the village pub is a good place for lunch.
Opening hours
Garden approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rufus Stone
- Knightwood Oak
- St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst
- Lyndhurst
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
- Rhinefield Ornamental Drive & Tall Trees Trail
- Paultons Park (Peppa Pig World)
- Brockenhurst