St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst
St Michael and All Angels Church
A Victorian Gothic red-brick church on high ground in the town, with Pre-Raphaelite stained glass and a Leighton mural, and a churchyard where the real-life Alice of Wonderland is buried.
Built in the 1860s, the church's red-brick Gothic Revival spire is a landmark of Lyndhurst. Inside are stained-glass windows designed by Burne-Jones and Morris & Co., and an altar mural by Frederic Leighton, “Wise and Foolish Virgins”, making it a must-see for fans of Pre-Raphaelite art. In the churchyard lies Alice Liddell (later Alice Hargreaves), the real-life inspiration for Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Entry is free, donations are optional, and please keep quiet during services.
Opening hours
Open during daytime; no visits during services
Nearby sights
- Lyndhurst
- Minstead & Furzey Gardens
- Knightwood Oak
- Brockenhurst
- Rhinefield Ornamental Drive & Tall Trees Trail
- Rufus Stone
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
- New Forest Wildlife Park