Lyndhurst Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village and civil parish in Hampshire, England
About Lyndhurst
The Bisterne Dragon legend takes place primarily in Bisterne, but also features Burley and Lyndhurst, and is one of the area's most famous pieces of folklore. The local tradition is that a dragon had his den at Burley Beacon, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Bisterne, at Burley. One version of the tale is that the creature flew every morning to Bisterne, where it would be supplied with milk. To kill the dragon, a valiant knight (usually named Berkeley) built a hide, and with two dogs lay in wait. The creature came as usual one morning for its milk, and when the hut door was opened the dogs attacked it. The knight took the dragon by surprise, and the dogs died in the affray. Another version of the tale says that the dragon slayer only succeeded by covering his armour with glass. A popular te
Top Attractions in Lyndhurst
Explore the best things to see and do in Lyndhurst:
- ★Bolderwood, Hampshire
- ★Bolton's Bench
- ★Glasshayes House
- ★Knightwood Oak
- ★New Forest Wildlife Park
- ★Portuguese Fireplace
- ★The Queen's House
Where to Eat in Lyndhurst
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴White Rabbit
Where to Stay in Lyndhurst
- 🏨Ashurst
- 🏨Denny Wood
- 🏨Lime Wood
- 🏨Matley Wood
- 🏨Spot in the Woods
- 🏨The Old Stables
Lyndhurst Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: