What to do in and around Minstead A must see in Minstead is the village church, parts of which date from the 13th Century. The grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle can be found in the church graveyard. There is a pub, village shop and tea room by the village green. New Forest ponies often gather on the village green which is also notable for its stocks. The Chelsea Flower Show Award Winning Furzy Gardens contains eight acres of gardens to explore, a 16 century cottage, a coffee shop and an art gallery. The Rufus Stone marks the spot where King William II was killed whilst hunting in the forest. The New Forest National Park The New Forest contains over 100 miles of cycle routes.  Andrew's Mare at sunset  Deer at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary  Cycle track at Acres Down Family favourite Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park is just a short drive away. Golf New Forest Golf Club in Lyndhurst.  New Forest Golf Club Beaches Highcliffe beach is a quiet, sandy beach with plenty of parking nearby and a cafe. |
