New Forest Reptile Centre

Visitor information

Spring opening dates

The Reptile Centre is open from 7 to 21 April, 10:30am to 3:30pm.

As we are busy upgrading the animal pods these are closed and it is not possible to view the reptiles, snakes and other species. The car park, trail, picnic area and information cabin will all be open.

Working in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC).

At a glance

See visitor information for opening times
Entry is free but we welcome a donation of £3 per visit

Things to do

Enjoy a wonderful circular walk through the woods. From the Reptile Centre car park, follow red marker posts along the main gravelled track, which is fairly smooth. There are parts...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area at the green, just bring along a rug, good food and company!

To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and outdoor...

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A herd of deer in a glade in the forest

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Boy counting tree rings on a very old tree that's been felled.

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Three New Forest ponies standing on open grassland.

Enjoy the stunning views of the heathland and trees beyond. This is an ideal spot for all the family with good waymarked walking trail that pass by the nearby Ober Water stream.

Sun shining through the trees in a pine forest

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From the car park there's easy access into the adjoining...

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