Located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England, Lyndhurst stands as a sizable village and civil parish. It operates as the administrative hub of the New Forest and is a well-liked tourist spot, showcasing numerous independent stores, art galleries, cafés, museums, taverns, and hotels. The nearest urban center is Southampton, approximately nine miles (14 km) to the northeast. As per the 2001 census, Lyndhurst recorded a population of 2,973, which rose to 3,029 according to the 2011 Census. The appellation Lyndhurst finds its origins in Old English, comprising the terms "lind" (referring to a lime tree) and "hyrst" (denoting a wooded hill).