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Knightwood Oak

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👍👍 Beautiful tree and to think of all the things its seen and heard pass by over 600 years. Now it saw me get engaged to my beautiful Fiancée. I would highly recommend this tree. We returned just over 2 years later, and what is a special place for us and still is being over grown around the bottom of... People often mention tree, area, walk,


Address

Minstead, Ringwood SO43 7GR, United Kingdom

Website

www.forestry.gov.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (239 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 Paul M. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful tree and to think of all the things its seen and heard pass by over 600 years. Now it saw me get engaged to my beautiful Fiancée. I would highly recommend this tree. We returned just over 2 years later, and what is a special place for us and still is being over grown around the bottom of the tree and some of the famous points of the area can't be seen, like the Queen beheading?? New Oaks growing are covered in ivy, that will kill them, New Forestry need to smarten the area up and treat the area to some TLC.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver L. 10 months ago on Google
    If you are interested in trees it’s worthwhile visiting the queen of the forest of nearby. The oak itself was very calming and the land surround it is a decent exploration mission.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Easy to find. A short walk from the car park which is wheelchair friendly. A few benches so you can enjoy the quiet of the wooded area. No rubbish bins so that you clean up and don't leave stuff to encourage the wildlife. No toilets here or close by, so be sure to use them when you see them. The tree wasn't that impressive until you realize that branches were cut for ship building and to allow the tree to spread out. Very tranquil and relaxing place to visit and definitely not busy during the week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah's Adventures in N. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the oldest oak trees in the New Forest, its so big its actually got a fence going all the way round it. You can't see this oak tree and not be impressed and luckily there are numerous car parks nearby and lots of different walking routes you can do depending on group size and capabilities etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith “wideload42” P. 7 months ago on Google
    Gorgeous place. Gravel paths make it easy to traverse. Loved every minute of my day there

  • 5/5 Luke T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a fairly big tree, I've seen bigger but it's not always about size. This one's still living I believe and its fascinating to think that its stood there for 500+ years. The drive through the new Forrest to get to it is amazing.

  • 5/5 Fiona C. 7 months ago on Google
    Queen of the Forest. A massive oak tree which absolutely dwarves all other trees around it. There are trees planted over 40 years ago which look tiny in comparison

  • 4/5 Christine 6 months ago on Google
    This is found off the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive and is the remains of a huge oak tree which the Victorians admired. Sadly it is less impressive now, but a pleasant area to walk in.

  • 5/5 Tracy S. 9 months ago on Google
    Outstanding over 600 year old oak.

  • 5/5 Jack H. 9 months ago on Google
    Really nice drive to get the car park and pleasant little walk to get to the tree. Very peaceful atmosphere and a fantastic bit of nature with some interested information and history surrounding it. Was lucky enough to see a stag beetle nearby too!

  • 4/5 Derrick G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lone tree covered with fence all around. Few benches around the area for families to have picnics. You could also bring along a picnic mat. Quite peaceful when I visited with family. Free parking across the road. Limited spaces only.

  • 5/5 Fly 1 year ago on Google
    Always nice to see a five hundred year old oak, but someone please remove the ivy. There is plenty enough around as to offer habitat. Would be nice to see her naked 🤭

  • 5/5 Peter C. 1 year ago on Google
    We went just before dusk, very quick 3 minute walk from the car park. We had the place to ourselves- very peaceful and amazing to see the tree and read its history. Makes you feel quite small!

  • 5/5 Claire G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely picnic stop, lookout for The Queen's Oak whilst there 👑 Nice walks on the carpark side of the road

  • 5/5 Teresa W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely walk in the forest. Got to see the 500yr old Oak. Plenty of Funghi to see here too.

  • 5/5 Nick R. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge oak tree, about 8m girth and biggest in the New Forest. Car park on other side of road and short walk, picnic benches if you want to stop.

  • 5/5 Barten 1 year ago on Google
    Quite fascinating to go have a look around and read the history about it

  • 5/5 Phil C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great walking or cycling. Amazing walk through Tall Trees Hike and parking great, even for motorhome, alas not for overnight! In Oct deer very active for sighting and hearing. For drivers the 40mph zone is an incredible route through the New Forest.

  • 5/5 Jane G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is 500 years old oak. There is a picnic area next to it and information boards.


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