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Nature and wildlife at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Learn about how we’re creating a space for nature at Butser Hill and about the wonderful wildlife you can spot at our park.

Harbour dues

Harbour dues are fees paid by river users that allow the Harbour Authority to maintain its statutory responsibilities, preserve local wildlife and keep the river safe. A valid harbour dues disc must be displayed on the outside of all eligible

Festive Make and Take

Festive Make and Take. for Pre-school Children. Download to calendar. 14 December 2026 10am to 16 December 2026 2pm. Monday 14 December, Tuesday 15 December and Wednesday 16 December, 10am – 11am. Handmade joy for the holiday season. Create simple,

Outdoor Qigong and Nature Connection

Outdoor Qigong and Nature Connection. a peaceful morning of Qigong. Download to calendar. 24 May 2027 10:30am to midday. Monday 24 May, 10.30am – 12pm. Next session: Monday 14 June. Join Bev for a peaceful morning of Qigong – an ancient Chinese

Alton

Alton Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). Find on a map, check opening and closing times, permitted and restricted items and book an appointment.

Household waste recycling centres

Envelopes

Envelopes in a range of sizes and varieties

Learning outdoors: the big impact!

Why do Hampshire Outdoor Centres stand out compared to those that might provide a similar offering? ... Tell us about Hampshire Outdoor Centres…. Joe: “We have three centres in Hampshire and one in south Wales.

Routes into teaching

From time to time Hampshire County Council run courses for those who have recently returned to the profession.

rachel reynolds letter

Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton have come together to form a Regional Adoption Agency to provide adoption services across our region.

Adoption and fostering

What our instructors are up to this summer

We spoke to Zofia, Lead Environmental Educator at Calshot, about her recent adventure in Wales.

Travellers and Showmen

Hampshire EMTAS works to improve access to, and engagement and participation in, education of Traveller children, young people, parents and carers.

Miscellaneous

Fundraiser for Friends of Staunton Country Park

Fundraiser to help apply for grants and raise funds for identified projects

Volunteering

Five reasons to take your homeschool lessons outdoors

Here are just five reasons to encourage learning outside.

Sir Harold's virtual shed

Sir Harold's virtual shed. Sir Harold's virtual shed. I will tell you what I think of it – while others are talking about it I am doing it, roots in the ground, planting, planting, planting. Sir Harold Hillier, when asked about conservation. Sir

Report damaged broken or missing drain or chamber/manhole cover

Report a damaged broken or missing drain or chamber/manhole cover to the relevant utility company

School Transport appeals

Find out how to appeal or request a review of your child’s school transport eligibility decision

MASH

Multi Agency Safeguarding Team (MASH). Based in The Parkway, Fareham, our MASH team works closely with the Council's partner agencies, including Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire and Rescue as well

Visiting Queen Elizabeth Country Park with your dog

Give your dog a day out to remember at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with our range of activities.

Students who receive post-16 transport which began in 2025/26

In August 2025, the County Council approved changes to the Post-16 Transport Policy.

Test Way - West Down Chilbolton to Stockbridge

Here the river's tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. This is Hampshire's longest and finest chalk stream, world famous for its superb trout fishing. ... The route passes through some of the most picturesque villages in Hampshire, strewn with listed

Trail boats

Trail boats. You can use a small powered boat not usually kept in the water, and delivered by trailer to one of the slipways on the Canal. Canal and River Trust and Environment Agency licences are not valid on the Basingstoke Canal. You will need to

Country parks

Street lighting facts and figures

Key data about street lighting in Hampshire

Light Up

Light Up. Festive light art installations. Download to calendar. 26 November 2026 4:30pm to 8pm. Thursday 26 November 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027. Host by lightuptrails.com. Open selected dates from between 26 November – 1 January. For the

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – MORESTEAD HILL, OWSLEBURY, WINCHESTER

The following road will be temporarily closed at some point over the next 6 months, with an expected start date of 13th October 2026.

Public notices

Popular records

All of the collections held by Hampshire Archives are designated as outstanding.