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How to find Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Directions to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens by car and public transport

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Flowing through Hampshire for 7.5 miles (12km) southwards from its source near Bishop’s Waltham, the river courses from Bishop’s Waltham through Botley, Bursledon and Swanwick before joining with Southampton Water between Hamble-le-Rice and

The Clarendon Way

The Clarendon Way. Route distance. 24 miles. Start point. Salisbury Cathedral. The Clarendon Way runs from Salisbury to Winchester. It gets its name from Clarendon Park on the eastern edge of Salisbury. The walk has been divided into 4 sections.

Pilgrim's Trail

Pilgrim's Trail. Route distance. 155 miles. Start point. Winchester Cathedral. Downloads. A short history of the Pilgrim's Trail. Follow the 155 mile medieval route from the shrine of St Swithun at Winchester Cathedral to St Michael in Normandy.

Young climbers take to the wall in the youth climbing series

Young climbers take to the wall in the youth climbing series. read ( words). Oct 14 2022. Calshot Activities Centre are delighted to host the fourth round for London & South East (South) of the Youth Climbing Series. Young people between the ages of

The Mill Trail

The Mill Trail. Route distance. 7 miles. Start point. Whitchurch Train Station. Download the route. Whitchurch Mill Trail Leaflet. A brief description of the walk. Whitchurch is a town in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane in Hampshire, England.

Destination Calshot

Destination Calshot. read ( words). Dec 20 2021. Calshot spit is a hidden gem on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. In addition to the wide range of exciting activities on offer at Calshot Activites Centre, it’s an area that’s

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Minibeasts and where to find them: helping children learn about biodiversity

Minibeast hunts are a great way to do just that while bringing learning to life. But what are minibeasts and why should you spend time spotting them?

Shawford Down

Shawford Down. Chalk downland and scrub, with a prominent series of strip lynchets, an important example of early strip cultivation. About the site. Medieval strip lynchets are prominent amid the rich chalk grassland. They illustrate how man once

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The Avon Valley Path

The Avon Valley Path. Route distance. 34 miles. Start point. Salisbury Cathedral. Download the route. The Avon Valley Path is a long-distance walking route from Salisbury to Christchurch Priory and the sea. The route has been divided into 5 sections,

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Sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach, heart pounding... The feeling of nervous excitement ahead of a big date is virtually indistinguishable from the sensation you experience when taking on an adrenaline-pumping activity like free-fall jumping.

Castle Bottom National Nature Reserve

Castle Bottom National Nature Reserve. An important valley mire, with associated heathland and woodland habitat. About the site. Castle Bottom National Nature Reserve is a small lowland site. It contains one of the most important valley mires in

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Explore Queen Elizabeth Country Park by walking or cycling or with your four-legged friend (dog or horse).

Clarendon Way - Salisbury to Clarendon Palace

Clarendon Way - Salisbury to Clarendon Palace. Route distance. 3 miles - 1 to 2 hours. Start point. Salisbury. Download the route. Salisbury to Clarendon Palace walk. A short history of the Clarendon Way. The Clarendon Way is a 24 mile walk joining

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Winging at Calshot

Winging at Calshot. Learn the basics of winging and advance to wingfoiling with our progressive courses. What is winging? Winging is an exhilarating watersport that combines elements of windsurfing and kitesurfing. Participants stand on a small

What is wingsurfing and why should you try it?

What is wingsurfing and why should you try it? read ( words). Aug 22 2023. Winging is the new sensation taking the watersports world by storm, but what is it? We chatted with Doug, a senior instructor at Calshot Activities Centre, to get the lowdown.

What's on at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Discover our exciting programme of events from workshops and classes to garden trails, exhibitions and live performances.

Attractions

Hawley Meadows

Hawley Meadows. Meadows adjacent to the River Blackwater. About the site. Hawley Meadows, a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) is an important river floodplain site with a wet grassland habitat. It is one of the few sites in the valley

Meadow

Meadow. Meadow. Informal mown paths lead you through our meadows and plant collection. In early summer you can see the common spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza fuchsia. Also yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor.