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Bishop's Waltham nature walk

Bishop's Waltham nature walk. Route distance. 3 miles. Start point. Central car park. Download the route. Bishop's Waltham nature walk. About the nature walk. This circular walk starts in the attractive market town of Bishop’s Waltham. It visits

Camping

Camping. Calshot Activities Centre’s campsite is located within the New Forest National Park, at the end of Calshot Spit. Positioned in a prime location for campers to enjoy stunning views over the Solent, Southampton Water and the Isle of Wight.

Goldsworth Park (Parley Drive) Bridge

Goldsworth Park (Parley Drive) Bridge. Bridge.

Quercus (oak)

Quercus (Oak). Oaks were a particular passion of Sir Harold, and for many years the world expert on oaks was the botanist at the Gardens. As such, the impressive Quercus collection, containing over 500 cultivars and 916 individual plants, includes

Crookham Wharf car park

Crookham Wharf car park. Next to Chequer's Bridge. Car park and picnic area. See signs at car park for opening times. Crookham Wharf was one of ten wharves along the canal where coal and timber were transhipped.

Coxheath Bridge and Footbridge

Coxheath Bridge and Footbridge. Built c.1970 to replace an earlier bridge. A separate footbridge has been built alongside the road bridge. Bridge.

Iron Bridge (Queens Avenue)

Iron Bridge (Queens Avenue). Bridge of Historic Interest. The present bridge dates from 1996 and is a faithful reproduction of the previous structure built in 1898 by the Army to transport men and equipment across the canal.

Reading Road bridge

Reading Road bridge. One of the three low bridges on the canal. One of the three low bridges on the canal as a result of the bridge being lowered for the convenience of motorists in the late 1950s when the canal was disused. Clearance here for boats

Kiln Bridge (St Johns)

Kiln Bridge (St Johns). Just above Lock 11. Bridge.

Hangers Way - Hawkley to Steep

Hangers Way - Hawkley to Steep. Route distance. 3.5 miles - 1 to 2 hours. Start point. Hawkley. Download the route. A short history of the Hangers Way. The Hangers Way is a 21-mile long-distance walking route. The route begins at Alton Railway

The story of the hermit of Crab Wood

The story of the hermit of Crab Wood. Route distance. 0.51 miles. Start point. Crab Wood car park. Download the route and the story. A short description of Crab Wood. Crab Wood, near Winchester in Hampshire, is a Local Nature Reserve. It is an

Celebrate Easter Sunday

Celebrate Easter Sunday. in the Garden Restaurant & Tea Rooms. Download to calendar. 28 March 2027 midday to 2:15pm. Sunday 28 March, 12noon – 2.15pm. Join us in The Garden Restaurant this Easter Sunday and celebrate the flavours of spring.

Corporate team building

Corporate team building. Swap the office for the beach and make some memories with us. We can create anything from fully inclusive residential packages with progressive activities, to just hiring out a conference room with a sea-view for the day.

Chertsey Road Bridge

Chertsey Road Bridge. Below this bridge is the site of C. Spanton & Co's timber wharf. C. Spanton & Co's timber wharf which bought in timber from the Surrey Docks in London. Spanton's yard was finally demolished in 1969. Bridge.

Play

Information about the children's play facilities at Staunton Farm including an indoor play barn and an outdoor play area.

Country parks Attractions

Towpath code

Towpath code. We hope you enjoy exploring the Canal, but we do ask that you share the towpath considerately – "share the space, drop your pace". The towpath code is a handy reminder:. Share the space Consider other people and the local environment

Country parks

Gasworks (Government Road) Bridge

Gasworks (Government Road) Bridge. Adjacent to Ash Lock (Lock 29). Bridge.

Celebrate Fathers Day

Celebrate Fathers Day. in the Garden Restaurant & Tea Rooms. Download to calendar. 20 June 2027 midday to 2:15pm. Sunday 21 June, 12noon – 2.15pm. This Father's Day, treat Dad to a memorable day out with a visit to the Gardens and a delicious meal

Staunton Way - Chalton to Ditcham Park

Staunton Way - Chalton to Ditcham Park. Route distance. 6 miles. Start point. Chalton. Download the route. Chalton to Ditcham Park walk. A short history of the Staunton Way. The Staunton Way is a 8.5 to 20.5 mile route from Queen Elizabeth Country

Hamamelis (witch hazel)

Hamamelis (witch hazel). Sir Harold Hillier Gardens holds all five known species of witch hazel, two of which are from China and Japan, and three from the United States. However, most of the 152-plant collection is comprised of cultivars. The

Powerboating

Powerboating. Powerboating offers both the gentle pace of a leisurely cruise and the thrill of flying across the open water. Whatever your pace, our RYA courses will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and make the most of

Action adventure holidays

Action adventure holidays. Get your children active with a jam-packed adventure stay at Calshot. Explore the water of the Solent or hit the ground running on land for a holiday your children will never forget. Adventure week. Adventure Week. 5 days |

Langmans Lane (Goldsworth Bridge)

Langmans Lane (Goldsworth Bridge). One of the few original canal bridges left in Surrey. Adjacent to Lock 7. Now a Scheduled Monument this bridge is one of the few original canal bridges left in Surrey. Its renovation was funded by English Heritage.

The dragon of Butser Hill

The dragon of Butser Hill. Route distance. 0.75 miles. Start point. Butser Hill car park. Download the route and the story. A short history of Butser Hill National Nature Reserve. Butser Hill National Nature Reserve lies within the Queen Elizabeth

Lithocarpus (stone oak)

Lithocarpus (stone oak). These are the closest relatives to oak and are very similar to evergreen oaks. Native to warmer parts of Asia, they number over 200 species in the wild, however most aren’t tolerant of the UK’s colder climate. The