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Food and drink

Take a break from your day exploring Lepe to grab a delicious bite to eat or a refreshing drink

Instructor courses

Hampshire Outdoor Centres are a great choice for your professional instructor courses. We are ideally located to deliver a range of outdoor courses on water or land.

Eelmoor Bridge

Eelmoor Bridge. One of several army girder bridges along this stretch of canal. This bridge replaced an earlier brick built bridge whose footings can still be seen under the present bridge on the non-towpath side. The nearby Eelmoor Flash is noted

Kitten in Colour Pencil

Kitten in Colour Pencil. Art Workshop. Download to calendar. 28 June 2026 10am to 4pm. Sunday 28 June, 10am – 4pm. Extra date added due to popular demand! An introduction to colour pencils with professional artist Karen Coulson. Explore the

Pop-Up Shop

Pop-Up Shop. Charity shop. Download to calendar. 3 December 2026 10:30am to 4 December 2026 2:30pm. Thursday 3 December & Friday 4 December. 10.30am – 2.30pm . Run by our volunteer team the shop is held in the Courtyard at the Visitor Pavilion.

Three ways to celebrate the summer solstice in Hampshire

Here are our favourite ways to mark the occasion in Hampshire.

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

Let there be light: how to fight the winter slump by getting outside

Heading out into the great outdoors offers a whole host of benefits to our mind and bodies.

The Mystical Tale of Nevi Wesh

The Mystical Tale of Nevi Wesh. Route distance. 1.68 miles. Start point. Holmsley Walk car park. Download the route and the story. A short history of the Parish of Bransgore. Bransgore Parish comprises the Hampshire villages of Bransgore

Summer Family Spotter

Summer Family Spotter. Self-guided family fun. Download to calendar. 5 May 2026 10am to 4pm. Tuesday 5 May – Friday 17 July. Self-guided fun with all the family. The garden’s bursting with colour — spot butterflies, buzzing bees, and gorgeous

What our instructors are up to this summer – part 2

We spoke to Doug, Senior Instructor at Calshot, about his recent sailing trip.

Autumn Spotter

Autumn Spotter. self-guided. Download to calendar. 12 September 2026 10am to 4pm. Saturday 12 September – Sunday 30 November. Self-guided family fun. What can you find in the Garden? Children must be accompanied by an adult. Normal garden

Falconry Photography Day

Falconry Photography Day. Workshop. Download to calendar. 3 October 2026 10am to 4pm. Saturday 3 October, 10.30am – 4pm. The session begins with a short Introduction to falconry to give you a good understanding of the nature of the birds. Followed

Pop-Up Shop

Pop-Up Shop. All products are sourced from the Gardens. Download to calendar. 24 September 2026 10:30am to 25 September 2026 2:30pm. Thursday 24 September and Friday 25 September,. 10.30am – 2.30pm . Run by our volunteer team the shop is held in

Story of salterns, sea monsters and saving the day

Story of salterns, sea monsters and saving the day. Route distance. 1.12 miles. Start point. SO41 8AF. Download the route and the story. A short history of Keyhaven Nature Reserve. The reserve covers nearly 200 Ha (500 acres) between the mouth of

Test Way - St Mary Bourne to Longparish

Test Way - St Mary Bourne to Longparish. Route distance. 5.5 miles - 2 to 3 hours. Start point. St Mary Bourne. Download the route. St Mary Bourne to Longparish walk. A short history of the Test Way. The Test Way is a 44 mile long-distance walking

Accessibility

Find out more about accessibility at Lepe so you can plan your next day out.

A guide to the wildlife of Martin Down National Nature Reserve

Martin Down National Nature Reserve is one of the largest expanses of continuous chalk downland in the UK.

The Writers' Way

The Writers' Way. Route distance. 17 miles. Start point. Chawton. Download the route. The Writers’ Way is a 17 mile trail linking Alton to surrounding villages through some beautiful countryside; it is open to walkers, cyclists and horse-riders.

Outdoor Qigong and Nature Connection

Outdoor Qigong and Nature Connection. a peaceful morning of Qigong. Download to calendar. 6 July 2026 10:30am to midday. Monday 6 July, 10.30am – 12noon. Join Bev for a peaceful morning of Qigong – an ancient Chinese practice of gentle, flowing

Summer insect spotting guide

Grab your sunhat and suncream, get outside, and start spotting.

Group visits

Give your pupils, youth group members, friends or teammates a day out to remember at Lepe Country Park.

Accommodation

Accommodation. If you’re looking for a simple yet comfortable stay on the coast with beautiful views - we’ve got you covered. Available at the weekends and in school holidays, our beachfront accommodation is perfect for family and group get

Running

Paths and trails for running in Hampshire's countryside