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Wildlife

River Hamble Country Park has an abundance of wildlife in the woods and on the water

Solent Way - Hamble to Hill Head

Solent Way - Hamble to Hill Head. Route distance. 5 miles - 2 hours. Start point. Hamble. Download the route. Hamble to Hill Head walk. A short history of the Solent Way. The Solent Way is a 60-mile long-distance coastal walking route from the

Plan a school trip to Hampshire Outdoor Centres

Plan a school trip to Hampshire Outdoor Centres. read ( words). Oct 13 2020. This blog has been updated to reflect the change to the name of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons, and to remove information about

Weddings at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Queen Elizabeth Country Park makes the perfect backdrop for celebrating your love

Speed limits

The Speed Limit within the River Hamble is 6 knots.

Avon Valley Path - Downton to Fordingbridge

Avon Valley Path - Downton to Fordingbridge. Route distance. 7 miles - 3 to 4 hours. Start point. Downton High Street. Download the route. Downton to Fordingbridge walk. A short history of the Avon Valley Path. The Avon Valley Path is a 34-mile, long

Things to do

There’s plenty to enjoy at Royal Victoria Country Park, from woodland and coastal walks to outdoor activities and a historic Chapel.

What's on

Current range of events happening at Lepe.

Event space & room hire

Event space & room hire. With its stunning sea views and unique location, Calshot offers a memorable place to hold any event or celebration. Our centre offers a range of facilities and both indoor and outdoor spaces to cater for all requirements.

Mid-Summer Evening Supper

Mid-Summer Evening Supper. and Guided Tour. Download to calendar. 18 June 2026 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Thursday 18 June, 6.30pm. Celebrate the summer and come for a rare opportunity to see the Gardens in the evening after we have closed. A fascinating

Hook Basingstoke Canal

Hook Basingstoke Canal. Route distance. 9.5 miles. Start point. Village Centre. Download the route. Hook Basingstoke Canal walk. A short description of the walk. This walk takes you through woodlands then follows the Basingstoke Canal past King

Become a member

Members receive an exciting package of benefits including unlimited entrance to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Gift memberships are also available.

An instructor's guide to Europe's ski resorts

An instructor's guide to Europe's ski resorts. read ( words). Nov 7 2022. Gliding through snowy European landscapes is an extraordinary experience whether it’s your first time or your hundredth. Our instructors at Calshot Activities Centre are

Food & Drink

A fantastic range of great value home cooked meals and delicious treats are available at our restaurant and cafes.

Celebrate Fathers Day

Celebrate Fathers Day. in the Garden Restaurant & Tea Rooms. Download to calendar. 21 June 2026 midday to 2:15pm. Sunday 21 June, 12noon – 2.15pm. This Father's Day, show your Dad how much you appreciate him with a gift that he would enjoy. Visit

Exploring Hound

Exploring Hound. Route distance. 1.5 miles. Start point. Netley Railway Station. Download the route. Hound walk 1 exploring walk. A short description of The Parish of Hound. The Parish of Hound has a wealth of rights of way. These provide a

Test Way - West Down Chilbolton to Stockbridge

Test Way - West Down Chilbolton to Stockbridge. Route distance. 3 miles - 1 to 2 hours. Start point. West Down, Chilbolton. Download the route. West Down Chilbolton to Stockbridge walk. A short history of the Test Way. The Test Way is a 44 mile

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

Masterclass: Veteran Trees

Masterclass: Veteran Trees. Discover our fascinating collections. Download to calendar. 24 September 2026 9:30am to midday. Thursday 24 September, 9.30am – 12noon. The morning will start with a complimentary hot drink and an engaging illustrated

Bedser Footbridge

Bedser Footbridge. Named after two famous local cricketing heroes. Named after the famous local cricketing heroes - Sir Alec and Eric Bedser, whose two statues can be seen either side of the bridge. The footbridge bridge crosses the canal between

Play area

Royal Victoria Country Park has an enclosed play area with a great range of play equipment including a number of fully accessible pieces.

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.

Home Education Classes

Home Education Classes. for home educated children. Download to calendar. 2 November 2026 10:30am to 30 November 2026 11:30am. This is a recurring event. Mondays in termtime, 7 September - 14 December, 10.30am. Fun and learning for home educated

Home Education Classes

Home Education Classes. for home educated children. Download to calendar. 5 October 2026 10:30am to 19 October 2026 11:30am. This is a recurring event. Mondays in termtime, 7 September - 14 December, 10.30am. Fun and learning for home educated

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.