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What is a champion tree?

What is a champion tree? read ( words). Sep 21 2021. When you hear the words ‘champion’ you might think of athletes winning competitions or maybe even superheroes saving the day, but what is a champion tree? A champion is someone who is the best

Annual Carols around the Christmas Tree

Annual Carols around the Christmas Tree. Download to calendar. 17 December 2026 6pm to 8pm. Join us for our annual Carols around the Christmas Tree event, a much loved festive tradition filled with music, Christmas cheer and plenty of singing. With

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.

Plan your visit to Staunton Country Park

Where to find Staunton Country Park and information about things to see and do, parking and facilities

Planning your school visit to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Find out about the services and facilities available for school visits to the Gardens

Attractions

Seasons

Learn about the seasons and seasonal changes

Children's birthday parties at Tile Barn

Children's birthday parties at Tile Barn. Bring up to 10 children per activity and leave the entertaining to us! Our adrenaline, action-packed parties are guaranteed fun and an experience to remember. We provide exciting activities with qualified

Test Way - Mottisfont to Romsey

Test Way - Mottisfont to Romsey. Route distance. 5 miles - 2 hours. Start point. Mottisfont. Download the route. Mottisfont to Romsey walk. A short history of the Test Way. The Test Way is a 44 mile long-distance walking route. The walk begins high

Low-cost family fun at Hampshire Outdoor Centres

Low-cost family fun at Hampshire Outdoor Centres. read ( words). Nov 3 2023. This blog post is brought to you by Fostering Hampshire Children. Check out their #OpenYourDoor campaign to learn more about what foster care is and how you can support

South Downs National Park

Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a gateway to the South Downs National Park.

Three tips for planning outdoor lessons for children with SEND

It’s important to be prepared when taking learning outdoors, so here are some top tips to help you plan.

Horse riding at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Discover more about horse riding trails at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Watersports

The River Hamble is what makes our country park so unique. Not only do we have stretches of scenic shoreline for visitors to enjoy from land, but there are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy what this fantastic river has to

Become a nature photographer with these top tips

Become a nature photographer with these top tips. read ( words). Sep 21 2021. You don’t need a fancy camera to be a photographer, you just need a device that will take pictures and an artist’s eye. A lot of things go into taking a great photo,

The story of the magic of Park Wood

The story of the magic of Park Wood. Route distance. 0.39 miles. Start point. Entrance off London Rd. Download the route and the story. A short description of Park Wood. Park Wood is a small wood just to the north of Waterlooville. It is managed by

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns'

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns'. Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns'. Selected by Hillier Nurseries in 1960 from seedlings raised from Dutch imported seed. This Champion tree is a wonderful form of Himalayan Silver Birch, Betula

Lock 22 - Guards' Lock

Lock 22 - Guards' Lock. Deepcut Flight. Deepcut Flight. The Deepcut Flight contains 14 locks in only two miles (3.2 kms) raising the Basingstoke Canal from Pirbright 100 feet (30.5 metres) onto the summit of the Surrey heathland. To help preserve

Five more ways to bring nature into your New Year’s resolution

Get ready to turn over a new leaf and bring conservation into your new year.

Traditional farmyard

Manor Farm has a collection of traditional farm buildings dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries

Attractions Country parks

Lock opening times

Lock opening times. Deepcut and Brookwood Flights (Locks 12 to 28) closed until further notice due to low water levels. The canal does not have a major water source so there is a need to conserve water which means that we have to manage lock usage.

Country parks

Bishop's Waltham heritage walk

Bishop's Waltham heritage walk. Route distance. 4 miles. Start point. Station Roundabout. Download the route. Bishop's Waltham heritage walk. A short history of Bishop’s Waltham Palace. Bishop’s Waltham Palace was built by Henry de Blois once

Seasonal gardening tips for autumn and winter

Seasonal gardening tips for autumn and winter. read ( words). Sep 14 2021. Our Head Gardener passes on her top tips for a few jobs that might need doing for your garden over the next couple of months:. Perennials that are congested within the border

Planning ahead

Planning ahead. read ( words). Jul 15 2022. Before you visit, have a read of our handy guide to help you plan your day. Download our planning ahead guide.

Runway's End Eco Explorers

Runway's End Eco Explorers. Spend the day exploring the surrounding environment with our Eco Explorers package. How your group can benefit. Supports the curriculum to embed learning. Enhances health and wellbeing. Sparks curiosity and provides hands

Have a party to remember at Staunton Farm!

Staunton Farm can host birthday parties which include admission to the farm, an animal meet and greet, a party room and a party host.

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