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Kingsley Common trail

Kingsley Common trail. Route distance. 1.5 miles. Start point. Kingsley Pond. Download the route. Kingsley Common Trail walk. A short history of Kingsley Parish. The parish of Kingsley stretches from Frith End and Alice Holt Forest in the north-east

John Hillier 1935-2025

John Hillier 1935-2025. read ( words). Aug 5 2025. We at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are deeply saddened by the passing of John Hillier, a visionary plantsman and cherished friend. John’s life was woven into the very fabric of these Gardens. From

Celebrate National Cream Tea Day

Celebrate National Cream Tea Day. in the Garden Restaurant & Tea Rooms. Download to calendar. 26 June 2026 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Friday 26 June, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Host or attend a cream tea with friends! Set aside an afternoon to relax and chat over

A guide to the sports at this year’s winter games

A guide to the sports at this year’s winter games. read ( words). Feb 16 2022. With this year’s winter games well underway, it’s time to dig a little deeper into the background of some of the spectacular winter sports currently hitting our

Test Way - Hurstbourne Tarrant to St Mary Bourne

Test Way - Hurstbourne Tarrant to St Mary Bourne. Route distance. 3 miles - 1 to 2 hours. Start point. Hurstbourne Tarrant. Download the route. Hurstbourne Tarrant to St Mary Bourne walk. A short history of the Test Way. The Test Way is a 44 mile

Accessibility

Information about access and accessibility throughout Royal Victoria Country Park

Spend time with family in Hampshire’s countryside this winter

Spend time with family in Hampshire’s countryside this winter. read ( words). Dec 29 2022. This blog post is brought to you by Hampshire County Council Fostering Service. There are lots of ways you and your family can enjoy Hampshire’s

Five reasons to take your homeschool lessons outdoors

Here are just five reasons to encourage learning outside.

Hook circular to Rotherwick and back

Hook circular to Rotherwick and back. Route distance. 3.5 miles. Start point. Village Centre. Download the route. Hook to Rotherwick and back circular walk. A short description of the walk. The walk takes you to Rotherwick with its village duck pond,

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing. Relax, reflect and recharge. Download to calendar. 16 October 2026 10:30am to 1:30pm. Various dates from Friday 13 March – Friday 27 November. 10.30am to 1.30pm. Friday 16 October. Experience the serenity of Forest Bathing. This

The Get Together

The Get Together. Make any team day, event or celebration truly memorable by exchanging the office for a unique space at our Centre. This package includes:. Fully equipped meeting room. Choose how you would like the space to be set up on the day.

3 festive decorations to make at home

Reusing old decorations is a good way of reducing your waste. Another great way is to create your own using natural and biodegradable materials.

Why are trees important and what is an arboretum?

Why are trees important and what is an arboretum? read ( words). Oct 15 2021. Why are trees important? Trees are great to sit under on hot summer days or for sheltering from rain in the winter, but they play a big role in keeping the planet going too

Kingsclere walk 2

Kingsclere walk 2. Route distance. 3 miles. Start point. North Street. Download the route. A short description of the Kingsclere walk. Kingsclere has varied countryside including open downland, steep slopes, small fields and woodland. This walk is

Access

Manor Farm is mostly accessible throughout the site and has accessible facilities.

Attractions Country parks

Five Hampshire Outdoor Centres activities you’ll only find at Argoed Lwyd

Read on to find out more about five of our exciting experiences.

Celebrating National Tree Week in Hampshire

Find out why tree planting is vital for protecting wildlife and fighting climate change, plus how you can get involved this November.

Dawn chorus birds you’ll hear in Hampshire

Here are a few birds you’ll be able to hear almost anywhere in Hampshire.

Hannington For Down

Hannington For Down. Route distance. 2.5 miles. Start point. Village Green. Download the route. Hannington For Down walk. A short history of Hannington. The Village. Hannington is recorded as a settlement in 899AD, and is listed in the Domesday

Cycling at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Get on your bike at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and make the most of our cycling and mountain biking trails for all abilities.

A guide to the wildlife of Castle Bottom National Nature Reserve

Castle Bottom National Nature Reserve is home to one of the most important valley mires in southern England.

Case study: Andrews’ Endowed Church of England Primary School

We spoke to Sam from Andrews' Endowed Primary School about his experience taking Year 6 pupils to Calshot. With seven years of fun-filled memories and learning experiences, he had plenty to share!

Kingsley Farm trail

Kingsley Farm trail. Route distance. 2 miles. Start point. Country Market. Download the route. Kingsley Farm Trail walk. A short history of Kingsley Parish. The parish of Kingsley stretches from Frith End and Alice Holt Forest in the north-east to

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster. The Gardens’ collection of Cotoneaster contains 550 individual plants, including many rare species collected in the wild and seldom seen in cultivation. Plants range from lower growing creepers on our alpine beds to medium sized trees

Duck pond

Sophie’s Pond is situated at the entrance to Royal Victoria Country Park and is perfect for sitting quietly and watching the ducks