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Walking trails

Grab your walking boots and enjoy a calming coastal or countryside walk at Lepe Country Park

Traditional farmyard

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

Attractions Country parks

Solent Way - Gosport to Langstone

Closure - part of the Solent Way between Broad Street and Clarence Pier will be temporarily closed until Autumn 2022 due to Southsea Coastal scheme - flood defence project, an alternative route has been provided via Pembroke Gardens. Solent Way -

Environmentally conscious packing list for campers

Environmentally conscious packing list for campers. read ( words). Jun 22 2023. Camping connects you with nature, whether you're exploring a local beauty spot or going further afield. It offers unique experiences like waking up to a curious cow at

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

Case Study: Valley Road Primary School

Case Study: Valley Road Primary School. read ( words). Sep 23 2022. We spoke to Caroline from Valley Road Primary School about her experience of taking pupils to Calshot. What made you choose Calshot Activities Centre for your residential? We've

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

A beginner’s guide to Hampshire’s garden birds

We’ve written a handy guide to the five most common birds you’re likely to spot in your Hampshire garden.

Accessibility

All you need to know about accessibility in Hampshire's countryside

Birch package

Birch package. /sitecore/media library/Images/thingstodo/countryside-weddings/00-countryside-weddings-rvcp-500x500. Birch wedding package. Royal Victoria Country Park. Soak up the scenery and heritage of the Chapel as you celebrate your big day with

Make a donation

How to make a donation to help support Staunton Farm.

Brick Kiln Bridge

Brick Kiln Bridge. Grade II listed bridge within Up Nately Local Nature Reserve. The bridge dates from 1790 and was strengthened in 1973 with a concrete saddle and four pairs of pattress plates connected by tie rods.

Six ways to prepare for your skiing holiday

Six ways to prepare for your skiing holiday. read ( words). Dec 6 2022. Ski season is underway, you’ve got your holiday booked (or if you don’t, check out our European resort guide for some inspiration), and now you need to get yourself ready!

Brockenhurst village walk

Brockenhurst village walk. Route distance. 1.5 miles. Start point. Brockenhurst Railway Station. Download the route. Brockenhurst village walk. A short history of Brockenhurst. Well known for the diversity of its shops, tea houses, pubs and

Baseleys Bridge

Baseleys Bridge. Grade II listed bridge. Built c.1792 and restored in 1975. It is now a footbridge. Bridge.

Malthouse Bridge and Footbridge

Malthouse Bridge and Footbridge. Grade II listed bridge. Built c.1792, subsequently reinforced with several ties and steel straps, and was extensively repaired in 1951.

Brookwood Bridge

Brookwood Bridge. Also known as Connaught Bridge. Adjacent to Lock 12.

Lock 12

Lock 12. Brookwood Flight. Lock.

Lock 14

Lock 14. Brookwood Flight. Lock.

Experiences

Experience the real South Downs at Hampshire’s Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Pirbright Bridge

Pirbright Bridge. Just below Lock 15. Bridge.

Closures and works

Find out about planned maintenance along the Canal or what to do if your works will affect part of the Canal.

Country parks

The Cleft Chin Murder

The Cleft Chin Murder. Lecture Lunch. Download to calendar. 12 November 2026 11am to 1:30pm. Thursday 12 November, 11am. Extra date added due to popular demand! As Hitler’s V2 rockets hit London in 1944, a 22‑year‑old American GI deserter and

Runway’s End Outdoor Centre’s Explore Programme

Runway’s End Outdoor Centre’s Explore Programme. Incredible adventure, low price. Our most affordable programme yet, created to make outdoor experiences accessible to all. In this programme a full class (up to 36 students) will spend their time

Broad Oak Bridge

Broad Oak Bridge. Bridge of historic interest. Built c.1792 and extensively restored in 1980. The bridge is now only a footbridge which provides access across the canal to the towpath and Odiham Common.