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Five family friendly activities to do this autumn

Even if you think you’ve discovered all of the family friendly activities at your local country parks and farms, there’s always more to discover

Our Volunteers

Some of our volunteers explain what it is like to volunteer at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

St Mary Bourne, Portway walk

St Mary Bourne, Portway walk. Route distance. 1.5 miles. Start point. St Mary Bourne recreation ground. Download the route. St Mary Bourne, Portway walk. A brief history of St Mary Bourne. The wooded areas around St Mary Bourne, especially to the

Animals

Discover the animals you can meet down on the farm.

Pumpkins in the Park

Pumpkins in the Park. Seasonal pumpkin fun. Download to calendar. 17 October 2026 10am to 18 October 2026 5pm. Visit the park for a fun-filled, two-day festival. A weekend packed with giant pumpkins, live entertainment, delicious street food, family

Your Countryside wrapped: Hampshire Countryside Service’s highlights 2023

Your Countryside wrapped: Hampshire Countryside Service’s highlights 2023. read ( words). Dec 27 2023. This year we’ve been nurturing Hampshire’s countryside, working hard to look after nature, so nature can look after you. Here are some of

School visits to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Book a school visit to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens with day programmes available linking to all parts of the National Curriculum

Ringwood Hightown and Crow

Ringwood Hightown and Crow. Route distance. 3.5 miles. Start point. Elm Tree Inn. Download the route. Ringwood Hightown and Crow walk. A short history of Ringwood. Ringwood is the Western Gateway to the beautiful New Forest National Park. For

Food and drink

Where to buy food and drink at Staunton Farm including hot meals and drinks, sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks.

Attractions Country parks

Parking at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Details regarding where to park when visiting Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

The Lost Halloween Spell - A seasonal Woodland trail

The Lost Halloween Spell - A seasonal Woodland trail. Download to calendar. 17 October 2026 9:30am to 1 November 2026 5pm. The Woodland Witch has lost her Halloween magic! Her 10 magical ingredients have been scattered throughout the woodland.

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving. It's time to get messy so bring your best pumpkin carving skills! Download to calendar. 28 October 2026 10:30am to 3pm. Whether you're a beginner or an expert pumpkin carver, come and get creative with our Pumpkin Carving session!

Crew Adventures - Episode 1

Crew Adventures - Episode 1. read ( words). Jan 31 2022. We’re proud of our expert crew and the incredible work they do at our outdoor activity centres. Their love for the great outdoors has steered them into a career like no other. This passion

How we manage the Canal

The Basingstoke Canal Authority (BCA), was set up to manage the Basingstoke Canal as a managing agent on behalf of the Hampshire and Surrey County Councils who jointly own the Canal.

Country parks

Sherfield-on-Loddon walk

Sherfield-on-Loddon walk. Route distance. 5 miles. Start point. Sherfield Park. Download the route. Sherfield-on-Loddon walk. A short history of Sherfield-on-Loddon. Sherfield-on-Loddon is a picturesque village near Basingstoke. Highlights for

Hambledon cricket and countryside

Hambledon cricket and countryside. Route distance. 10 miles. Start point. People's Market. Download the route. Hambledon cricket and countryside walk. A short history of cricket at Hambledon. From the top of Windmill Down it is possible to see all

Englefield Estate Tadley

Englefield Estate Tadley. Route distance. 7.25 miles. Start point. RG26 3TB. Download the route. Englefield Estate Tadley walk. A short history of Tadley. Tadley lies next to the northern border of Hampshire. The origin of the name is uncertain. In

Teeny Tiny Farmers

Join Teeny Tiny farms during term time for a farm-based activity session, designed specifically with pre-school children in mind.

Our story

Information on the history of Staunton Farm.

Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids

Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids. Download to calendar. 24 October 2026 10am to 11:30am. Get creative this Halloween at our fun-filled arts and crafts workshop for children! With all materials provided, young artists can let their imagination run

Nature

Lepe Country Park is a picturesque landscape that is home to a diverse range of animals, plants, and marine life

Conservation

Find out what role the Gardens have to play in conservation and biodiversity.

Restoration Films by local student-cum-freelancer, Jack Halsall

In December 2018, a young man named Jack approached the park team with an idea and a camera in his hands

Climate change

As a part of the Hampshire Countryside Service, our aim is to be a part of the solution to climate change. Working in collaboration with many teams and partners, we’re committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase biodiversity, and

Shipwright's Way - Havant to Hayling Island

Shipwright's Way - Havant to Hayling Island. Route distance. 5.5 miles. Start point. Langstone. Download the route. Section 11: Hayling Island. A short history of The Shipwright's Way. The Shipwright's Way is a long-distance route linking villages