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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

A tea-rrific summer at Staunton

Hi I’m Tim Speller, Manager of Staunton Country Park, and welcome to our new blog post

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

Inglis Pipe Bridge

Inglis Pipe Bridge. An early bridge designed by Sir Charles Inglis for the use of infantry in 1915. Sir Charles's bridge designs were much admired by Sir Donald Bailey, designer of the famous Bailey Bridge used in the Second World War.

Hannington around the village

Hannington around the village. Route distance. 0.75 miles. Start point. Village Green. Download the route. Hannington around the village walk. A short history of Hannington. The Village. Hannington is recorded as a settlement in 899AD, and is listed

What to put in your garden bird feeders

Top tips on how best to feed the birds in your garden

Lock 28 - Frimley Top Lock

Lock 28 - Frimley Top Lock. Deepcut Flight. Lock Cottage and Dry Dock. 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

Cowshott Manor Bridge

Cowshott Manor Bridge. Also known as Goal bridge. Adjacent to Lock 17. The bridge was completely rebuilt and reopened in 1982. Bridge.

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre

Located in Brockenhurst, against the backdrop of the beautiful New Forest National Park, Tile Barn Outdoor Centre is ideal for schools seeking engaging outdoor pursuits.

Caravan and Motorhome Club Rally Venue

Caravan and Motorhome Club Rally Venue. Caravan and Motorhome Club Rally Venue. Enjoy an amazing camping break in the grounds of Royal Victoria Country Park - set in beautiful grounds with easy access to many top attractions in the South: Visit the

Plan your visit

Plan your visit. Important Information. As a site of significant historical value, Calshot has uneven surfaces throughout. Caution and sensible footwear are advised when driving and walking around the site. Opening times. Main gates. 6am to 11:30pm.

How to make your own bug hotel

Join Education Ranger Lottie as she shows us how to make a bug hotel.

Around Silchester

Around Silchester. Route distance. 7.3 miles. Start point. RG7 2HP. Download the route. A short history of Silchester. The village of Silchester is at the very north of Hampshire at the border with Berkshire. Silchester’s name derives from the

Longparish riverdance walk

Longparish riverdance walk. Route distance. 3.5 miles. Start point. Village Hall. Download the route. Longparish riverdance walk. A short history of Longparish. Longparish consists of many hamlets, including Forton, Middleton, Longparish Station,

Wayfarers Walk - Denmead to Emsworth

Wayfarers Walk - Denmead to Emsworth. Route distance. 12 miles. Start point. Denmead. Download the route. Denmead to Emsworth walk. A short history of the Wayfarers Walk. The Wayfarers Walk is a 70-mile, long-distance walking route. The route will

Iron Bridge (Queens Avenue)

Iron Bridge (Queens Avenue). Bridge of Historic Interest. The present bridge dates from 1996 and is a faithful reproduction of the previous structure built in 1898 by the Army to transport men and equipment across the canal.

A history fan’s guide to Hampshire

We’re sharing some of our favourite spots to step back in time and imagine the landscapes and stories of the past.

Overton picnic walk and route

Overton picnic walk and route. Route distance. 2.5 miles. Start point. Overton car park. Download the route. Overton Take a picnic walk. A short history of Overton. Overton is a large village and parish in Hampshire, located west of the town of

Shipwrights Way - Staunton Country Park to Havant

Shipwrights Way - Staunton Country Park to Havant. Route distance. 3 miles. Start point. Staunton Country Park. Download the route. Staunton Country Park to Havant walk. A short history of The Shipwrights Way. The Shipwrights Way is a long-distance

Plants of Current Interest for September

Plants of current interest

Play Barn

The play barn is a farm-themed play area with plenty of activities and several accessible play pieces for children of all ages to enjoy

Country parks Attractions

Information for teachers

Information about the responsibilities of group leaders.

Langmans Lane (Goldsworth Bridge)

Langmans Lane (Goldsworth Bridge). One of the few original canal bridges left in Surrey. Adjacent to Lock 7. Now a Scheduled Monument this bridge is one of the few original canal bridges left in Surrey. Its renovation was funded by English Heritage.

Register to climb

Register to climb. Save time and register ahead of your visit. Here are all the registration options which are available to you. To climb unsupervised, we require you to be a competent climber, on your first visit to the wall we will complete a

Plants of Current Interest for June

Plants of current interest