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Longparish Firgo

Longparish Firgo. Route distance. 4 miles. Start point. Village shop. Download the route. A short history of Longparish. Longparish consists of many hamlets, including Forton, Middleton, Longparish Station, West Aston and East Aston. It lies along

Pinus (pine)

Pinus (pine). The pines in the Gardens’ large National Collection come from all over the temperate world – especially North America, Mexico and Asia. Among the 692 individual plants in the collection are the rarely cultivated Pinus coulteri,

Coxheath Bridge and Footbridge

Coxheath Bridge and Footbridge. Built c.1970 to replace an earlier bridge. A separate footbridge has been built alongside the road bridge. Bridge.

Hambledon wild flowers

Hambledon wild flowers. Route distance. 3.25 miles. Start point. People's Market. Download the route. Hambledon wild flowers walk. A short history about Speltham Down. The National Trust owns Speltham Down. This is a natural unspoiled chalk

Newtown heathland and Herbert

Newtown heathland and Herbert. Route distance. 1.75 miles. Start point. Jonathan Hill car park. Download the route. Newtown Heathland and Herbert walk. A short history of Newtown. The Parish of Newtown lies in the very north of Hampshire and adjoins

Projects and partnerships

Find out about some of the projects and partnerships we are involved with

Plants of Current Interest - May 2024

Plants of current interest

Our partners at Calshot Spit

Our partners at Calshot Spit. Calshot Spit is home to several other watersports businesses, from retailers to schools and clubs. We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Calshot Sailing Club, 24-7 Boardsports, Nomadic Kitesurf and The SUP Co

Plants of Current Interest for July

Plants of current interest

Top activities to do around Calshot

We’ve come up with a list of our favourite activities in and around our centre. By foot or by car, there’s so much around Calshot to explore and enjoy.

Ways eating seasonally can help to protect the planet

As we learn more about our impact on climate change, a lot of us are thinking more about how we can make changes that reduce our carbon footprints

Your 5-step guide to pollination

This year all us rangers at the Hampshire Countryside Service are each making a pledge to do something to help our pollinators

History at River Hamble Country Park

River Hamble Country Park has a history that reaches far back through the centuries, with its location on the River Hamble providing access for many as a key piece of Hampshire’s countryside.

Angling on the Basingstoke Canal

Angling on the Basingstoke Canal. Fishing on the canal is on a catch and release basis only. All anglers on the canal are required to have an Environment Agency rod licence and a fishing permit issued by the Basingstoke Canal Authority. It is an

Country parks

Our top 5 places to spot bluebells in Hampshire

Spring is a magical time to explore Hampshire’s countryside. Hampshire Countryside Service manages a wide range of habitats across the county that burst into life as the days grow longer and warmer.

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'. Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'. The tallest example of it's type in the country. This stunning fastigiate (upright growing) purple/red beech is a champion tree in the Gardens. The tallest example of it's type in the

Deepcut High Bridge

Deepcut High Bridge. Built 1938 and refurbished 1990. Bridge.

Plants of Current Interest - July 2024

Plants of current interest

What's on at Staunton Country Park

Upcoming events at Staunton Country Park, and information on hiring the site for parties and commercial events

Plants of Current Interest - February 2024

Plants of current interest

Plants of Current Interest - November 2024

Plants of current interest

Uniform and community groups

Uniform and community groups. We welcome groups looking for an adventure fix and a healthy dose of nature. With our fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities, we’re a suitable option year-round for everyone. Email [email protected]. Forge Lodge.

Runway’s End Outdoor Centre

A carbon neutral site, Runway’s End sits beside Basingstoke Canal and boasts a wide range of environmental and adventure activities for schools.

Things to do

Lepe has over a mile of beach, pine fringed cliffs, wildflower meadows, woods and historic D-Day remains.

Plants of Current Interest - October

Plants of current interest