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Valley View (Deadman's) Footbridge

Valley View (Deadman's) Footbridge. Wooden footbridge. Private wooden footbridge over the canal.

Teddy bears' picnic

A day of early years activities themed around bears

Your guide to forest bathing

You’ve probably heard of forest bathing – it’s a hot topic right now – and if you haven’t then you’re about to!

ROC Underground Monitoring Post

The ROC post at Lepe was built to monitor the effects of a nuclear blast should Britain come under attack.

Kiln Bridge (St Johns)

Kiln Bridge (St Johns). Just above Lock 11. Bridge.

Eco-friendly winter crafts ideas for kids

As the nights draw in it’s a great time to get cosy and start some winter craft projects.

Countryside 2025 highlights: nature, access and community

From thriving wildlife to improved access and unforgettable experiences, Hampshire’s great outdoors has never looked better.

Find a coastal walk in Hampshire

In Hampshire, we’re lucky to have 230 miles of beautiful coastline, so we’re sharing four of our favourite coastal walks for you to try.

Access

Information about accessibility at Staunton Farm including accessible toilets, disabled parking bays and concessionary tickets.

Attractions Country parks

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) in Wales, visitors can enjoy all the landscape has to offer. Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre provides the chance for students to undertake new

Manor Farm fairy folk story walk

Manor Farm fairy folk story walk. Route distance. 0.76 miles. Start point. Barnfield Kiosk. Download the route and the story. A short history of the River Hamble Country Park. The River Hamble Country Park was previously called Manor Farm Country

Food and drink

Manor Farm offers a selection of hot food, hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks, baked goods, and ice cream.

Attractions Country parks

Lock 7

Lock 7. St Johns' Flight. Lock.

Lock 9

Lock 9. St Johns' Flight. Lock.

Exploring Hamble

Exploring Hamble. Route distance. 5 miles. Start point. Hamble village square. Downloads. A brief history of Hamble-le-Rice. Hamble-le-Rice, situated at the mouth of the River Hamble, has been a significant maritime centre for centuries. In the 14th

Story of Staunton Country Park

How Staunton Country Park became a visitor attraction and how it is currently run

Farnborough Road Wharf Bridge

Farnborough Road Wharf Bridge. Bridge of historic interest. The extensive timber shoring holding steel tie rods is believed to date from 1914 when strengthening works were carried out. It now carries one carriageway of the A325 over the canal.

Woodend Bridge

Woodend Bridge. Just above Lock 9. Bridge.

Wayfarers Walk - Inkpen Beacon to Kingsclere

Wayfarers Walk - Inkpen Beacon to Kingsclere. Route distance. 13 miles. Start point. Inkpen Beacon. Download the route. Inkpen Beacon to Kingsclere walk. A short history of the Wayfarers Walk. The Wayfarers Walk is a 70-mile, long-distance walking

Farmhouse and Wartime Cottage

Discover some of our heritage and step back in time in our beautiful farmhouse and wartime cottage.

About Sir Harold

About Sir Harold. Sir Harold was born in 1905, the son of Edwin Lawrence Hillier and Ethel Gifford, a world-renowned expert on conifers whose own father had started a small florist and nursery in Winchester in 1864. Sir Harold receiving his

Plants of Current Interest - Easter/April 2024

Plants of current interest

Cannonball and Coney Acres

Cannonball and Coney Acres. Cannonball and Coney Acres wedding venue. Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Host your wedding reception at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and relax in the breathtaking countryside. Set against the slopes of Butser Hill, the

Plants of Current Interest - April 2024

Plants of current interest

Chequers Bridge

Chequers Bridge. Grade II listed bridge. Built c.1792 and restored in 1977 by the Crookham Village Association.