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Tick Tock! The Clock is working again!

Now that the coach house clock is operational, the Friends of Staunton Country Park are looking towards getting the original mechanism up and running but they need your support

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.

Festive Mosaic Christmas Decorations

Festive Mosaic Christmas Decorations. Join us this festive season and unleash your creativity! Download to calendar. 17 December 2026 10:30am to 1pm. Join us for a magical, hands-on mosaic Christmas decoration workshop that's bursting with festive

Home activity pack

Home activity pack. read ( words). Dec 1 2021. Our expert instructors have put together ten fun and educational activities to try at home with the kids. So if you’re looking for ideas to bring the adventure closer to home or just keep the kids

Meetings and business hire

Charming spaces and free access to the world-renowned gardens and arboretum will make your business function truly unique.

Stubbington Study Centre

Set on the beautiful Hampshire coast near Fareham, Stubbington Study Centre offers a remarkable natural setting with diverse wildlife habitats.

Nature Inspired - Bird and Small Mammal Art Workshop

Nature Inspired - Bird and Small Mammal Art Workshop. Download to calendar. 13 October 2026 10am to 1pm. Connect with nature through creativity! Join us for a Nature Inspired Art workshop Exploring Birds and Small Mammals. Perfect for any age or

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run. Join East Hants & Havant Mind for a Festive Frolic to raise awareness around mental health. Download to calendar. 29 November 2026 9am to midday. Join us on Sunday 29th November, at Staunton Country Park for festive

Shipwrights Way - Hayling Island to Portsmouth

Shipwrights Way - Hayling Island to Portsmouth. Route distance. 5 miles. Start point. At the ferry from Hayling Island. Download the route. Hayling Island to Portsmouth walk. A short history of The Shipwrights Way. The Shipwrights Way is a

Volunteering at Staunton Country Park

Find out what volunteering opportunities we have at Staunton Country Park.

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

What to put in your garden bird feeders

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

Climate change

We are committed to reducing our carbon emissions and increasing climate change resilience to protect our environment, infrastructure, and communities.

Governance

Find out how the Gardens are governed

History of the River Hamble

Discover the long and varied history of the River Hamble

Apply for a mooring

For more information about moorings, get in touch with our Moorings Manager via email: [email protected]

Booking Sir Harold Hillier Gardens – terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for school and groups booking with Hillier Gardens

Attractions

How to spot the first signs of spring

To help you know what to expect and when, we’ve created a month-by-month guide so you can spot the signs that spring has finally sprung.

A comfy seat and a warming drink – take a tour of Staunton with us

A comfy seat and a warming drink – take a tour of Staunton with us. read ( words). Dec 18 2019. Hi everyone, I’m Tim Speller, Manager of Staunton Country Park near Havant - welcome to our new blog post. I thought that as we near the end of the

Outdoor and adventure at Calshot Activities Centre

Outdoor and adventure at Calshot Activities Centre. Our most popular residential programmes. Calshot Activities Centre provides a diverse range of education opportunities with a dedicated field studies centre for all curriculum stages. Our most

Crew Adventures - Episode 4

Crew Adventures - Episode 4. read ( words). Jul 7 2022. Life is one great adventure. By choice or fate, the paths we take can change in an instant, but those twists and turns are what define us and the lives we live. In this episode of Crew

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

The Lookout

Pop into our friendly café at Lepe for a pick-me-up and enjoy panoramic views of the Solent.

Garden Beasts and Where to Find Them

Discover which animals make Hillier Gardens their home as you journey around our different habitats.

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!