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Gull Coppice

Gull Coppice. A reclaimed conifer plantation now mixed secondary woodland. About the site. Gull Coppice covers 40 acres and consists of two distinct habitats. Lawson's Cypress, a non-native conifer was planted by the Forestry Commission and has

Parties & groups

Pause video. Pause video. Parties & groups. Whether you’re building a new team, looking to just have fun and time in nature or celebrating and hosting an event- our facilities are perfectly located and equipped to cater for your group.

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Parties & Groups

Pause video. Pause video. Parties & Groups. With our stunning location, exciting activities, in-house catering, budget accommodation and vast facilities - Calshot is great venue for groups to get away from it all. Important Information. As a site of

Hampshire Country Parks and Farms

Our country parks have got outdoor activities for adventurers, local landmarks for history buffs and tonnes of fun for families.

Country parks

Claylands

Claylands. An area of grassland, scrub and woodland on the site of a former clay pit, once used for brick-making. About the site. Claylands Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). It lies close to residential

Wickham Common

Wickham Common. Open grassland, heathland and woodland. About the site. Wickham Common is common land situated just off the Southwick Road. It is typical in shape having horns of land leading to the common. These would once have been a drove road.

De Havilland Monument

De Havilland Monument. A memorial stone to Sir Geoffrey de Havilland. About the site. A memorial stone situated in the Seven Barrows field to the south of Beacon Hill. The inscription on the stone recalls that it was here that Sir Geoffrey de

Botley Wood Local Nature Reserve

Botley Wood Local Nature Reserve. An extensive area of varied woodland, scrub and grassland with rides and ancient droveways. The woods are of exceptional importance for wildlife. About the site. Botley Wood is a 108 hectare woodland in the heart of

Stay with us

Pause video. Pause video. Stay with us. In the heart of the New Forest National Park, we offer high quality and affordable canvas, bunkhouse and pod accommodation.

Rye and Hillside Commons

Rye and Hillside Commons. Wooded common land. About the site. Rye and Hillside Commons are areas of wooded common land near Odiham. Address. Near Odiham. Get directions to Rye and Hillside Commons. Contact us. North Area Office, Basing House,

Swings

Swings. Swings. Come and play on our swings. Lay back and relax on our flying carpet swing or jump on the large Super Snake Swing with your friends and see how high you can go. Further information for families.

Meadow

Meadow. Meadow. Informal mown paths lead you through our meadows and plant collection. In early summer you can see the common spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza fuchsia. Also yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor.

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Trees

Find out about the work Hampshire's Countryside Service does to protect and manage trees

Hayling Billy Line

Hayling Billy Line. Coastal footpath, bridlepath and cycleway along the shoreline of Langstone Harbour, following the route of the former Hayling Billy railway. About the site. The Hayling Billy Trail follows the original route of the ‘Hayling

Hampshire Outdoor Centres for schools

Hampshire Outdoor Centre's core purpose is to enhance young lives through outdoor education. We take pride in offering a truly memorable residential experience tailored to your preferences. Our four fantastic locations offer a range of adventurous

Events

Flowing through Hampshire for 7.5 miles (12km) southwards from its source near Bishop’s Waltham, the river courses from Bishop’s Waltham through Botley, Bursledon and Swanwick before joining with Southampton Water between Hamble-le-Rice and

Nature

Find out about the nature to be enjoyed in Hampshire's countryside

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields. Picnic site and viewpoint overlooking the mouth of the Hamble River. About the site. Strawberry Fields is a picnic site and viewpoint overlooking the mouth of the River Hamble. It is managed in partnership with Fareham Borough

Oakdene Wood

Oakdene Wood. Small area of oak woodland within Rowner, Gosport. About the site. This wood in Bridgemary, Gosport is sandwiched between Tichborne Way, a disused railway line and a local housing estate. It is a fragment of semi-ancient natural

Cycling

Pause video. Pause video. Cycling. Calshot Activities Centre houses the only indoor banked velodrome in the south of England - 142m around with banking of 45 degrees! This track was where it all began for some of Great Britain's Olympic heroes and

Windsurfing & kitesurfing

Pause video. Pause video. Windsurfing & kitesurfing. Experience the exhilaration of windsurfing. Thanks to our unique location on the shores of the Solent with access to both sheltered and more challenging water, Calshot is the ideal venue for both

Abbotstone Down

Downland and woodland picnic site with the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort near Old Alresford

Meon Valley Trail

Meon Valley Trail. A trail for everyone. About the site. The Meon Valley Trail provides car free access into the South Downs, linking rural communities and showcasing the beautiful countryside of the Meon Valley. It is the perfect introduction into