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How to enjoy the countryside as the weather gets colder

As the autumn season begins and the nights start to draw in, it can be tricky to find fun outdoor activities

Christmas at the Park (Meet Father Christmas)

Christmas at the Park (Meet Father Christmas). Meet Father Christmas at Queen Elizabeth Country Park! Download to calendar. 12 December 2026 9:30am to 13 December 2026 3pm. This is a recurring event. Join us this festive season as we get ready for

Learning outdoors: the big impact!

Learning outdoors: the big impact! read ( words). Dec 6 2021. We quiz schools’ liaison officer Joe Cossey and field studies senior tutor Rich Birkinshaw on Hampshire Outdoor Centres and the importance of outdoor learning. Why do Hampshire Outdoor

Snowsports courses and experiences

Snowsports courses and experiences. Experience, learn and improve! Whether you're new to skiing and snowboarding, or looking to improve, Calshot is the ideal place to build your skills. Our friendly instructors guide you from your first steps to

Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids

Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids. Download to calendar. 31 October 2026 10am to 11:30am. Get creative this Halloween at our fun-filled arts and crafts workshop for children! With all materials provided, young artists can let their imagination run

Help solve the secrets of Staunton’s Gothic Mansion

Take a closer look at the intriguing history of Leigh Park Mansion House

What to look for when choosing your watersports kit

What to look for when choosing your watersports kit. read ( words). Apr 25 2024. There’s nothing like that exhilarating feeling of being on the water, but it’s crucial to have the right equipment to keep you safe. With so many options to choose

Make a pledge to save our pollinators

Make a pledge to save our pollinators. read ( words). Jun 6 2019. Do you want to join us in making things a bit more lovely for our pollinating insects? Here at Hampshire Countryside Service we’re on a mission! We’re working hard to create the

How to start stargazing

How to start stargazing. read ( words). Oct 10 2023. The stars have aligned and you’re ready to start learning more about the night sky. If you’re camping or glamping, you’re already in the ideal spot to begin. So, break away from the campfire

Countryside canines

Find out where on Hampshire Countryside sites you can safely exercise your dog, both on and off the lead, using our colour-coded zones.

Countryside Country parks

Little Squirrels Forest School

Little Squirrels Forest School. Autumn term early years forest school. Tuesday Mornings 10.30am - 12pm. Download to calendar. 15 September 2026 10:30am to 20 October 2026 midday. This is a recurring event. Little Squirrels is a hands-on nature group

Environmentally conscious packing list for campers

Environmentally conscious packing list for campers. read ( words). Jun 22 2023. Camping connects you with nature, whether you're exploring a local beauty spot or going further afield. It offers unique experiences like waking up to a curious cow at

The Circle of Life

Take a journey around Hillier Gardens and discover the wide variety of plants growing here. Be a plant scientist and investigate plants, what they need to grow and how we sort and name them.

Ready... Steady... GROW!

Take a journey around Hillier Gardens and discover the wide variety of plants growing here. Be a plant scientist and investigate plants, what they need to grow and how we sort and name them.

Attract animals to your garden with your own log pile

Log piles are the perfect hiding place for many bugs and insects, providing a feast for animals such as hedgehogs and frogs.

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

Art in the Garden

Explore the colours, shapes, patterns, and textures of nature. Enjoy the opportunity to use natural materials to create art work.

Embracing the winter solstice in Hampshire

Slow down and reconnect with the beauty of the countryside.

Crew Adventures - Episode 2

Crew Adventures - Episode 2. read ( words). Mar 3 2022. Our expert crew live for adventure and the great outdoors which leads them to extraordinary achievements. In this edition, Dave, our operations manager at Tile Barn, speaks to us about his

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.

A tea-rrific summer at Staunton

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

Whitehill, Robert’s Review

Whitehill, Robert’s Review. Route distance. 2.5 miles. Start point. Bordon and Oakhanger Sports Club. Download the route. Whitehill, Robert’s Review walk. A short history Whitehill. Visitors have been coming here for over 10,000 years!

Winter Wonderland Party

Winter Wonderland Party. Make this Christmas truly magical with the Winter Wonderland Party at Staunton Farm! This festive celebration is packed with fun, laughter, music and seasonal entertainment. Download to calendar. 19 December 2026 3pm to 20

An introduction to Storey Gardens

On the south side of the country park, you will find the Storey Gardens

Spend time with family in Hampshire’s countryside this winter

Spend time with family in Hampshire’s countryside this winter. read ( words). Dec 29 2022. This blog post is brought to you by Hampshire County Council Fostering Service. There are lots of ways you and your family can enjoy Hampshire’s