Search

Let there be light: how to fight the winter slump by getting outside

Heading out into the great outdoors offers a whole host of benefits to our mind and bodies.

Explore the canal

Discover locks and other features along the Canal

Countryside

Trees and plants at Staunton Country Park

Information about the trees and plants you can see at Staunton Country Park

Adventurous date ideas that'll get your heart racing

Sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach, heart pounding... The feeling of nervous excitement ahead of a big date is virtually indistinguishable from the sensation you experience when taking on an adrenaline-pumping activity like free-fall jumping.

What to do at Lepe Country Park

If you’re looking for things to do on your next visit, we’re here to inspire you.

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. 19 December 2026 9:30am to 23 December 2026 3pm. This is a recurring event. Join us this festive season as we get ready for

Planning a family walk in Hampshire

Whether you live in a built-up area or a rural area, take a look at our guide to planning your family’s walks.

Destination Calshot

Destination Calshot. read ( words). Dec 20 2021. Calshot spit is a hidden gem on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. In addition to the wide range of exciting activities on offer at Calshot Activites Centre, it’s an area that’s

Mini Farm Rangers

Mini Farm Rangers. Mini Farmers is a farm-based activity session designed specifically for children aged between 4 and 8. Download to calendar. 20 October 2026 10am to 11am. This is a recurring event. Let your little adventurer become a Mini Farm

Indoor cross-training for outdoor sport

Indoor cross-training for outdoor sport. read ( words). Apr 11 2024. Lots of sports people will tell you that cross-training is essential to their performance. If you’re not familiar with cross-training, it’s including exercises from other

Top activities to do around Argoed Lwyd

Top activities to do around Argoed Lwyd. read ( words). May 9 2023. Located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Argoed Lwyd is the perfect basecamp for groups looking to explore. Whether you’re interested in

Create your own outdoor centre at home

Create your own outdoor centre at home. read ( words). Jul 9 2024. Nothing beats a sunny day spent playing outdoors during the school holidays. While lots of children enjoy playing in the park or kicking a ball with friends, there are plenty of

Video: How to build a bird box

Attract more wildlife to your garden with your own bird box.

How to encourage classroom participation in shy students

Here are four ways to encourage shy students to speak up.

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.

Case study: Runway’s End environmental programme

Learn more about how Runway's End's environmental programme enhances nature connectedness.

Plan a school trip to Hampshire Outdoor Centres

Plan a school trip to Hampshire Outdoor Centres. read ( words). Oct 13 2020. This blog has been updated to reflect the change to the name of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons, and to remove information about

Little Explorer's Halloween Forest School

Little Explorer's Halloween Forest School. Time for a spooky explore in the woods with the Little Explorers! Download to calendar. 29 October 2026 10:30am to midday. Slugs, snails, and spider stew! See what the Little Explorers are up to in the

Why you should play in the rain

It can be tempting to just stay indoors when it’s raining, but you don’t have to change your plans because of a drizzle. There are so many reasons to embrace the wet weather.

A guide to the wildlife of Martin Down National Nature Reserve

Martin Down National Nature Reserve is one of the largest expanses of continuous chalk downland in the UK.

What is wingsurfing and why should you try it?

What is wingsurfing and why should you try it? read ( words). Aug 22 2023. Winging is the new sensation taking the watersports world by storm, but what is it? We chatted with Doug, a senior instructor at Calshot Activities Centre, to get the lowdown.

A guide to the wildlife of Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve's variety of habitats make it an ideal home for wildlife.

How outdoor activities can help you beat the winter blues

How outdoor activities can help you beat the winter blues. read ( words). Jan 23 2024. Winter is a typically cold and dark season, leaving many people feeling low. In fact, the NHS says that the winter blues affects 2 million people. So, if you’re

Countryside code

Follow the countryside code to respectfully explore the great outdoors

Why are mistletoe, holly and ivy popular at Christmas?

Discover how plants like mistletoe, holly, and ivy became associated with Christmas, and what the history behind them is.