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We are plant explorers!

Take a journey around our Gardens and discover through observation, hands-on activities and role play the wide variety of plants and trees growing there. Learn their names and become a mini plant expert for the day.

An introduction to Storey Gardens

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

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

Trails at Staunton Country Park

Walking and cycling trails and orienteering courses at Staunton Country Park

Hedgehogs: fireworks, highways and hibernation

How you can support our spiky friends this autumn.

Action adventure experiences

Action adventure experiences. Ringos. 30 min session | ages 3+ | £12. Ramp up the fun as you zoom down the slopes in an inflatable ring! This laugh-out-loud activity is just great fun - no skill needed whatsoever. Why not look at our option of

Sailing adventure holidays

Sailing adventure week. Set sail on your child’s next adventure with an action-packed week sailing at Calshot. Our trusted team of instructors will keep you child safe while they enjoy a week full of fun and excitement. Who is it for? Children

Bark at Staunton Country Park

Bark at Staunton Country Park. Bring your wagging tails and join us for Bark at Staunton Country Park - where every dog has its day! Download to calendar. 6 September 2026 10am to 4pm. Calling All Dog Lovers! Join us for a tail-wagging good time

Top spots for summer walks in Hampshire

There’s nothing quite like British summertime – when the weather’s good, of course. When the sun’s out and it’s lovely and warm, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than the Hampshire countryside

Video: Build your own hedgehog home!

As we head deeper into autumn we may feel like hibernating. However, getting out in the colder weather has many benefits to our mental health. Some species do have to hide away until the spring though and one of those are hedgehogs

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride. Build confidence on a beginners mountain bike ride around QECP. Download to calendar. 12 June 2026 10am to midday. Come and ride the blue mountain bike route and play in the skills area with a British Cycling qualified

Survival of the Fittest

Ever wondered why animals and plants look and behave the way they do? Let us take you on a journey of discovery through observation and hands on activities to explore the rich diversity of our plants and animals and how they have adapted and evolved

5 reasons to get outside this winter

Advice from Hampshire Countryside Service about the benefits of getting out and about this season.

5 simple ways to eat more sustainably

Agriculture and food production, for example, is an industry with considerable global impact so it’s worth changing the way we consume and think about food. Here are some of our top tips for eating more sustainably

5 simple ways you can help the environment today

Here is our list of five simple changes to make today to start living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Video: Top tips for growing your own veg

Today’s blog post features a video from Tara, one of our rangers, as she shows us around her impressive allotment and shares her tips for getting started.

Farmhouse Café menu

Where to buy food and drink at Staunton Farm including hot meals and drinks, sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks.

Attractions Country parks

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.

10 top tips for cutting your single-use plastic

10 top tips for cutting your single-use plastic. read ( words). May 15 2019. Whether or not you’ve seen Blue Planet II, most of us know about the impact that plastic waste is having on the environment. We see it locally too. We’re regularly out

5 ways sustainable living can save you money

Here are our top five eco-friendly things you can do to save money.

Top spots for walks in Hampshire this spring

Top spots for walks in Hampshire this spring. read ( words). May 10 2019. I love this time of year. It feels like all around nature is yawning and stretching after a deep winter sleep. I just want to be outside to catch a bit of vitamin D, even if

Great days out in Hampshire this summer

Make the most of those precious summer days and enjoy nature at its peak with these great activities!

Save your food this season with Smart Living

A warm hello from us at SMART LIVING, Hampshire County Council’s waste prevention and lifestyle initiative! We’re hopping on the Countryside Service’s blog today to share with you some ways in which you can save your food from ending up in the

4 tips to make your garden more wildlife friendly

Are you keen to encourage more nature into your garden or outdoor space?

Top spots for walks in Hampshire this autumn

Autumn brings with it some of our favourite walking conditions: beautiful low sun, stunning colours and tempting piles of crunchy leaves.