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Hampshire Countryside Service

Discover the Hampshire countryside. Check out our walking and cycling routes and trails and explore the vast countryside Hampshire has to offer.

How to apply or reapply for a Blue Badge

The quickest and easiest way to apply for a Blue Badge is online via the GOV.UK website. If you don't have access to the internet, it is available at your local library, or you can ask a family member, friend, support group or carer to assist or

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School admissions

The school admissions process in Hampshire and when you can apply for a school place

Admissions and school places Local schools and other settings

Adopt South

Thinking about adopting a child in Hampshire? Attend an information event. Adopt South provides support through the adoption process, training and mentoring.

Procurement and tendering

Open for business and working together for Hampshire

Procurement

Rights of way

Public rights of way are paths and tracks (footpaths and bridleways) which you can use to cross private land in Hampshire, Find out where they are on a map, how to use them responsibly and how to report issues,

Rights of way

Camping

Where to camp in Hampshire's country parks

Adoption and fostering

If you have a spare room, childcare experience and commitment, you could provide a home for children unable to live with their birth parents.

Hampshire County Council invests in two new special needs projects

More children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Andover and Bramley will soon access the right support closer to home, thanks to two new projects which have received Hampshire County Council’s seal of approval

My Tax

How to view and update your tax information using the My Tax app.

Find a library

Find facilities and opening hours for libraries in Hampshire.

Borrowing Research Family history

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

Renewed multi year funding secures long term future of the Holiday Activities and Food programme in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council has welcomed the Department for Education’s recent announcement confirming three years of continued national funding for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Hampshire Archives

Historic documents relating to Hampshire and Hampshire families, and film and sound archives relating to central southern England.

Runway's End Outdoor Centre

Nestled in the tranquil woodlands of north Hampshire, between Farnborough and Aldershot the site offers a range of accommodation, from traditional camping to heated camping pods, or the use of our fully equipped lodge house.

Events

Find out what's going on in Hampshire's countryside

Government in Hampshire

Learn about government in Hampshire, including Hampshire County Council’s constitution, its Leader, Cabinet and other governing bodies.

Democratic process

Milestone reached for A326 upgrade as Hampshire County Council progresses with submission of funding bid to Government

Hampshire County Council has approved proposals that will be submitted to the Department for Transport for major improvements to the A326, marking a significant milestone for one of south Hampshire’s most important transport projects

School holiday dates

Hampshire school holiday dates and term dates

Term dates

Parking

How to buy an annual parking pass to visit Hampshire's country parks.

News and features

Keep up to date with news and information about Hampshire's countryside

Royal Victoria Country Park

Royal Victoria Country Park has attractive parkland, woodland and seashore, and many things to see and do including a historic chapel and miniature railway

Our extended organisation 2026

See the range of organisations that the council works with, partners with, provides services to and supports in a strategic or operational capacity

Online reservations

Members of Hampshire Libraries can reserve items from our catalogue online.

My information

View and manage my personal information