Experiences
And breathe…Experience the real South Downs at Hampshire’s Queen Elizabeth Country Park
From wild-foraging to forest yoga, pizza-oven parties to hawk walks. Experience the real South Downs at Hampshire’s Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
Drive, lift-share or take the train. You can cycle too, with a surfaced trail from Petersfield Station plus electric car chargers available on-site.
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Electric mountain bike rental
Rent an electric mountain bike directly from the base of QE to take advantage of the wide range of trails in and around the park. Adult and Junior e-bikes available as well as help with routes. Pre-booking essential. Hosted by Southern eBike Rentals.
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BBQs
After a morning of experiences, gather friends and family for frisbee, rounders and eating al fresco. Don’t forget camping is also available and there is a surfaced bike route from Petersfield Station.
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Laser Tag
Gather your friends and family and build on your team building and communication skills to work effectively and complete entertaining scenarios. It’s fun too! It’s all the fun of the video games our kids have come to love, just away from the screen.
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Pizza oven party
Gather your tribe and fire-up the outdoor pizza oven. All wood and other equipment is provided. Come for the day or book in camping overnight. Remember, there’s a surfaced cycle track from Petersfield Station.
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Breeze Rides
Organised by British Cycling trained Breeze Champions, these free rides explore local, accessible routes in small friendly groups. Ideal for women who are looking to get back on a bike and a great way to make new friends.
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Willow Weaving Workshops
Join Jacquie from Willow and Crafts in one of these willow weaving workshops. You will learn traditional skills and at the end of the session have your own sculpture to take home.
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Camping
Our campsite is nestled at the bottom Butser Hill. This peaceful patch is the perfect place to pitch your tent while walking the South Downs Way, or could make a stunning location for an event.
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Tree Climbing
Experience the wonder and joy of safe, respectful tree climbing with ropes and harnesses. Taster sessions to private parties and canopy camping. Hosted by Social Tree Climbers.
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Beyond the Mud MTB
Beyond the Mud offer mountain bike coaching and guiding around the South Downs. We run mountain bike camps, one to one coaching and guided adventure rides for adults and children.
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Canicross
Experience the joy of running through the forest with your dog. Dogfit trainer Ruth offers taster sessions, couch to 5km coaching and 1:1s.
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Parkrun
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning.
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Mantrailing
Darwin's Dog Training School specialises in scent detection training for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities. They offer mantrailing introductions and progression sessions using science-led, reward-based training methods.
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Wild-foraging
From beech leaves to wild garlic, learn about the gourmet ingredients growing all round us. Finish with a seasonal wild food meal. Hosted by Wild Food UK.
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Guided Nature Walks
There is no doubt that spending more time in nature is beneficial to both mental and physical wellbeing. Join Terra Vitum on a guided nature walk and learn about the trees and plants that surround you.
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Dog Portrait Sessions
Capture your furry friend's personality with Diane, award-winning photographer from Dogs in Focus Photography, offering highly personalised Pet Portrait Experiences.
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Park Yoga
Park Yoga is a charity that provides free community yoga sessions to all; regardless of age, background or ability.
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Social Rides
Organised by British Cycling trained Champions, these free rides explore local, accessible routes in small friendly groups. Ideal for anyone looking to get back on a bike and a great way to make new friends.
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Strength and Conditioning
Join us for some low impact exercise in the beautiful setting of Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
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Woodland Wellbeing
Press pause, relax and unwind as you immerse yourself in wellbeing experiences with Woodland Wellbeing.
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The Endurance Habit
The Endurance Habit offers mountain bike coaching and guided rides in the picturesque South Downs. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced rider, our programs are designed to elevate your riding abilities.
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SixtySeven70
SixtySeven70 offer MTB Guiding and Core Cycle/MTB Skills training for those new to off road cycling. We are passionate about e-bikes and have been riding eMTBS across the South Downs, Surrey Hills and Brecon Beacons since 2020.
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Pop Up Play Village
Enter into our role play world where children become doctors, chefs, artists, vets, builders, adventurers, librarians, waiters and shopkeepers. With Pop Up Play Village, imagination leads the way so no two play sessions are ever the same.
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Green Sketching
Discover the joy and mental wellbeing powers of nature through looking and drawing. Wild Crayon uses simple drawing activities to help you really notice what is around you, and in the process giving you a tool to slow down and feel calm.
