Visit Queen Elizabeth County Park
Extensive woodland and dramatic downland scenery
Opening hours
The park is open every day.
Main parking area open 24/7.
Forest and Butser car parks
- 8am to 8pm March to October
- 8am to 6pm November to February
Entry to the park is free.
Parking charges
- Up to 1 hour £2
- Up to 3 hrs £3
- Full day £5
- motorbikes free
- 16+ seats per day £12.50
- Blue Badge - standard charges apply
- Blue Badge discounted annual parking pass - £25 Speak to a member of staff or call 023 9259 5040
- Annual parking pass £50
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition parking system
Special offer - joint membership with Staunton Country Park
Dog walking
Dogs are welcome in the country park.
Stock sometimes graze Butser Hill - follow site signage.
Accessibility
Queen Elizabeth Country Park is partially accessible for users of wheelchairs users and prams.
The area around the visitor centre is flat but other areas of the site are hilly with some steep gradients. People with mobility issues will need to drive or be driven to the top areas such as Butser Hill and some of the BBQ sites.
There is an accessible toilet near Juniper BBQ site.
The visitor centre shop/café is accessible.
There is also an accessible toilet adjacent to the visitor centre.
A mobility scooter can be borrowed from the visitor centre. Booking is essential.
Cafe
- March to October 10am to 5.30pm (weekdays)
- March to October 9am to 5.30pm (weekends)
- November to February 10am to 4.30pm (weekdays)
- November to February 9am to 4.30pm (weekends)
Visitor Centre and shop
- March to October 10am to 5.30pm
- November to February 10am to 4.30pm
Enjoy the countryside responsibly
Facilities and activities
Activities for children Cycling Horse riding Walking BBQ Cafe Parking Picnic tables Play area Shop Toilets Visitor centre Country Park Dogs allowed