Hamble learning zone

The River Hamble and its surrounding area provide a real world setting for learning

About the River Hamble

Location - Hampshire, United Kingdom
Source - near Bishops Waltham
Mouth - flows into Southampton Water between Hamble-le-Rice and Warsash
Length - 7.5 miles (12 km)
Direction - flows southwards
Nature - non-tidal Bishops Waltham to Botley. Tidal from Botley to Southampton Water
Settlements - the course of the river flows through Botley, Bursledon and Swanwick to Hamble/ Warsash
Key use - major recreational and leisure activity resource. Other riverine industries and services

Places to visit

Our learning zone interactive map allows you to:

follow the river from source to mouth
look at the settlements
plan walking routes using the rights of way network
look at sites of interest around the river many of which offer guided educational visits
find activity locations for the learning zone activity downloads
explore the archaeology of the river and its many wrecks
look at river depth profiles at 4 points along the river's length
look at the nature conservation designations in the area
find somewhere to park

View the learning zone interactive map

Explore the Riverview interactive map and view:

photographs of the river banks
street maps
locations of nature conservation sites
Mooring Restriction Areas

View the Riverview interactive map

Tales from the River Hamble

Things to do

These activities are for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils but some may be adapted for Key Stage 3. They can be carried out at a number of locations around the River Hamble. Some of the locations have rangers and contact details are given on their websites so that you can talk to them before you visit.

For advice on planning an offsite visit refer to the Outdoor Education Service.

Some field study equipment is available to borrow from Trailblazer or put in a request to the River Hamble Harbour Authority at harbour.office@hants.gov.uk.