Country Parks in Hampshire

Hampshire's country parks and nature reserves offer a fantastic day out and things to do for all the family, with picnic sites, play areas, visitor centres, nature trails and plenty of fresh air.

Check for seasonal opening times before travelling.
 

Country Parks in North Hampshire

Wellington Country Park
Located on the Hampshire/Berkshire border near Basingstoke, there are 350 acres of parkland to explore, four nature trails and plenty of play areas.
Free parking.
 

Country Parks in East Hampshire

Queen Elizabeth Country Park
The biggest of all Hampshire's country parks, Queen Elizabeth is a mecca for walkers and cyclists with an excellent visitor centre and great views from the top of Butser Hill.

Staunton Country Park
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies near Havant. Paid entry to the ornamental farm, gardens and glasshouses.

Alice Holt Country Park
Situated near Farnham on the Hampshire/Surrey border, there are plenty of walking and cycling trails. It's also home to Go Ape! where you can swing through the forest on a high wire course.
 

The Solent Country Parks

Royal Victoria Country Park
Overlooking Southampton Water on the site of a former military hospital, Royal Victoria in Netley is popular with families and has a large calendar of events, miniature railway and tea shop.

Manor Farm Country Park
On the banks of the River Hamble near Botley, Manor Farm offers 400 acres of woodland and open space. Step back in time and visit the Victorian working farm, complete with school room and blacksmith's forge.

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Explore 369 acres of Lower Meon Valley at Hillhead near Fareham, a haven for birds and other wetland wildlife.

Itchen Valley Country Park
There are 440 acres of woodland and meadows to explore in this small country park on the outskirts of Southampton. Play areas, visitor centre and café.
 

Country Parks in the New Forest

Lepe Country Park
Coastal country park with great views of the Isle of Wight. 5 mile circular walk with views over the Beaulieu Estuary. A D-Day audio trail available. Café, BBQ hire and play area.

For more inspiration on places to visit in the countryside, try visiting our Explore page.