Itchen Valley Country Park

Discover your adventure…

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    Visiting the park today?

    Find out about opening times, how to find us, parking, our café and other facilities.

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    Things to do

    There’s plenty for families to enjoy at Itchen Valley Country Park including Go Ape!, play areas, forest trails, parkrun and orienteering.

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    About the park

    Learn about the wildlife, habitats and heritage that make up Itchen Valley Country Park.

What’s On this season…

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    Walk and Talk Itchen Valley

    Explore the seasonal changes on a leisurely walk in the Itchen Valley Country Park.

    These walks are a wonderful opportunity to unwind, reconnect with nature, and boost your mental well-being. Spending time outdoors is proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase focus.

  • Animal Super Powers Trail

    Follow the trail and meet a host of amazing animal sculptures created by local artist Andy Frost.

    Perfect for curious kids aged 7+ and their grown-ups, the trail is packed with fun challenges, questions, and activities designed to be enjoyed together.

    Pick up your trail map for just £1.50 from the café (10am–4.30pm).

  • Wild About Nature

    A celebration of local wildlife as part of the Great Big Green Week with displays and hands on activities to inspire and amaze!

    Pre-book for the Marvellous Moths and the Bird Box Workshop (see below), with FREE Meadow Mini beast hunts 11am and 2pm, and Nature Inspired Pop-up Crafts under the Marketplace across the day.

Upcoming events

From children’s activities and forest trails to craft workshops and health and wellbeing sessions, there’s always something happening at Itchen Valley.

 

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