Five low-cost ways to entertain the kids outdoors

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Itchen Valley is a great destination for family fun in Hampshire which includes our fantastic range of free outdoor play! We have six main play areas for children to explore and build confidence in the outdoors. Download a park map.

• The Holt (indoors)

• The Den

• Woodlarks

• The Dray

• The Warren

• Play Trail

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Activity sheets are an easy way to keep children entertained whilst in the outdoors. Encourage your child to become a Nature Navigator and send them off on an adventurous fact finding mission! Designed to follow the seasons and national curriculum, make sure to download or print before visiting.

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Encouraging a connection to nature from a young age creates a positive relationship between children and the outdoors. Our Woodland Nature Reserve is a wonderful peaceful trail perfect to learn the basics of birdsong! Download a free app and simply record their song to reveal each call!

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Orienteering offers children an outdoor challenge! Test their map reading skills with a chance to follow three courses around Itchen Valley! Orienteering maps can be bought from the Woodland Café or you can download a free MapRun app to complete a course in your own time.

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Felix Fox Trail is a free activity trail suitable for children under six which runs all year round through our ancient woodlands. The trail offers children the chance to get active whilst learning about British wildlife. The first board can be found close to the Woodland Café near the train play feature.