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Bat Detectives - Lakeside
Join a member of the Hampshire Bat Group for a guided walk, with detectors, to discover what bat species inhabit the park.
Suitable for adults and children aged 6+ years
Please do not bring dogs
From £7.00
Bat Detectives- IVCP
Join a member of Hampshire Bat Group for a guided walk, with detectors, to discover what bats inhabit the park.
Suitable for adults and children 6+ years.
Please do not bring dogs
From £7.00
Natural Weaving Craft
Create your own weaving design using willow, string and natural materials.
Meet in The Hide
£5.00
Summer Crafts in The Hide (inside)
Craft sessions in The Hide. Suitable for accompanied 7+ years
Tuesday 5 August Quilling- the art of paper rolling to make a flower
Tuesday 12 August Handmade paper making- using pulp and a kit to make individual squares of paper
Tuesday 26 August Cotton Bag Printing- using fabric paint and stamps
£5.00
Summer Crafts in The Nest (outside)
Join us in the woods for some creative fun..come dressed for mess!
Tuesday 29 July- Clay Creatures- make a minibeast using clay and found natural materials
Thursday 7 August -Felt Juggling Balls- make small balls out of wool, soapy water and friction (meet on the cafe patio)
Thursday 14 August- Leaf Print flags- we will be using hammers to transfer leaf prints to fabric to create a flag
Tuesday 19 August- Plaster of Paris Pictures- create a natural masterpiece set with plaster of paris
Thursday 21 August- Branch weaving- create a colourful weave using a found branch
£5.00
The Big Bad Wolf Outdoor Theatre
Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful music career? And is the Wolf really as bad as he seems?
Following the success of their 2024 production of ‘The Secret Garden’, The Plandits are back on the road with this brand-new show bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.
Join us at Itchen Valley Country Park for a fun filled evening!
£12.00
Wild Wednesdays
Discover what small creatures live in the different habitats in the park and how to identify them using a key. There will be a short walk to get to the activity areas.
Wednesday 30 July Meadow Sweeping -Meet at The Hide
Wednesday 6 August Woodland Minibeasts - Meet at the side of the Cafe
Wednesday 13 August Meadow Sweeping - Meet at The Hide
Wednesday 27 August Woodland Minibeasts -Meet at the side of the Cafe
£5.00
Hamble Peninsular Trail- Train & Walk
A 7km walk for people who can walk at a medium pace. Starting from Bursledon station car park we will take the train to Hamble and walk to Hamble Quay for a comfort stop and back across the old airfield.
Meet at 10.15am at Bursledon Station ready to get the 10.21am train to from Bursledon to Hamble. We aim to be back by 1pm. Please buy your ticket in advance.
Please do not bring dogs
£0.00
Hamble Peninsular Walk
A 7km guided walk along the Rail Trail to Hamble village and back along the coast path and through Royal Victoria Country Park
Part of the walk is along the shingle beach so walking sticks may be useful.
Meet at Mount Pleasant Playing Field car park
We will be stopping at Hamble Quay for a comfort break or you may bring your own refreshments.
Please do not bring dogs
£0.00
Walk and Talk - IVCP
A friendly group who meet for a walk and talk in the park. The walk is up to 3km in distance at a relaxed pace. It is mostly on surfaced tracks but sometimes includes walking up a slope and after rain the ground conditions can be slippery. Walking boots and sticks are recommended.
Parking charges apply
£0.00
Walk and Talk - Lakeside
A guided walk to meet new people, chat and explore the Country Park.
The walk is aimed at people who are new to walking or have mobility problems. It is a distance of up to 2 km at a slow pace.
Parking is free
Refreshments are available for the cost of £1 for a hot drink and a biscuit. Cash only please
Waterproof footwear is recommended
£0.00
Walk and Talk Bursledon
Join a circular guided walk at a relaxed pace around Old Bursledon. This walk is 2.5km and is of moderate difficulty as it has slopes with uneven ground.
Some of the walk is along unsurfaced path and can be quite muddy in places. Walking boots/wellies are advisable.
As the focus of the walks is to spot wildlife, dogs are not permitted.
Refreshments are provided. There is limited seating next to the car park so feel free to bring a deck chair for your comfort.
Meeting place -Great Down Car Park off Long Lane, Bursledon
If the weather forecast is for heavy rain, high wind or thunderstorms the event will be cancelled by email
£0.00
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a circular guided walk of 3km passing through Hamble Village; through The Common and along the coastal path. Ground conditions are uneven in places and the footpath can be very wet after rain and high tide. Walking boots/wellies are advisable.
Refreshments are provided after the walk
As the focus of the walks is to spot wildlife, dogs are not permitted on the walks.
Meeting place- Roy Underdown Pavilion car park, Baron Road, Hamble.
If the weather forecast is for heavy rain, high wind or thunderstorms the event will be cancelled by email
£0.00
Walk and Talk Hound (Netley)
Join a circular 3km guided walk at a relaxed pace. Walking boots/wellies are advisable. Refreshments are provided.
Winter route: follows surfaced track into Royal Victoria Country Park
As the focus of the walks is to spot wildlife, dogs are not permitted on the walks.
Meeting place -Mount Pleasant Playing Field car park on Hamble Lane
If the weather forecast is for heavy rain, high wind or thunderstorms the event will be cancelled by email
£0.00
A Wild Walk with the Hedgerow Yogi
This two hour walk will culminate in a naturally foraged snack and drink.
Sturdy footwear and clothing for sun protection is advisable.
Please do not bring dogs
£30.00
Craft and Natter
A sociable space to get creative and learn new skills in The Hide.
Materials & refreshments included.
Tuesday 29 April Needle Felting- Try this technique to create a Butterfly or Moth
Tuesday 20 May Branch Weaving - Create a colourful weave using a found branch
Tuesday 10 June Embellished Leaf Print - A fabric print decorated with thread and embellishments
£12.00
Cyanotype Print Workshop
Join Kate for a creative morning in The Hide.
Sunlight is required for this process but in the event it is not sunny, Kate will be bringing a light box with her.
All materials, aprons and gloves are provided, but you're advised to wear old clothes.
For 14+ years
£35.00
Willow Workshop- Dragonfly
This workshop is to create a large dragonfly out of willow with the guidance of Jacquie.
You will need good hand dexterity and strength as we use lots of twisting and pulling movements.
Suitable for 14+ years. Children must be accompanied by an adult booking.
Hot drinks and water are provided.