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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.
Protect yourself from biting insects by covering up, wearing a hat and using repellent
Please do not bring dogs
Parking charges apply
From £7.00
Easter Bunny Plant Pot Marker Craft
Create a plant pot marker and plant a bulb to take home
In The Hide
£5.00
Easter Chick Nest Craft
A craft session to make a chicks nest using paint and craft materials.
Wear old clothing or bring a protective apron
In The Hide
£5.00
Walk & Talk Extra- Bursledon Train and Walk
Starting with a Train journey from Bursledon and returning on foot (6km)
22 April: To Hamble. From Hamble station we will walk along the Rail Trail to the Quay for a comfort break and return across the old airfield. Meet at Bursledon station for the 10.20 train to Hamble
13 May: To Netley- stopping off at Royal Victoria Country Park for a comfort break and going along the Rail Trail, across the fields to Hound Road and along the edge of Priors Copse. We will cross Hamble Lane and walk through Pilands Wood estate and Old Bursledon.
Train tickets must be purchased in advance. Bring or buy refreshments
There is uneven ground in places. Sturdy footwear and walking sticks are advisable.
Please do not bring dogs
If the weather forecast is for heavy rain, high winds or thunder the walk will be cancelled by email
£0.00
Walk & Talk Extra- Hamble Peninsula
Hamble Circular -leading from Hamble along the coastal path to Royal Victoria Country Park and back via the Rail Trail. Meet in Roy Underdown Pavilion car park
We will be stopping for a short comfort break along the route. Bring or buy refreshments.
The terrain will be shingle for part of the way so walking sticks may be useful in addition to sturdy footwear and suitable clothing for the weather conditions
Please do not bring dogs
£0.00
Walk & Talk Extra- Hound Circular
A 6km walk going through Westwood nature reserve, alongside the railway and back through Netley village stopping off for a comfort break in Royal Victoria Country Park
Meet in the car park of Abbey Hall or there is further parking on Beach Road.
As the focus of the walks is to spot wildlife, dogs are not permitted.
Sturdy footwear is advisable. It may be muddy after rain
If the forecast is for heavy rain, high wind or thunder the walk will be cancelled by email
£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 can be purchased in The Mercury Hub after the walk
As the focus of the walks is to spot wildlife, dogs are not permitted on the walks.
Meeting place-The Mercury Hub and Library, parking is on Copse Lane
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
Craft and Natter
A sociable space to get creative and learn new skills in The Hide.
Materials & refreshments included.
Tuesday 21 April Slow Stitching- if you have got fabric at home you would like to use bring it along and also sharp fabric scissors and a needle. This session is in the cafe
Tuesday 12 May Dot Painting- a simple painting technique to create effective results
Tuesday 9 June Botanical clay- create a floral decoration on clay discs
Tuesday 14 July Wet Felting - create a flat piece of artwork with wool, soap, water and friction!
£12.00
Spring Wild Walk
The Wild Walk will cover up to 2km and will be mostly on surfaced footpaths.
Sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather is recommended.
Bring a notebook and camera to record information.
£30.00
Willow Sunflowers Workshop
Craft a beautiful sunflower to brighten your home or garden as the season shifts
• All tools and willow are provided. All you will need to bring is a bucket or a paper bin to stand your willow in while you are making
• Warming refreshments provided to enjoy as you weave
You will need good hand dexterity and strong hands/ wrists.
In The Hide. Parking is included