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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
Birdbox Workshop
The birdbox will be suitable for Bluetits and will be for next years breeding season. It will involve putting together a pre-made kit using a screwdriver.
This workshop will be in the marketplace behind the cafe.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£10.00
Marvellous Moths
Join our moth experts to see what was caught in the trap overnight. Book places for 6+ years.
Children under 6 years may attend with families free of charge but this event will require patience and the ability to listen to the experts talking.
The moth traps are not as successful in wet weather so the event will be moved if the forecast is for rain on the night.
Meet in The Hide
£5.00
Nearly New Market Stall
Reserve a space for a table in the covered marketplace behind the Woodland Cafe
For the sale of good quality pre-used children's 0-7 years clothing, toys, equipment
A signed registration form must have been completed and returned to us
You must be able to carry all equipment from the car park to the marketplace
A parking code will be provided for one car
£10.00
Summer Crafts
Craft Workshops in The Hide suitable for accompanied 5+ years
Thursday 30 July Wooden disc Insects- make a selection of cute Insects
Thursday 6 August- Create your own clay creature mosaic
Thursday 13 August- Make a miniature garden in a plant pot
Thursday 20 August- Print a design on a cotton tote bag
£5.00
Sundowner Silent Disco
Join us for our third summer sundowner, but this time with a twist! This sundowner is silent disco! Listen to pop classics, dance beats and country tunes as the sun goes down on High Field. Drinks and snacks will be available from The Hatch at The Hide!
£8.00
Wild Wednesday- Meadow Sweeping
Discover what minibeasts live in the grassland using sweepnets.
Suitable for accompanied 4+ years
Meet outside The Hide
Please do not bring dogs
£5.00
Walk & Talk Extra- Bursledon Train and Walk
Starting with a Train journey from Bursledon and returning on foot (6km)
10 June 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.
15 July 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.
Meet at Bursledon Station to catch the 10.20 train. 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 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 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. Refreshments are provided.
Walking boots are advisable
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 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
Cyanotype Print Workshop
A workshop led by Kate Watkins to create a series of Cyanotype prints.
Suitable for 14+ years
Refreshments and Parking is included
In The Hide
£40.00
Paint & Sip
Secure your places for our first Paint & Sip evening. Sian Louise will guide you to paint the face of a fox.
A small bottle of Prosecco is included and other alcoholic, soft drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on the night.
In the Woodland Cafe. Parking is included