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With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out. Waymarked trails will help you enjoy the natural beauty of the park. There are also specific trails for dog walkers and cyclists. Part of the Forest Trail is suitable for people with special needs, and a wheelchair is available to borrow from the Visitor Centre. Guided walks and other events take place throughout the year. Many of these are suitable for people with mobility difficulties. Pick up a Countryside Events and Activities programme from the Visitor Centre for details. The Park is home to many wild animals such as foxes, badgers and roe deer.
Children of all ages will love visiting Itchen Valley Country Park! Younger children have their own play area fashioned from giant animal sculptures. The adventure playground contains a wide variety of play equipment, including an aerial runway. Other activities for children include the "Ollie Owl Trail" and orienteering course. Don't miss the chance to visit High Wood Barn Visitor Centre, where you can find information about the Park, "hands-on" exhibitions, a freshwater aquarium and a touch screen computer. The barn also holds a shop selling gifts and publications. There are two barbecue sites available for hire, and picnic areas throughout the Park…alternatively the Woodland Café offers hot and cold snacks, drinks and ice-creams. With so much to do at Itchen Valley Country Park, your day can be as exciting or as peaceful as you wish to make it.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
Park open every day.High Wood Barn Visitor Centre: April to September: 10.30am - 5:00pm daily. October to March: 10.30am - 4:30pm weekends and school holidays. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Admission Free.Parking: Monday - Saturday: 60p for up to an hour. £1.20 for 1-4 hours. £1.80 all day. Sunday & Bank Holidays: 90p for up to an hour. £1.80 for 1-4 hours. £2.70 all day. |
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Directions
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| For details of bus routes from Eastleigh contact either Solent Blue Line or Southampton City Bus |
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Itchen Valley Country Park Postcode for SatNav: SO30 3HQ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Lakeside Country Park
(2 Miles)*
Lakeside Country Park is 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton. |
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
(2 Miles)*
The 10¼ inch and 7¼ inch dual gauge miniature railway runs in Lakeside Country Park from its main station, Eastleigh Parkway, for 1¼ miles to Monks Brook Halt and then back to Eastleigh Parkway. |
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Eastleigh Museum
(2 Miles)*
Take a tour through Eastleigh's past and discover what life was like in the 1930s with our recreation of a local engine driver's family home. |
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