Lakeside Country Park

Wide Lane
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 5PE


Lakeside Country Park is 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton. These restored gravel works offer the ideal day out for all, and for the keen-eyed, the Country Park has a range of birds, insects and small mammals as well as the occasional fox and deer.

Enjoy a walk around with your dog on the designated paw trail; stop and have lunch at one of our picnic sites. Relax with a days fishing, or a fun ride on the train, or just watch the world go by...

General Information:

  • Dogs welcome - Designated Paw Trail, some signed areas are dogs on leads areas.
  • Disabled parking spaces available.

     

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    Country Park open 24/7. Please telephone the Railway on 02380 612020 for opening times.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    No admission charge, but parking is restricted to 4 hours on a week day.

    Directions
    From J5 M27 follow Eastleigh A335 signs for ½ mile.
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    Nearby Attractions
    Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway (< 1 Mile)*
    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.
    Eastleigh Museum (1 Mile)*
    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.
    Itchen Valley Country Park (2 Miles)*
    With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    Holiday Inn Eastleigh (1 Mile)*
    The Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh is located to the north of Southampton, easily accessible from the M3 and M27 Motorways. Leisure guests can relax and enjoy the facilities of Spirit Health Club complete with indoor pool, Jacuzzi and gym.
    Chilworth Manor Classic Hotel (2 Miles)*
    An impressive Edwardian Manor House set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Close to Southampton and ideally based for the New Forest and Winchester. Bedrooms are all en-suite with modern facilities.
    Highfield House Hotel (3 Miles)*
    The newly refurbished Highfield House Hotel is located within walking distance of Southampton University, a 10 minute drive to the city centre and close by to many attractions, including a variety of outstanding art galleries and magnificent theatres.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    The Den (5 Miles)*
    Modern 4 Star Quality Self catering accommodation studio apartment in a barn loft conversion in easy walking distance of pubs, restaurant and leafy country paths.
    The Bunney (5 Miles)*
    The Bunney is in an idyllic location set in the middle of Butlocks Heath village. This mid-terrace property offers warm, comfortable, well furnished accommodation with plenty of space to relax and unwind.
    Foredeck Cottage (7 Miles)*
    Attractive 2 bedroomed cottage situated adjacent to the river Hamble in the Hampshire sailing village of Warsash. The cottage is located within a conservation area and is a grade ll listed ex-fisherman's home.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

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