Itchen Valley Country Park

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    Visiting the park today?

    Find out about opening times, how to find us, parking, our café and other facilities.

    Visitor information
  • Girls on play equipment

    Things to do

    There’s plenty for families to enjoy at Itchen Valley Country Park including Go Ape!, play areas, forest trails, parkrun and orienteering.

    Things to do
  • A squirrel standing on a fallen log in a forested area.

    About the park

    Learn about the wildlife, habitats and heritage that make up Itchen Valley Country Park.

    About the park

Things to look forward to…

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    Pirates outdoor musical

    This 19 September, we have something new and exciting coming to our High Field. Let the story begin…

    “Frederick was accidentally apprenticed to pirates as a child until his 21st birthday. On that birthday, he believed he would be free to leave the ship and dedicate his life to the destruction of piracy…”

    Join the Illyria production for an evening filled with glittering wit and glorious music, performed by a talented cast of six actors and singers, accompanied by a full orchestra!

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  • Little Explorers

    Little Explorers

    Calling all Little Explorers! Join us in the woods for an hour of adventure, creativity and fun.

    Each session will revolve around different themes, such as magical creatures, colours in nature, pirates and more!

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  • Halloween at Itchen Valley

    This Halloween, witches, ghosts, werewolves and mysterious woodland creatures are coming out to play. The Green Man, needs your help to protect the woods.

    Join us at Itchen Valley Country Park for a week of spooky trails, creative crafts, woodland folklore and Halloween fun

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Upcoming events

From children’s activities and forest trails to craft workshops and health and wellbeing sessions, there’s always something happening at Itchen Valley.

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Walk & Talk Lakeside
Sept 15
Walk & Talk Lakeside

Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.

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Pirates of Penzance
Sept 19
Pirates of Penzance
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Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Sept 24
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley

Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing

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Summer Festival
Sept 26
Summer Festival
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Needle Felt Leaves Workshop
Oct 4
Needle Felt Leaves Workshop

Join an Autumn Craft Workshop, hosted by Mel, to celebrate the start of Autumn.

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Little Explorers
Oct 6
Little Explorers

Join us for a new guided outdoor session in the Nest happening every first Tuesday of the month. We will explore nature, make crafts and enjoy a variety of activities.

Each session will revolve around different themes, such as magical creatures, colours in nature, pirates, and dinosaurs! The best part is that every session offers a chance to learn and create something unique.

Bring your wheelies, invite your guardians, and participate in these exciting outdoor learning sessions.

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Little Explorers - Magical Creatures
Oct 6
Little Explorers - Magical Creatures

Join us for a new guided outdoor session in the Nest happening every first Tuesday of the month. We will explore nature, make crafts and enjoy a variety of activities.

Each session will revolve around different themes, such as magical creatures, colours in nature, pirates, and dinosaurs! The best part is that every session offers a chance to learn and create something unique.

Bring your wheelies, invite your guardians, and participate in these exciting outdoor learning sessions.

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Walk & Talk Lakeside
Oct 20
Walk & Talk Lakeside

Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.

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Halloween Trail - Spirit Of The Woods
Oct 24
Halloween Trail - Spirit Of The Woods

Join us this Halloween to help the Green Man protect the Country Park from the forest fiends and spirits of the woods… Collect the trail from the café between 10 am - 4 pm, £3 per trail.

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Latest news

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A good year for butterflies?
A good year for butterflies?
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Inclusive and sensory play area opens at Itchen Valley Country Park
Inclusive and sensory play area opens at Itchen Valley Country Park

A news accessible play area has been created at Itchen Valley Country Park, designed for inclusive play and enjoyment for all, was opened by the Mayor and tested by members and young beneficiaries of the Rose Road Association.

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Two green spaces recognised as some of the country’s best parks
Two green spaces recognised as some of the country’s best parks

Itchen Valley and Lakeside Country Parks have both been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award in the Keep Britain Tidy national awards scheme.

This marks Lakeside's sixth consecutive Green Flag Award and an impressive seventeenth award for Itchen Valley Country Park.

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Silent ‘Disco’ Sundowner on High Field for post-summer party!
Silent ‘Disco’ Sundowner on High Field for post-summer party!

Get your party gear ready and join us for an outdoor silent disco of pop, dance beats, country and 80s music (amongst others!) as the sun goes down…time to boogie away the night away with friends and family!

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