What’s on
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Craft & Play Packs
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
Walk & Talk Bursledon
Join a 2km walking route around Bursledon, stopping half way for a view of the River Hamble. At the end of the walk we provide a well deserved hot drink!
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Craft & Natter- Willow Heart
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
February half term at Go Ape Southampton
February half term outdoor adventure at Go Ape Southampton
Pine Cone Creatures Craft
Pine-Cone Superhero Animal Adventure
Get ready to unleash your inner superhero. This half term, we’re transforming ordinary animals into superheroes using pine cones, felt and glue, so you can create your very own superhero too.
Imagine a brave hedgehog with a cape or a speedy owl with a mask – the possibilities are endless.
Timings: 10:30 & 11:30
Price: £5
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Family Cooking Workshop
Half-term family cooking workshop at The Hide, Itchen Valley Country Park.
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Craft & Natter- Needle felted Flower
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
Craft & Natter- Fabric Applique Fish
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Craft & Natter- Quilling
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Craft & Play
🎨Craft, play, and make memories together!
Our Craft & Play Packs are designed especially for toddlers and young children, offering simple, age-appropriate crafts that encourage creativity, playful learning, and quality family time.
Each monthly pack includes all materials and tools, easy-to-follow instructions, plus extra ideas to continue the fun at home 🖍️
☕ Collect your pack from the café and enjoy a free tea or white coffee on us
🌿 Get cosy indoors or head outside for nature-inspired activities
💛 Suitable for all skill levels
✨ Only £8 per pack (drink included)
👉 Pop into the café to pick one up and start crafting today!
Board Game Cafe
Monthly Board Game Cafe
Are you ready to get your game on?
Once a month in our Woodland Cafe, games will be available to play - from Lingo to a classic game of cards! For anyone who wants to enjoy a fun game, a good coffee and a tasty treat we have a special offer for you - coffee and cake only £5.
Timings: 14:00 - 16:00
Price: Free
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk & Talk Bursledon
Join a 2km walking route around Bursledon, stopping half way for a view of the River Hamble. At the end of the walk we provide a well deserved hot drink!
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Craft & Play
🎨Craft, play, and make memories together!
Our Craft & Play Packs are designed especially for toddlers and young children, offering simple, age-appropriate crafts that encourage creativity, playful learning, and quality family time.
Each monthly pack includes all materials and tools, easy-to-follow instructions, plus extra ideas to continue the fun at home 🖍️
☕ Collect your pack from the café and enjoy a free tea or white coffee on us
🌿 Get cosy indoors or head outside for nature-inspired activities
💛 Suitable for all skill levels
✨ Only £8 per pack (drink included)
👉 Pop into the café to pick one up and start crafting today!
Festive Songs and Lanterns
with Otterbourne Brass
Celebrate the season with light, music, and festive cheer at our lantern workshop, procession and festive singalong event!
Event Highlights:
Glass lantern workshops 3.30pm & 4pm (bring your own glass jar)
Mountbatten Choir 4.15pm
Lantern parade 4.45pm
Otterbourne Brass and Festive Songs 5pm
Additional festive fun:
The Woodland Café will be open for hot drinks and snacks
Local charities Mountbatten Hospice and Eastleigh Fridge will be fundraising with a lucky dip and gifts perfect for little festive treats.
Bring your family, your festive spirit, and your handmade lanterns for a magical evening of lights, music, and holiday cheer!
🎟️ Tickets for the Festive Lantern & Songs Event
Choose the experience that’s right for you:
£4 – Festive Songs with Otterbourne Brass
Enjoy a magical performance of seasonal songs accompanied by the Otterbourne Brass Band.£8 – Lantern Workshop & Festive Songs
Includes everything in the £4 ticket plus a hands-on lantern workshop (3.30pm or 4pm) where children can create their own glowing lantern to carry in the parade.
Sunday 14 December 10.30am - 12.30pm
Join us to make your willow and tissue paper lantern perfect to bring along to the festive parade!
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Festive Willow Lantern Workshop
A workshop to make lovely lanterns in preparation for the Festive lanterns and Songs event on Sunday 21 December.
The shape will be formed using buff willow and covered with tissue paper and pva glue.
Gingerbread House Craft
Get ready for a festive treat this December!
Join our craft team to design and decorate your very own cozy cardboard gingerbread house.
It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’s perfect for accompanied children aged 5yrs+
There’s a chance to make your very own edible gingerbread person too, perfect to place inside your new house, to take home, or nibble on straight away!
Sessions are priced at £6 and there are three sessions to book onto. Each session lasts for 1-hour.
Choose from: 10am -11am, 11.30pm -12.30pm
FAQ’s
Location: The Hide – at the end of the drive (parking is nearby)
Parking: Please note that parking charges apply.
Get messy: Crafting can get a little sticky - please dress accordingly.
Take-home ready: Bring something sturdy to carry your gingerbread house home safely.
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
Craft & Natter- Table decoration
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk & Talk Bursledon
Join a 2km walking route around Bursledon, stopping half way for a view of the River Hamble. At the end of the walk we provide a well deserved hot drink!
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Nutmeg's Adventure - Christmas Trail
Nutmeg’s Adventure
Saturday 29 November until Sunday 4 January
£3
This Christmas, a little friend needs your help! Join Nutmeg your gingerbread friend on a festive adventure and see if your family can save the magic of Christmas.
Nutmeg’s Adventure is a fun, interactive experience for children and families. As you follow the trail, you’ll:
Solve puzzles and crack festive clues
Search for hidden surprises along the route
Work together to help Nutmeg bring back the Christmas magic
How to join the adventure:
Collect your trail map from the Woodland Café
Set off on the festive trail, exploring the woodland and discovering magical checkpoints
Complete the trail and see if your family has what it takes to help Nutmeg save Christmas
Perfect for children of all ages, Nutmeg’s Adventure encourages problem-solving, teamwork, and plenty of festive fun.
Bring your festive spirit, put on your adventure hats, and join Nutmeg on a Christmas mission your family will remember.
Walk & Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk & Talk Itchen Valley
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Craft & Natter- Pompom wreath
A monthly craft activity to learn and share new skills, ideas and creativity
