Half term events in Hampshire this February

It’s February so love is in the air but why not show some love to our glorious countryside as well? This half term is the perfect opportunity to get the whole family outdoors and we have plenty on offer at our county parks to help you make the most out of the week. Read on for lambing season, Valentine’s Day treats and much more.

The Countryside Team x

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LAMBING SEASON | STAUNTON FARM

Lambing season is well under way and we’ve now had our first lamb of the year! This adorable little guy was born at Staunton Farm last week and is already getting lots of attention. Don’t worry though, he was kept safe during Storm Ciara earlier in the week. For more very cute photos from the farm, check out their Facebook page.

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FEBRUARY FUN | HALF TERM EVENTS

It’s time to get outside with the family this February half term and our country parks have got a schedule packed full of events. Lepe Country Park have a whole range of goings-on planned throughout the week including bird box making and family bushcraft. Head to Royal Victoria Country Park to get your wellies wet or go on a treasure hunt at Queen Elizabeth. Check out the link below to see a full listing of events to keep you and the kids busy.

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TIME TO UNWIND | FOREST BATHING

You’ve probably heard of forest bathing – it’s a hot topic right now – and if you haven’t then you’re about to! The latest post on our Looking After Nature blog is out now and it’s all about the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku – outdoors relaxation therapy! Intrigued? Click read more to see the full blog post.

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GOOD MOOD FOOD | ROMANTIC TREATS

Hopefully you haven’t forgotten that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! With a whole weekend to enjoy with your loved one, there’s no excuse to not get all romantic. Start your day off with a delicious poached egg and bacon muffin from the Beachwood Kitchen at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Or if you prefer dinner with a view, enjoy a romantic walk along the beach at Lepe Country Park and continue to watch the waves roll in from The Lookout restaurant.

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WILDLIFE WISDOM | FROM OUR RANGERS

The Primrose is a cheerful yellow woodland and hedge bank flower and was deemed the first flower of the year. They were once picked in huge numbers and sent on trains from the countryside to London, to be sold in small bunches at Easter. This picking was seen by some as the reason for the flower’s decline across the country. However, studies show that agricultural herbicides and the tidying of roadside verges is the more likely cause. For more nuggets of wildlife wisdom, check out the Countryside Facebook page.

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HAMPSHIRE WALKS

With the worst of Storm Ciara now behind us, it’s time to get back outside and explore. We’ve created this handy list of Hampshire walking routes. Just type in your post code to find out what routes are closest to you or you can venture out a little further.

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SHINRIN-YOKU

If you’ve enjoyed this month’s Looking After Nature blog post and want to find out more then Yoshifumi Miyazaki’s book is the best place to start. Miyazaki is one of the leading experts in the field of shinrin-yoku and will help you to make the most of your forest bathing.

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