Hampshire Countryside Service – Your chance to win a £500 experience weekend!

WELLBEING EXPERIENCES | QUEEN ELIZABETH CP

This month sees the launch of several brand new inspiring experiences at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. From hawk walking to wild-foraging, forest yoga to pizza oven parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the gateway to the South Downs. Click below to find out what’s on offer and for your chance to win a £500 experience weekend.

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MOTHER’S DAY | MAKE IT SPECIAL 

This year Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 22 March. If you want to do something special for the important women in your life why not head to our parks for a nature fix? Most of our parks have superb cafes offering delicious meals and tasty treats. Queen Elizabeth Country Park is also hosting a wellness morning where you can create natural crafts around a fire pit – cosy! (Don’t miss out – drop a hint by forwarding this email).

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NEW IDEAS | ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

 

As the saying goes, ‘variety is the spice of life’! And as we wave goodbye to the colder, darker, winter months it’s a great time to think of new ways to put a spring in your step. Our latest blog post is full of fresh ideas to get you back outside. Click below to be inspired.

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GOOD MOOD FOOD | NAUGHTY BUT NICE

 

We’re all for healthy living but what’s life without a bit of indulgence from time to time? The cafés at our country parks are the perfect place to get your fill of coffees, cakes and other sweet treats. Head to the Beechwood Kitchen at Queen Elizabeth Country Park for a home-baked fruit scone -the perfect snack after taking part in one of the park’s new experiences.

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WILDLIFE WISDOM | FROM OUR RANGERS

 

It’s March and spring is in the air. Early butterflies such as brimstone and peacock fly on sunnier days and bee-flies can be seen gathering nectar from woodland primroses. The overwintering birds at our coasts are leaving for their breeding grounds while others are back for warmer weather. And our farms are preparing for new arrivals! For more nuggets of wildlife wisdom, check out the Countryside Facebook page.

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GHOST HUNT

Explore The Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park on a ghost hunt around what was once the largest military hospital in the world. Tickets available here for the next event on Saturday 14 March.

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SKIMMING STONES

Rob Cowen & Leo Critchley’s book Skimming Stones continues in a similar vein as this month’s Looking After Nature blog post. Providing more great ways to rediscover the outdoors, from building a den to finding a fossil, let this book inspire you to have fun in the wild.

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