Where is River Hamble Country Park?

River Hamble Country Park is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO30 2SZ), in the parish of Botley.

How do I get to River Hamble Country Park?

The nearest railway station is Bursledon, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO30 2SZ.

Who owns River Hamble Country Park?

River Hamble Country Park is owned by Hampshire County Council.

Is River Hamble Country Park a protected site?

Yes — River Hamble Country Park is part of the Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is River Hamble Country Park free to visit?

Yes, River Hamble Country Park is free to enter.

How do I get to River Hamble Country Park?

The nearest railway station is Bursledon, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO30 2SZ.

Country parks · South East England

River Hamble Country Park

In or near Botley.

Free admission

River Hamble Country Park — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Barnfield, Manor Farm Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 2508735 — David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bursledon · 2.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

River Hamble Country Park is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

River Hamble Country Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including frisbee golf, dog walking, and watersports. Visitors can explore scenic trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

River Hamble Country Park is located in South-East England. This park offers a variety of natural landscapes, including woodlands and riverside paths, suitable for walking and outdoor activities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The ancient duckpond in Manor Farm and the neighbouring St Bartholomew's Church are mentioned in Domesday. There is evidence of a Roman road running through the site, which would have been the route between the Roman settlements of Clausentum (Bitterne Manor) and Portus Adurni (Portchester). In 1439, the Grace Dieu was struck by lightning, and burnt and sank on the river running alongside the park. The wreck is now marked by a warning pole, which is a yellow cross. Part of the play area in the 'Barnfield' area is based on the wreck. The wreck is now protected. In 1943, the Royal Navy shore establishment named HMS Cricket was opened. It would be used throughout the rest of World War II to…

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Coordinates: 50.8990, -1.2890
County: Hampshire
District: Eastleigh
Parish: Botley
Postcode: SO30 2SZ
Parliamentary constituency: Hamble Valley
Established: 1979
Nearest railway station: Bursledon — 2.1 km
Opening: Open year-round
Official site: www.hants.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: River Hamble Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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