What’s on
Walk and Talk Lakeside 2 July
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk: Bursledon 3 July
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 IVCP 4 July
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Menopause Walk - Hamble, July
Welcome to Menopause Walk, in Hamble!
Join a group of people at a similar stage of life to chat and exercise on a walk around Hamble Common.
Walks are free, please book to reserve your place.
FAQ’s
Meet at Hamble Point car park
Come with sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather
Refreshments are provided at the end.
Walk and Talk Hound 10 July
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
Craft and Natter - Recycled Paper
Craft and Natter - Recycled Paper
Thursday 11 July, 10am - 11.45am
Creative workshop for over 18+
£7 please book to reserve your place
Join the craft team at Itchen Valley this July for a chance to learn the art of recycled paper making!
You will be guided through each technique, beginning with creating the paper pulp through to designing your own unique designs.
Sessions are held in our newest community building, The Hide which sits at the top of the park overlooking green space in a tranquil setting. Refreshments are provided, please book early to guarantee a place as these sessions tend to book fast.
Watercolour Wellbeing Workshop
Join Iris Hill to explore free-flowing painting and breathing meditations to nurture your creativity
Walk and Talk Lakeside 16 July
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk Hamble 17 July
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk & Talk IVCP 18 July
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
BioBlitz! A 24 hour wildlife count!
Itchen Valley Country Park BioBlitz
Saturday 20 July, 9am - 5pm
A fun packed day for all the family
Free entry
Experience the excitement, and take part in the parks first ever BioBlitz! We have 24 hours to record as many species as possible, and we can't wait for you to join! Itchen Valley Country Park is species rich in reptiles, birds and insects, which love to inhabit our ancient woodland and wonderful wildflowers.
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Head to the Marketplace behind the Woodland Café between 10am and 4pm to find free nature stalls (HART Wildlife, RSPB, Marwell, Southampton & District Beekeepers)
ranger-led walks including butterfly surveying and minibeast hunts.
You will have the chance to to meet the experts, ask you're curious questions and receive lots of nature knowledge!
Hampshire Biological Centre will be attending and keeping records of what’s counted throughout the day!
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Craft activity stalls will be available for ages 4yrs+. There will be a small fee towards these craft activities, and your fees help support maintenance to our parks habitats.
We have two amazing expert-led sessions to book onto which will help add more data to our big species count! Learn more 👇
The park gates will be open from 6.30am - 9.30pm. If you prefer a quieter search, download our park map to reveal our more secluded spots.
Parking charges applicable we recommend downloading the RingGo app in advance.
Marvellous Moths - BioBlitz
Marvellous Moths
9.30am - 10.30am
As part of Itchen Valley Country Parks BioBlitz, a 24 hour wildlife count
Join local moth enthusiasts to reveal what’s caught in the traps overnight! We have over 100 different species inhabiting the park from tiny micro-moths to large Elephant Hawkmoths. We’ll have the experts on-hand to identify the species and reveal fascinating facts about these less known insects!
Cost: £7
Purple Emperor Butterfly Talk - BioBlitz
An Illustrated talk on the Purple Emperor Butterfly
As part of Itchen Valley Country Parks BioBlitz, a 24 hour wildlife count
Join Ashley Whitlock from Butterfly Conservation for a fascination talk on the Purple Emperor Butterfly in Hampshire.
The Purple Emperor is on the wing for a very short period from mid-June to the first week of August. A large butterfly of woodlands, it is well known for spending much of its time in the treetops!
The talk will last for 90 minutes with a short refreshment break in the middle.
Cost: £5
Profits from this event will go towards Butterfly Conservation.
SOLD OUT Bat Detectives - BioBlitz
Join a member of Hampshire Bat group for an exciting evening tour around Itchen Valley
Walks for Beginners -Netley, July
Welcome to Walks for Beginners, Netley!
We have designed these walks to accommodate those in our community looking to join our guided walks at a more slower and relaxed pace.
Walks are free, please book to reserve your place.
FAQ’s
Location: We meet in Netley, Mount Pleasant Playing Field.
Distance: These walks cover a distance of up to 2km, mostly on hard surfaces but in some parts there are slopes.
Contact the walk leader to discuss any access needs in advance.
Summer Crafts - Bag Printing
Summer Crafts in The Hide - Cotton Bag Printing
Tuesday 30 July, 10am - 11.30am
Creative workshop for accompanied children aged 4+
£4 per bag
Join the craft team for this fun and colourful workshop which lets children experiment with colour, pattern and paint! They will have the chance to learn the skills needed to decorate their very own tote bag with their own design using stamps and fabric paint.
Live At The Park - Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels
Friday 2 August
1pm
If you could change anything on your bicycle, what would it be? A comfy new saddle? An ice cream maker? Rocket boosters?! When Mrs Armitage goes out for a ride with her trusty dog Breakspear, she decides her bicycle needs improvement. With a new horn, a picnic hamper…and a sail, will Mrs Armitage manage to keep her bicycle in one piece or will her crazy contraption prove too much to handle?
Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy, we celebrate the power of imagination and the importance of resilience.
Produced with Farnham Maltings, with funding from Arts Partnership Surrey.
Mrs Armitage on Wheels has been adapted for the BBC, watch the animated special and others from ‘Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures’ on BBC iPlayer.
Wild Wednesday's - Meadow Sweep
Wild Wednesday’s - Meadow Sweep
Wednesday 7 August, 10.30am - 11.30am
Outdoor session for accompanied children aged 4+
£5
🔎 This summer children are invited to discover what creatures live in the long grasses of our meadows. They will have the chance to use a sweep net and I.D sheets to identify various different species that inhabit Itchen Valley.
Sessions are led by an experienced ranger who will be on hand to offer invaluable knowledge to help your little ones learn!
Summer Crafts - Twig Creatures
Summer Crafts in The Hide - Twig Creatures
Wednesday 7 August 1pm - 2.30pm
Creative workshop for accompanied children aged 4yrs+
£4
Join the craft team this summer for a fun-filled workshop taking inspiration from the outdoors!
Children will be guided to use their imagination and create twig-creatures out of sticks found along our paths in our ancient woodlands.
Summer Crafts - Clay Pinch Pots
Summer Crafts in The Hide - Clay Pinch Pots
Tuesday 13 July
Sessions begin from: 10am - 10.45pm, 10.45am - 11.30m, 11.30m - 12.15pm
Creative workshop for accompanied children aged 6yrs+
£4
Join the craft team in The Hide to create your very own clay pinch pot and decorate it with foraged petals and leaves!
Bring an apron to protect children's clothing
Wild Wednesday's - Woodland Minibeasts
Wild Wednesday’s - Woodland Minibeasts
Wednesday 14 August, 10.30am - 11.30am
Outdoor sessions for accompanied children aged 4+
£5
🔎 Children will have the chance this summer to discover what sort of creatures live amongst our ancient woodlands! In this fun outdoor session, led by an experienced ranger, children will be given an identification sheet and key to use along the way!
🥾 We will be walking through woodland, sensible footwear and clothing are advised
Wild Wednesday's - Meadow Sweep
Wild Wednesday’s - Meadow Sweep
Wednesday 21 August, 10.30am - 11.30am
Outdoor session for accompanied children aged 4+
£5
🔎 This summer children are invited to discover what creatures live in the long grasses of our meadows. They will have the chance to use a sweep net and I.D sheets to identify various different species that inhabit Itchen Valley.
Sessions are led by an experienced ranger who will be on hand to offer invaluable knowledge to help your little ones learn!
Summer Crafts - Beautiful Butterflies
Summer Crafts - Beautiful Butterflies
Wednesday 21 August 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm
Creative workshop for children aged 4+
£4
Join the craft team at Itchen Valley this July for a chance to learn how to make a butterfly or moth!
We will be using tissue paper and paint to explore patterns in nature
Sessions are held in our newest community building, The Hide which sits at the top of the park overlooking green space in a tranquil setting. Refreshments are provided, please book early to guarantee a place as these sessions tend to book fast.
Bring an apron to protect children's clothing.
Wild Wednesday's - Leaf Print Bunting
Wild Wednesday’s - Leaf Printing
Wednesday 28 August, 10.30am - 11.30am
Outdoor sessions for accompanied children aged 4+
£5
🔎 Children will have the chance this summer to create their own eco - leaf print bunting! This fun-filled session will begin by exploring the park in search for their favourite leaves!
🔨 Using a hammer and fabric, children will be guided with techniques to create their own onto cloth and learn how to create their own summer inspired designs!
Mad 4 Animals - Free family entertainment!
Friday 30 August
10.30am - 12.00pm
Are you ready to meet Creepy Crawlies and slithering snakes - we're excited to welcome Mad 4 Animals to Itchen Valley Country Park. Giving you the chance to come and see some amazing animals up close, learn about them and also have the opportunity to hold them and have photos too.
Everyone can join in from Toddlers to Teens and the adults are entertained too. Enjoy Comedy, challenges and fun from the outset. With Animals such as snakes, Tarantulas, Scorpions, Lizards, Quant African Snails, Hissing Cockroaches, Turtles and many more you will have a blast!
This event is free, no need to book!
Walks for Beginners -Netley, June
Welcome to Walks for Beginners, Netley!
We have designed these walks to accommodate those in our community looking to join our guided walks at a more slower and relaxed pace.
Walks are free, please book to reserve your place.
FAQ’s
Location: We meet in Netley, Mount Pleasant Playing Field.
Distance: These walks cover a distance of up to 2km, mostly on hard surfaces but in some parts there are slopes.
Contact the walk leader to discuss any access needs in advance.
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
SOLD OUT Craft & Natter - Botanical Clay Art
Craft and Natter - Botanical Clay Art
Tuesday 25 June, 10am - 11.45am
Creative workshop for over 18+
£7
Join the craft team this summer and be inspired by the outdoors in this fun nature fuelled workshop! Sessions are held in The Hide, our newest community building overlooking our top fields, which are abundant with seasonal flora, allow yourself to relax in this tranquil setting with likeminded people whilst learning new skills.
You will learn how to make your very own piece of botanical art using clay and flora found in the grounds of the park. Refreshments are provided, please book early to guarantee a place on this popular workshop.
This event has now sold out
SOLD OUT Summer Sundowner - An evening of acoustic music, fire pit food & drinks
Summer Sundowner
Friday 21 June 🎶 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Celebrate the longest day with friends, music, good food and drink
Gather your friends together for our first Summer Sundowner, bask in the suns rays with a drink and delicious food in hand.
Relax after your busy week to acoustic sounds from The One Eyed Man! Hailing from Berkshire, Stu has a style and sound which reflects the folk roots of rural England, with influences such as Paolo Nutini, Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons.
After years of working in the industry, Iris and Norman, a husband and wife duo decided to create Grate Catering & Events HQ and take their passion for food to the local community. Offering locally sourced meat, fish and roasted vegetables, visitors are invited to taste freshly cooked fire pit food on the evening.
Travelling from the New Forest, Vibrant Brewery craft their own range of beers which are unfiltered, unpasteurised and vegan friendly. Treat yourself to a fresh drink (or two!) from them throughout the evening.
Entry ticket price: £5
Food and drinks will be available for an additional cost and not included in the entry ticket price.
This event has sold out
Acoustic music from The One Eyed Man. Up Away (Live at Pyramid Studios)
FAQ’S
The event will be held outside in the Marketplace (behind the Highwood Barn). Bring your own chairs or picnic blankets to get comfortable and cozy. Summer Sundowner will go on in most weathers, and we’re hoping for warm and dry weather, but please dress for the weather and bring coats and umbrella’s if rain is predicted.
Catering and drinks will be available at an additional cost and not included in the ticket price.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available on the evening.
We advise that this event is best suited to those over the age of 7yrs.
Sadly, dogs are not permitted
This is ticketed event so please bring your confirmation email ready to be checked upon entry, this can be shown on your mobile or print.
Parking charges apply and we recommend downloading the RingGo app in advance.
Walk & Talk IVCP 20 June
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Live At The Park - A Comedy of Errors!
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Join the troupe at Itchen Valley Country Park for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors like you’ve never seen before.
When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes a plenty.
This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!
Walk and Talk Lakeside 18 June
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Popell Barns Mobile Farm
Saturday 15 June 1pm - 4pm
Free with no booking required
For the safety and wellbeing of the animals, dogs are not permitted in the vicinity of the animals. Please respect our request
We’re really excited to welcome Popell Barns Mobile Farm to Itchen Valley this summer. Meet Max the donkey, Dot & Dolly a pair of friendly sheep plus rabbits and guinea pigs! Children can enjoy getting to know these animals in a safe setting, it’s a wonderful way for children to learn and an enjoyable experience for adults too!
Walk and Talk Hound 12 June
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
Menopause Walk - Hamble, June
Welcome to Menopause Walk, in Hamble!
Join a group of people at a similar stage of life to chat and exercise on a walk around Hamble Common.
Walks are free, please book to reserve your place.
FAQ’s
Meet at Hamble Point car park
Come with sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather
Refreshments are provided at the end.
Walk & Talk IVCP 6 June
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk and Talk: Bursledon 5 June
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 and Talk Lakeside June 4
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
SOLD OUT Walk & Talk IVCP
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.
Walks for Beginners -Netley, May
Welcome to Walks for Beginners, Netley!
We have designed these walks to accommodate those in our community looking to join our guided walks at a more slower and relaxed pace. Each walk will be adapted to suit the group needs on the day.
Walks are free, please book to reserve your place.
FAQ’s
Location: We meet in Netley, Mount Pleasant Playing Field.
Distance: These walks cover a distance of up to 2km, mostly on hard surfaces but in some parts there are slopes.
Contact the walk leader to discuss any access needs in advance.
Bursledon to Hamble Linear Walk and Train Back Fully Booked
A linear walk from Bursledon to Hamble returning by train
SOLD OUT Craft and Natter - Pyrography and Felting
This event has now sold out
Pyrography and Felting Workshop
Join the craft team for some spring time fun in our newest community building The Hide, which overlooks tranquil green space at the top of the park. You will have the chance to learn the art of pyrography (wood burning) and wet felting. You can join both workshops or spend time honing your skills on one.
Pyrography is a wood burning artform used to create patterns and writing on wood. You will be guided through each technique and after a few practice turns to build your confidence you will be able to design your very own wooden coaster.
Wet Felting involves using coloured wool tops, soap, water and friction to create your own piece of unique flower art.
£7 Refreshments are provided and we suggest booking your place early as these sessions sell out fast.
Walk and Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
SOLD OUT Walk & Talk IVCP
Join a friendly group for a 3km walk and a chat for your wellbeing
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
May Day Fayre
Join us for a celebration of summer with Morris dancing, live music and more!
SOLD OUT Walk and 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 and Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
SOLD OUT Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
SOLD OUT Spring Foraging Walk
Join Freya the Forager to discover the edible delights of the Country Park