About –
The main facilities are open all year round and include a visitor centre with shop, café and activity area. There is the Juniper Adventure Trail play area, bbq sites, picnic areas and 20 miles of trail for walking, cycling and horse riding. Maps are available to purchase from the Visitor Centre shop. Hampshire's biggest Country Park with 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland se
t within the South Downs National Park, including the Butser Hill National Nature Reserve. Things to do –
Barbecues and Picnics
There are 11 family hearths in the forest which can be hired for 2 set periods. Each hearth caters for up to 12 people and comes with a picnic table. There is a 10% discount for booking Monday to Thursday, excluding Bank Holidays. BBQ's are only permitted in the hearths provided. All BBQ's can be booked online at www.hants.gov.uk/qecp
Short Routes
There are three permissive walking trails, which are clearly waymarked on the ground. Short woodland trail 3km (1.9 miles)
Long woodland trail 8km (5 miles)
Downland trail 2.7km (1.7 miles)
Long distance paths
Staunton Way: Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Staunton Country Park 13.5km (8.5 miles) starts at the visitor centre
Hangers Way: Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Alton. 34 km (21.1 miles) starts at the visitor centre. South Downs Way: This national bridleway passes through the Park and runs from Wi******er to Eastbourne 161 km (100 miles)
Mountain bike trails
There are two permissive bike trails which are clearly waymarked on the ground. The intermediate mountain - bike trail 6km (3.7 miles) and the advanced mountain - bike trail 4.6miles. Adventure Play
Juniper Adventure Area - an extensive range of play equipment suitable for children aged eight and over. The Assault Course is an added feature for older children and adults. There is a dog activity course and an enclosed dog field for dogs that like to be on their own (£3 per half hour)
Opening Times
10am – 5.00pm daily, British Summer Time
10am – 4.00pm daily, British Winter Time
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Café opens 10am weekdays, 9am at weekends. Car parking
Prices start from £2 for up to an hour but the prices are seasonal. Vehicles up to and incl 15 seats 7 days each week, including Bank Holidays
16 seats and more £15.00 per day
Season tickets £65
Blue Badge holder normal parking charges apply but a discounted Season ticket can be purchased at £45 in the Visitor Centre.
