Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire County Council

Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire County Council Hampshire's largest Country Park, over 600 hectares of land located within the South Downs National Park. There are several group sites.
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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 set 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.

🌳 Free Guided Woodland WalkWhether you're looking to get active, meet new people, or simply enjoy the beauty of the wood...
11/09/2026

🌳 Free Guided Woodland Walk

Whether you're looking to get active, meet new people, or simply enjoy the beauty of the woodland, our free guided walk is the perfect opportunity.

Join us for a 2 hour stroll at 10am on Tuesday 15 September, meeting outside the Main Visitor Centre.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🧘Free Park Yoga is back for a final session this Sunday 13th September. Come and join Alex on Bottom Field at 9.30am.Fre...
10/09/2026

🧘Free Park Yoga is back for a final session this Sunday 13th September. Come and join Alex on Bottom Field at 9.30am.

Free Yoga will continue once a month in the Casson Room through the colder months. Sign up via Eventbrite👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999509669246?aff=oddtdtcreator

💚 Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to fill out our participant survey- we really appreciate it!

🌳 Your feedback is so important to us, as it helps us understand how we can improve in future seasons.

➡️ If you haven’t already, please consider filling out our survey via the this link https://parkyoga.co/participant_survey/

🚧 Final Descent trail diversion now in place until Monday 14th September.🚴‍♀️ Please follow the signed diversion and enj...
10/09/2026

🚧 Final Descent trail diversion now in place until Monday 14th September.
🚴‍♀️ Please follow the signed diversion and enjoy the rest of your ride. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to make the trail even better.
👷‍♂️ There is a volunteer dig day on Saturday 19 September to continue the work on Final Descent, to sign up and lend a hand with the , follow the link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999029669554

🚧 Final Descent🛠️ The will be working on Final Descent on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th September this section of the r...
09/09/2026

🚧 Final Descent

🛠️ The will be working on Final Descent on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th September this section of the red trail will therefore be closed.

🚴‍♀️ Please follow the signed diversion and enjoy the rest of your ride. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to make the trail even better.

👷‍♂️ There is a volunteer dig day on Saturday 19 September to continue the work on Final Descent, to sign up and lend a hand with the Trail Collective, follow the link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999029669554

🏺 Discovering Local History 🏺Join us at Buriton Village Hall on Saturday 26 September, 1pm to 4pm, for a free local hist...
08/09/2026

🏺 Discovering Local History 🏺

Join us at Buriton Village Hall on Saturday 26 September, 1pm to 4pm, for a free local history exhibition.

Explore fascinating finds from the Bronze Age through to modern times, including ancient coins, brooches, buckles and more. There will also be a special display celebrating 50 years of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, plus historic photographs, postcards and stories from around the parish.

📍 Buriton Village Hall
🕐 1pm to 4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Come along, share your memories and discover Buriton's rich history!
Head to the Buriton Webpage ▶ www.buriton.org.uk.

🌿🧘‍♀️ Make Time for Your Wellbeing This Weekend Join us for FREE Pilates & Yoga in the Park. Move your body and unwind i...
04/09/2026

🌿🧘‍♀️ Make Time for Your Wellbeing This Weekend

Join us for FREE Pilates & Yoga in the Park. Move your body and unwind in a welcoming setting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a regular on the mat, these sessions are the perfect way to reset and recharge.

📅 9.30am Saturday - Pilates in the Park (indoors in the Visitor Centre)
📅9.30am Sunday - Park Yoga (near Juniper Car Park)

Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to regular participants. Come along and give yourself an hour to relax, recharge, and feel good.

Booking essential for Pilates 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-pilates-pilates-in-the-park-tickets-1985577822718

Calling all Dog Lovers! Our sister country park Staunton Country Park - Hampshire County Council will be hosting their a...
03/09/2026

Calling all Dog Lovers! Our sister country park Staunton Country Park - Hampshire County Council will be hosting their annual Dog event Bark at Staunton Country Park🐾 this Sunday (6th September 10am - 4pm).
🛍 A range of stalls offering all sorts of treats for our pups!
🥎 Activities from dog agility, scent work and games for the family to join in. Don't miss out on the Fun Dog Show 🏅
🍕Pop over to the catering stalls for a mix of delights from pizza, BBQ, shakes and much more!

Head to Staunton Country Park - Hampshire County Council WHAT'S ON page to find out more 🔽
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/staunton-country-park/events/bark-at-staunton

Bark at Staunton Country Park 2026🐾 3 DAYS TO GO!

Don't miss out on all the activities we have taking place at Bark at Staunton Country Park 2026 this year!

Activities for all the family from agility and scent work for the pups 🐶and face painting 🖌and crafts for the kids! look forward to seeing you all there on Sunday 6th September 10am - 4pm.

To find out about all the stalls and activities we have going on throughout the day head to our webpage🔽
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/staunton-country-park/events/bark-at-staunton

Address

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean
Petersfield
PO80QE

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442392595040

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