Really lovely place to go for a walk, take children along as there's an activity park (two) along…read morewith a barn which holds a small museum, gift shop and cafe. Beautiful walks and plenty of parking - more expensive at the weekend, but fairly reasonable throughout the week. Lots of people take dogs there for walks, and it's fairly easy to spend a couple of hours there. Fishing nets for children can be hired from the barn to fish in a small pond nearby. There's also a river running through but to do fishing there you need a permit.

Fantastic place for my toddler, love the climbing things shaped like animals in the woods…read more Its nice and big, and the parking is more expensive at weekends but they're are no other costs, so seems pretty good value really.

Not just in the summer but also in the depths of winter! Lovely walks, interesting museum (former…read morehospital chapel) and stunning views; a must.

great for a stroll. lovely grounds. short or long walks. lovely playgrounds for the kids and a…read moreminiature railway. cafe good too! local to us and great value :)

Visiting from the states, the park was a wonderful walk after dinner. Well lit, seemingly endless,…read moreeven at 9/10pm it's abundant with people. It was well kept--though a few of the parks posted maps could use upkeep as some idiot out his political propaganda inside to cover the map. The small lights throughout the park are a beautiful touch.

a great day out especially with youngsters. hampshire activity passport makes it even better!read more

Nice country place next to the beach- though don't let your football too near the cliff.read more

Another 'bleak but beautiful' shoreline. Crunchy pebble and sand beach, huge watery vistas looking…read moreout towards the Isle of White and Cowes, backed by a fascinating country park area marshes, heath and New Forest. Lots of family facilities, cafe, visitor centre, toilets, easy parking (might be busy in summer), gentle water (no surfing here mateys), excellent, definitely worth the visit bring a portable chair, picnic and pair of binoculars in the summer and watch the sailing extravaganza in front of you.

Now in the care of English Heritage, Netley is the most complete surviving Cistercian abbey in…read moresouthern England. Founded in 1238 by Peter de Roches, Bishop of Winchester, it was colonised by monks from nearby Beaulieu Abbey. Almost all the walls of its 13th century church still stand, together with many monastic buildings. The buildings were converted into an impressive country residence by Sir William Paulet, First Marquess of Winchester, who acquired the abbey in 1536 after the Dissolution. Abandoned as a house in the 18th Century, most traces of Paulet's alterations were removed in the 19th century, when Netley's ivy-clad ruins became a favourite of the Romantic movement. Netley was visited by John Constable, who came to paint here, and also by Jane Austen, who may have found inspiration for her novel Northanger Abbey. Access is free although opening times are restricted, especially in winter months. It's a lovely spot for a picnic and feels a long way from the surrounding urban area. There's a small car park - more parking and toilets are available over the road in the Abbey Hall Recreation Ground.