What’s on
Southampton Art Society Spring Exhibition
Members from Southampton Art Society will be showcasing their work this Spring. A collection of work by amateur and professional artists with the theme of ‘Nature’ will be on display in the Woodland Café from March until May.
The artwork will be for sale at the end of the exhibition.
SOLD OUT Spring Foraging Walk
Join Freya the Forager to discover the edible delights of the Country Park
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
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!
May Day Fayre
Join us for a celebration of summer with Morris dancing, live music and more!
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
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 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.
Bursledon to Hamble Linear Walk and Train Back
A linear walk from Bursledon to Hamble returning by train
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common 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!
Craft & Natter - Botanical Clay Art
Craft and Natter - Botanical Clay Art
Tuesday 25 June, 10am - 12pm
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.
Craft and Natter - Recycled Paper
Craft and Natter - Recycled Paper
Thursday 11 July, 10am - 12pm
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
BioBlitz
Itchen Valley Country Park BioBlitz
Saturday 20 July, 9am - 5pm
A fun packed day for all the family
Free entry
🦋 Experience the excitement, race against the clock and take part in the parks first ever BioBlitz! This very special 24 - hour event runs nation wide, and we can’t wait for you to join! Itchen Valley Country Park is home to so much wildlife, we’re species rich in reptiles, birds, insects which love to inhabit our ancient woodlands and wonderful wildflowers.
🔎 Head to the bio-hub at our new events space by the Woodland Café to explore free activity stalls, meet the experts to receive lots of nature knowledge and so much more!
✂️ You will have the chance to join in with craft activities. Fees from these workshops will help support our parks habitat maintenance.
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
SOLD OUT Bat Detectives IVCP
Join a member of Hampshire Bat group for an exciting evening tour around Itchen Valley
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!
SOLD OUT Easter themed story and craft
Children can enjoy a story and craft in The Hide. We will be decorating a terracotta plant pot with a bunny face.
For accompanied 3-7 yr olds.
Cost £5
SOLD OUT Easter themed story and craft
Children can enjoy a story and craft in The Hide. We will be making an Easter chick and a bunny out of wooden discs and crafts materials.
For accompanied 3-7 yr olds.
Cost £5
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
Mother's Day in the Woodland Café
Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day at Itchen Valley this mothers day. Treat your mum after a springtime stroll to a slice of Victoria sponge cake with tea & coffee for £5 or scones with jam and cream with tea or coffee for £4.50.
No booking required
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.
Walk and Talk Hamble
Join a guided walk around Hamble Common to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Walk and Talk Hound
Join a community walk to meet people for a chat and a leisurely 2km walk.
Walk and Talk Lakeside
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside Country Park to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Half - Term Nature Detectives Bingo
Explore the Country Park as you play bingo this half term
IVCP Planting Day
Plant Eastleigh returns to the park for its third year! You have the exciting chance to sponsor and plant a tree in the New Year as part of the Council’s Plant Eastleigh campaign, to help improve biodiversity and tackle climate change.
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.
Pyrography Workshop
A workshop to practice using a wood burning tool and create your own design on a wooden spatula
IVCP Planting Day
Plant Eastleigh returns to the park for its third year! You have the exciting chance to sponsor and plant a tree in the New Year as part of the Council’s Plant Eastleigh campaign, to help improve biodiversity and tackle climate change.