Parkley Eastleigh

08/06/2026

RSPB Medmerry, Chichester, PO20 7NX
Great for a nice walk and some birdwatching
Small chargeable car park, top path is footpath and lower one is bridlepath for bikes and horses. We saw some yellowhammers, egrets, wrens, swans, coots and could hear a skylark. Would recommend binoculars for this one.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCRLwgBLd6aA64tF6

01/06/2026

✨🌍 ONE ROMSEY IS BACK! 🌍✨

Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours… bring the dog… honestly, invite random people you meet in the street 😄 because this is going to be AMAZING!

Get ready for a day packed with feel-good vibes, music filling the air, incredible performances, colourful culture, delicious food smells drifting through the streets, and a brilliant community atmosphere from start to finish. 🎶🍜💃🌈

There truly is something for everyone — all ages, all backgrounds, all welcome. Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole day soaking it all in, One Romsey is a celebration of culture and diversity right in the heart of Romsey. 💛

And this year we have a dedicated One Romsey website, kindly designed by Viscreo • it support, with all the information you need to make the most of the day — plus a very exciting countdown clock ticking away to the big event! ⏰🎉

🗓 Sunday 14th June 2026
📍 Romsey Market Place, Cornmarket, Church Place, Romsey Abbey South Garth and War Memorial Park
🕒 11am to 5pm

A huge thank you to Romsey Beggars Fair for supporting this fantastic event, and to our sponsors CGM Solicitors and Viscreo IT Support for helping make it all possible. 🙌

This is one you do NOT want to miss!

👉 All you need to know can be found here: www.oneromsey.co.uk

See you all there!

01/06/2026

Every year as it warms up I share a water safety post in memory of two lads who lost their lives in the water in cornwall back when I was a teen myself. Heartbreaking to hear of recent deaths in open water. Every time we go to the beach before we go in water I point out three things:

1) Lifeguard station or sign- these often have a What3words location- if you don't already have the app it's free and really helps pinpoint your location
2) A meeting point if anyone gets lost- eg ice cream shop, deck chair rental, landmark
3) Flags- where they are and what they mean

We also stop and look for rip currents, sandbars, tide lines, windsocks. The below slides are concise but so important to share with your teens. Please stay safe and enjoy the water this season.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CvvnF4zLM/

22/05/2026

😀🌊 We're delighted to let you know that the Paddling Pool will OPEN today at 10am!
Please park in the free former Budgens Car Park in Wildern Lane and be considerate to local residents. The Hedge End Club in Bursledon Road also has parking but there is a charge. All we need now is the 🌞

21/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Go2CSZGev/

Looking for something for your child to do this May half term?

We’ve got a great schedule of FREE youth activities running throughout the week, including our brand-new park activity sessions at Lawn Road and Grantham Green! ⚽️🏓🏸🏆

There’s plenty to get involved in, so come along, have fun, and keep active this half term.

See below for full details 👇

18/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18iGUHyUpX/
Useful map for paddlers

Wildlife aware watersports

16/05/2026

Lovely walk from Emsworth today along part of King Charles 3rd England Coast path (check tide times) to Nore Barn Woods

30/04/2026

Had a great family day out here recently, has two enclosed play areas, one for under fives and an older kids area, bird hides overlooking large lake, café with indoor and outdoor seating and picnic tables, shop, toilets and car park. You can buy bird food from shop (no bread allowed). Their café tables are lovely as have little facts about creatures and area and small table for kids to do brass rubbings on.

Access wise- good paths and a tramper available to hire but some tree roots and inclines on route we took. Area around café nice and flat with a lift to bird hide upstairs.
Lots of birds to see on the lake.

The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ACNKZkWCcNYhNgRz7
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/visitor-centres/nature-discovery-centre
Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust - BBOWT

30/04/2026

Ahoy! 🏴‍☠️ Royal Armouries Fort Nelson is being transformed into a pirate’s playground this May Half Term. From a play pirate ship to a tunnel gold hunt, it’s the ultimate free day out for your little explorers.

Discover your pirate name, join a swashbuckling singalong, and get stuck into themed crafts. It’s the perfect way to maximise your half term budget without skimping on the adventure.

📅 Dates: Saturday 23 May - Sunday 31 May
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Pre-booking essential)
🔗 Book here: https://www.hampshireattractions.co.uk/events/pirates-ahoy-at-fort-nelson/

30/04/2026

Looks like bank holiday is going to mix of weather, if you need a little indoor activity you could try building words with satellite images on NASAs landsat website. Let us know if you try it.
https://science.nasa.gov/specials/your-name-in-landsat/