Lakeside Country Park

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

🦆Please don't feed the waterfowl 🙏🏻
We need your help to keep wildlife, the lakes and visitors safe!
Bread isn't good for the birds or the water, and affects permitted lake users due to water safety.

02/06/2026

Wild About Nature is coming to Itchen Valley Country Park this month! 🐜🪲

26/05/2026

🏴‍☠️ Are you ready for your adventure on the seven seas?

Get ready for a swashbuckling outdoor performance of The Pirates of Penzance, packed with laughter, music, and plenty of fun at Itchen Valley Country Park

📅Saturday 19 September
⌚2.30pm

🌳Set against the backdrop of High Field - join us for an afternoon of family entertainment you won’t want to miss!

Book now👇🏻
https://www.itchenvalley.co.uk/whats-on/pirates-of-penzance

23/05/2026

🐞🐝Half Term fun at our sister location: Itchen Valley Country Park

Looking for fun family activities this May Half Term? Join us for two nature-inspired activities that are perfect for little explorers!

🔎Step into the shoes of a curious detective across the week and take on our Summer Spotter Challenge.
🐞🐝Get creative in The Hide and make your own 3-in-a-row travel game to take home Thursday 28 May.

Learn more and to pre-book 3-in a row👇🏻
https://www.itchenvalley.co.uk/news/may-half-term-at-itchen-valley-country-park

20/05/2026

🌸 Have you spotted the red campion in bloom?

Bright pops of pink are appearing along the woodland paths at Lakeside Country Park as red campion comes into flower, these vibrant wildflowers add colour to shady corners and quiet walking routes throughout the park.

Keep an eye out on your next visit 👀

13/05/2026

🌱 Have you spotted the wild garlic yet?

Wild garlic, also known as Ramsons, is starting to spread at Lakeside Country Park, bringing fresh green leaves, delicate white flowers, and that unmistakable garlicky scent of spring.

If the air smells a little different on your next visit… you’ll know why 👀

12/05/2026

🍔We don't permit BBQs at Lakeside, but over at our sister site - the new brick-built 'grilling stations' are ready for you!

08/05/2026

Spring colour is putting on a show at Lakeside Country Park 💙

Stitchwort, bluebells and red campion are brightening up the park right now, bringing pops of white, blue and pink to the woodland paths.

It’s the perfect time for a peaceful walk, taking in the seasonal changes and spotting these beautiful wildflowers along the way 🌱

Have you noticed them on your walk yet? 👀

06/05/2026

A little seasonal highlight at Lakeside Country Park 🌸

The beautiful Wild Service Tree is now in bloom, a quiet but special sign that spring is in full swing.

Tucked among the greenery, its delicate white blossoms are well worth keeping an eye out for on your next walk around the park🌳

If you're visiting soon, see if you can spot it for yourself 👀