Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Waterlooville, Hampshire
About Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland to explore. Discover endless family fun in the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
From the top of Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs, down to the Visitor Centre with its shop and cafe, the park makes for a great day out.
3 walking trails
2 cycling trails
Play area - please check before travelling
Cafe - please check before travelling
Stunning scenery
From wild-foraging to forest yoga, pizza-oven parties to hawk walks. Experience the real South Downs at Hampshire’s Queen Elizabeth Country Park. With breathtaking views from Butser Hill and fantastic walking and running routes throughout the park.
A range of cycling trails
Get on your bike at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and make the most of our cycling facilities.
Cyclists can use all our designated routes. For longer, more scenic routes that give you a chance to soak up the stunning views, we suggest the South Downs Way and King Alfred’s Way, or get pedalling along one of our local cyclist approved routes.
The Shipwrights Way through the Country Park is open to cyclists, it starts at Alice Holt and provides a link all the way to Portsmouth via Staunton Country Park.
Beechwood Kitchen and BBQs
Refuel at Beechwood Kitchen with a refreshing hot or cold drink and locally sourced food. Enjoy a tasty bite from our selection of cakes and snacks or savour one of our homemade meals before heading back out to carry on with your adventure.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite exploring the adventure playground, assault course and dog activity trail, make the most of one of our BBQs. With a wide variety of spaces available to fit groups of all sizes, no matter the occasion we’ll have a barbecue that’s perfect for you.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Food Available
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Open 24 hours
- Tuesday, Open 24 hours
- Wednesday, Open 24 hours
- Thursday, Open 24 hours
- Friday, Open 24 hours
- Saturday, Open 24 hours
- Sunday, Open 24 hours
The park is open 24 hours a day. The visitor centre and kitchen open from 10-4.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
The park is free to enter, but there are car parking charges.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Refuel at Beechwood Kitchen with a refreshing hot or cold drink and locally sourced food. Enjoy a tasty bite from our selection of cakes and snacks or savour one of our homemade meals before heading back out to carry on with your adventure.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
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