Discover Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Near Petersfield
Don’t be put off by the steep, tree-covered hill that looms over the Queen Elizabeth Country Park’s Visitor Centre as you arrive.
This country park is easily accessible and packed with things to do, including an adventure play trail, a story trail, one of the highest points in Hampshire and a dog activity course.
Juniper Adventure Play Trail
This is the Queen Elizabeth Country Park Adventure Play Area and has:
- a wooden multi-play with a tunnel slide, cargo net, ladder and bridge
- two log cabin climbing frames
- an obstacle course with ropes, logs, bridges, and cargo nets
- a zip wire and
- picnic tables.
From the Visitor Centre, the play trail is either a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk uphill.
The Assault Course
Suitable for those over 1.4m tall only, the assault course is hidden in the woods to the right of the adventure play trail and has 12 obstacles and a 250m run.
Dog Activity Course
Near to the Juniper Adventure Play Trail is the Forts and Fleets Dog Activity Course. It is 200 metres long and has 8 obstacles designed for dogs.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park is at the bottom of Butser Hill National Nature Reserve.
Butser Hill is is one of the highest points in Hampshire with beautiful views towards the Isle of Wight and the South Downs. It is also an ideal spot for kite flying.
The Dragon of Butser Hill
There is a Hampshire County Council Story Trail called “The Dragon of Butser Hill” that tells you a story about knights, damsels, giants and dragons as it winds around the hilltop.
Other Activities
There are lots of other activities at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, including walking, cycling and mountain biking trails, picnic and BBQ areas, orienteering trails and nature areas.
It has a Visitor Centre, shop, cafe and a kiosk.
There is even a brick pizza oven you can hire!
Visit the Queen Elizabeth Country Park website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Horndean, Near Petersfield
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: PO8 0QE
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Eat at the cafe, hire a barbecue or pizza oven, bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe offering snacks and ice cream, a kiosk at the adventure play trail, shop, toilets and accessible toilets, picnic areas.
How Long We Spent There: 4 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Parking: There are several different car parks to choose from.
Cost of Parking: From £2 per hour.
Wildlife You Might See: Insects, butterflies, ducks, geese and birds.
Information Written: July 2016
Information Checked: February 2023
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