Country parks · South East England
River Hamble Country Park
River Hamble Country Park — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
River Hamble Country Park is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
River Hamble Country Park is located in South-East England. This park offers a variety of natural landscapes, including woodlands and riverside paths, suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
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Background
History
The ancient duckpond in Manor Farm and the neighbouring St Bartholomew's Church are mentioned in Domesday. There is evidence of a Roman road running through the site, which would have been the route between the Roman settlements of Clausentum (Bitterne Manor) and Portus Adurni (Portchester). In 1439, the Grace Dieu was struck by lightning, and burnt and sank on the river running alongside the park. The wreck is now marked by a warning pole, which is a yellow cross. Part of the play area in the 'Barnfield' area is based on the wreck. The wreck is now protected. In 1943, the Royal Navy shore establishment named HMS Cricket was opened. It would be used throughout the rest of World War II to…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8990, -1.2890
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Eastleigh
- Parish
- Botley
- Postcode
- SO30 2SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamble Valley
- Established
- 1979
- Opening
- Open year-round
- Official site
- www.hants.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Hamble Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Hamble Country Park?
- River Hamble Country Park is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO30 2SZ), in the parish of Botley.
- When was River Hamble Country Park built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- Who owns River Hamble Country Park?
- River Hamble Country Park is owned by Hampshire County Council.
- Is River Hamble Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, River Hamble Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to River Hamble Country Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO30 2SZ. It sits within the Hamble Valley parliamentary constituency.