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Bishopstoke Recreation Ground

15 ha

📷 Peter Facey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

50.97248, -1.34260

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 227m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Emperor Dragonfly +57 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Emperor Dragonfly +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Otter TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Water Vole WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

117 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Chandlers FordCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef S5Local cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef S7Local cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 6 & 7 LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef S6Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Itchen Valley Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Recreation Ground, Bishopstoke Road Eastleigh

📷 Peter Facey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Recreation Ground, Bishopstoke Road Eastleigh

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️ITCHEN VALLEYCountry park3 km→🌱Lakeside Country ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Hatch GrangeUrban park4.7 km→🌱Leigh Road Recreation GroundUrban park800 m→🌱The ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Fleming Park ParklandUrban park2.4 km→

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