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Jubilee Playing Fields

14 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Overflow car park 179m away — 7 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel, Rabbit +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Stag Beetle +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 224

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Selborne Common Walk, SelborneWalking route3.2 km

Experience this nature trail at Selborne Common in Hampshire that is an absolute must for nature lovers. Visitors can discover a variety of butterflies, birds and meadow flowers.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Nancy Wykeham Waypublic footpath · 332 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 332 mSurface unpavedPath type: footway
St. Swithuns Waypublic footpath · 549 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 549 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
AltonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
Chawton, Selborne LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route502 m
Named routeRef 224Length 502 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 224Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route177 m
Named routeRef 224Length 177 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Alton Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 63 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 63 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Peter Wykeham Waybridleway · 1.9 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.9 kmSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 104 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 104 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 122 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 122 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Mounters Lanerestricted byway · 12 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 12 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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