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War Memorial Gardens

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BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Aroma — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Route 256

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 42 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km

A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km

Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km
Named routeRef CTLength 26.5 kmLocal walking route
Play TrailWalking route
Named routeRef Play TrailLocal walking route
Woodstock Lanepublic footpath · 42 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 42 mPath type: residential
Riversidepublic footpath · 101 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 101 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
Dewey Lanepublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Route 256Cycling route
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route
Named route
Main RouteCycling route375 m
Named routeRef 256Length 375 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 256Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Crane LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Crane LoopLocal cycle route
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Through the ForestMountain bike route
Named routeRef Through the ForestLocal cycle route
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Watchmoor LoopLocal cycle route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Somerley LoopLocal cycle route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Corsican CircuitLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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