Birdworld

Birdworld is the UK's largest bird park featuring over 180 bird species, including many endangered, with outdoor exhibits such as the themed Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament, free-flying parrot aviary, and penguin colonies. It offers a family-friendly outdoor wildlife experience in Hampshire.

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Broad View Farm - Cedar Lodge

A ground-floor bungalow set on a working sheep farm in rolling countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park, ideal for couples or families seeking a peaceful rural retreat with scenic walks and nearby market towns.

Near Birdworld

Birdworld is the UK's largest bird park featuring over 180 bird species, including many endangered, with outdoor exhibits such as the themed Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament, free-flying parrot aviary, and penguin colonies. It offers a family-friendly outdoor wildlife experience in Hampshire.

2 miles from Pulborough Brooks

RSPB Pulborough Brooks is a family-friendly nature reserve in West Sussex featuring both wetland and wooded heathland trails with rich wildlife including birds, dragonflies, and fungi. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, bird hides, a visitor centre with cafe and shop, and special events like night-time safaris. Dog access is allowed on specific trails, and facilities support wheelchair and pushchair users.

Goldridge

A quaint former granary accommodation set in a peaceful Hampshire South Downs rural stable yard location, ideal for couples seeking a scenic and laid-back countryside retreat with shared outdoor patio space and nearby walking and cycling opportunities.

2 miles from Selborne Common

Selborne Common is a protected biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire, featuring ancient beechwood, diverse wildlife including rare butterflies and birds, wildflowers, and historic field systems. It offers outdoor exploration within a nationally managed nature reserve accessible via public footpaths.

Byre Cottage

Byre Cottage is a cosy and romantic single-floor barn conversion cottage located in the rural West Sussex countryside close to Billingshurst, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with an enclosed garden and patio, ideal for a family or guests with pets.

Near Gilbert White’s House & Gardens

Gilbert White’s House and Gardens is a 30-acre garden inspired by the English Landscape Movement and the naturalist's work of Gilbert White, featuring wildflower meadows, a wildlife pond, orchards, and herb gardens with sustainable organic management and onsite honey sales.

2 miles from Marley Common

Marley Common is a historic mixed woodland and heathland open to the public for walking and wildlife observation, featuring managed grazing and part of a larger national nature reserve.

Compton Farm Cottages - The Plough Shed

A rural retreat for two located in the South Downs National Park near the village of Compton, featuring open plan living, a wood burner, an enclosed lawned garden, and private parking; close to Chichester cathedral and scenic boat tours with countryside views.

2 miles from Parham House & Gardens

Parham House & Gardens is a historic Elizabethan mansion with significant collections of needlework, paintings, and furniture, set within extensive gardens including a four-acre Walled Garden. Visitors can explore both the indoor house and outdoor gardens, with accessible facilities and on-site food options.

Broad View Farm - Larch Lodge

Larch Lodge is a spacious ground-floor family accommodation situated on the edge of The South Downs National Park, surrounded by 100 acres of rolling countryside and offering a private garden terrace with barbecue.

3 miles from Farnham Castle

Farnham Castle is a historic 12th-century castle in Surrey that served as the residence of the Bishops of Winchester for over 800 years, featuring a preserved shell keep, curtain walls, historic gardens, and a visitors' exhibition detailing its 900-year history. It offers indoor tours of the keep and palace with outdoor exploration of its grounds and gardens.

The Barn

This detached barn conversion is located peacefully overlooking fields and paddocks with views, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere near countryside and various local attractions.

3 miles from Bignor Park

Bignor Park is a historic Georgian house set on an eleven-hundred-acre estate at the foot of the South Downs. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house with family introductions, explore extensive gardens and parkland, and appreciate the connection to Romantic poet Charlotte Turner Smith. Picnics are welcome on the lawns.

3 miles from We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure​

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween trail based on the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill children’s books, with activities including Halloween hoopla, broomstick racing and a celebration party where children can collect a sticker.

Near Farnham Heath

Farnham Heath is a restored heathland nature reserve featuring vast heather expanses and diverse wildlife including rare reptiles, birds, and insects. It offers multiple waymarked trails with wheelchair accessible routes and is free to visit. The site provides outdoor nature experiences with no on-site food facilities, though neighbouring museum amenities are accessible.

Whitedown

This holiday cottage is set in a former granary complex in the Hampshire South Downs, offering a peaceful rural retreat for two guests with access to shared outdoor patio space and private on-site parking, surrounded by countryside and woodlands.

2 miles from Uppark

Uppark is a Grade I listed 17th-century historic house museum in West Sussex, open to the public as a National Trust property. It features extensive collections from the 18th century, has been carefully restored after a major fire in 1989, and holds historical significance including ties to writer H. G. Wells.

3 miles from Stansted Park: Scandal and Society

16 Oct (next Friday)

A talk by Stansted Park’s Collections Coordinator explores the people who owned the estate before the Earls of Bessborough arrived in 1924, and the historical events and stories associated with them. Tickets include a drink on arrival.

Compton Farm Cottages - The Bull Pen

This countryside cottage in the Southdowns National Park offers vaulted ceilings, beams, an open fire, an enclosed garden, and accommodation suitable for six guests including three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

2 miles from Harting Down

Harting Down is a large area of ancient chalk downland featuring scenic hilltop views, diverse wildlife, and historical remnants including an Iron Age hill fort and Napoleonic war telegraph station. It offers extensive outdoor walking trails through a pristine natural landscape managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Stansted House: Celebrating the 1920’s

10 Oct (this Saturday)

Visitors can explore Stansted House as it was in the late 1920s, seeing archival items and learning about the Bessborough family and life among the servants. The day includes piano performances, drop-in Charleston workshops, a children’s trail, an exhibition about Stansted Theatre and talks.

Reeds Farmhouse

Reeds Farmhouse is a detached barn conversion located on the borders of Hampshire and Surrey, offering a light and airy setting close to forests, national parks and historic towns, suitable for exploring the local countryside and cultural attractions.

2 miles from Farnham Castle

Farnham Castle is a historic site with 900 years of history featuring a Norman Keep, medieval great hall, and Tudor lodging range. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of the Castle Keep and exhibition room as well as guided tours of the Bishop’s Palace. The site combines indoor historical exhibits with outdoor grounds and offers free parking and some accessibility provisions. The Castle Keep will be closed for repairs in 2025.

2 miles from Petworth

Petworth House and Park in West Sussex features a 17th-century historic house with a renowned art collection, extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens, and a large deer park. Visitors can explore the house interiors including historic kitchens, enjoy woodland and garden walks, and relax in the on-site café. The venue offers activities suitable for families and dog walking in designated outdoor areas.

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat is a secluded lodge retreat located in the Surrey Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', suitable for romantic breaks, family holidays including dogs, and outdoor activities with access to natural and cultural attractions.

Near Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond is a historic medieval fish pond and sanctuary set within internationally important heathland in Surrey, offering family-friendly trails, rare wildlife spotting, and an outdoor café with scenic views. It provides accessible paths and facilities, making it ideal for nature lovers and families alike.

3 miles from Petworth House

Petworth House is a historic late 17th-century country house in West Sussex, renowned for its extensive art collection including paintings by J.M.W. Turner and its Capability Brown landscaped deer park. Visitors can explore both the grand indoor galleries and the expansive outdoor parkland and gardens, with visitor facilities such as a cafe and shops on site.

2 miles from Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges

Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges is a natural reserve in Berkshire featuring woodland, heathland, and far-reaching views. It offers walking trails through redwood sequoia trees and wet woodland habitats important for wildlife. The site is free to visit and popular for nature and wildlife watching.

Located in Sandhurst

Sandhurst is a historic town in Berkshire known globally for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, featuring historic churches, local nature reserves, and a notable shopping and mercantile area called The Meadows.

3 miles from Farnham Castle Keep

Farnham Castle Keep features historic motte and shell keep remains founded in 1138, with a free exhibition about 900 years of castle history. The site offers scenic views over Farnham town and is partially wheelchair accessible with parking and nearby town facilities.

Yew Tree Cottage

This detached cottage is located peacefully opposite National Trust heath and woodland, suitable for families including children and pets, offering a simple countryside retreat with on-site parking and outdoor garden space.

3 miles from Ludshott Commons

Ludshott Common is a large heathland area in east Hampshire, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection Area, offering outdoor nature exploration and wildlife viewing in a protected heathland environment.

South Wing Coldharbour Park Farm

A peaceful ground-floor accommodation in the South Downs National Park offering an open plan living space with a garden and private parking, suitable for up to three guests including pets and featuring countryside surroundings with nearby walking and cycling opportunities.

2 miles from Woolbeding Countryside

Woolbeding Estate in West Sussex is a tranquil countryside area featuring lowland heath, diverse wildlife, traditional grazing, and scenic walks along the River Rother. Visitors enjoy outdoor activities including mountain biking and nature walks in a historic rural landscape.

Broad View Farm - Oak Lodge

A spacious family holiday home located on a working sheep farm in rural Hampshire, offering ground-floor accommodation with a private garden terrace and access to extensive countryside walking.

Broad View Farm - Ash Lodge

Ash Lodge is a ground-floor accommodation set in spacious surroundings with a private garden and terrace, located on a working sheep farm at Broadview Farm on the edge of South Downs National Park in Hampshire.