Wildern Nature Park

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Eastleigh

England

Wildern Nature Park

Deer Park School, entrance The larger brick building is the Sports Hall. The main school building is out of sight to the left. The school is currently under the final stages of construction, and is due to open in September this year. Currently, the school is surrounded by open fields, though these are destined to shortly be turned into a new housing estate. — Deer Park School, entrance Credit: Richard Dorrell

Wildern Nature Park is a picturesque woodland area located in Hampshire, England. Covering an expansive area of approximately 50 hectares, it offers visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature. The park is situated on the outskirts of Hedge End, a small town in the borough of Eastleigh.

The park is predominantly composed of mixed woodland, featuring a diverse range of tree species such as oak, beech, and birch. This creates a rich and varied habitat for numerous wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy exploring the network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the park, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and birdwatching.

Wildern Nature Park also boasts a small pond and wetland area, which serves as a crucial habitat for amphibians and aquatic plants. This adds to the biodiversity of the park and provides visitors with the chance to observe a different array of wildlife.

The park is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for families, dog walkers, and nature lovers. It offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Hampshire countryside.

Overall, Wildern Nature Park is a hidden gem in Hampshire, offering a haven for wildlife and a tranquil escape for visitors seeking a peaceful natural environment.

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Wildern Nature Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.916575/-1.3069753 or Grid Reference SU4813. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Deer Park School, entrance

The larger brick building is the Sports Hall. The main school building is out of sight to the left. The school is currently under the final stages of construction, and is due to open in September this year. Currently, the school is surrounded by open fields, though these are destined to shortly be turned into a new housing estate.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, nearing completion

This new secondary school is due to open in September this year. It is currently surrounded by open fields, though very shortly, construction of a new housing estate will swallow them up.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

The leafy rural setting of the new school will soon change. While most of the larger trees will survive, the fields which surround the school are soon to become a housing development.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School - now open

This view is across the not-yet open car park of the school towards the main building. The school started accepting pupils in September of this year, though clearly parts of the campus are still unfinished.

Richard Dorrell

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Newly opened residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare. (See also SU5013 : Snowdrop Place Care Home - under construction).

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Garden centre cafÃ©

A pleasant place to enjoy a cup of tea and enjoy the autumn sunshine while thinking about all that gardening you could be doing.

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A334 towards Botley

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Broadoak, nearing Botley

A stretch of the A334 between Hedge End and Botley.

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Sparshatts on Broad Oak, Botley

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Field by Broad Oak, Botley

David Howard

Holmesland Lane at the junction of Broad Oak

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Precosa Road

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Kings Copse Farm

Alex McGregor

Changes underway

The temporary metal fencing is a clue that ground works are underway here. The former fields are being transformed into a sports ground which will be used by the nearby Deer Park School, currently under construction.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

The new school has mushroomed on former farmland, and is currently surrounded by fields and trees, though the fields are destined to become a housing estate in the next few years. The new seven form entry secondary school is expected to open in September 2021. As a Free School, Deer Park School would be operated by the Wildern Academy Trust and not the County Council.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

Richard Dorrell

Big changes soon

This farm track through fields is soon to become a pedestrian and cycle access way to the new Deer Park School, currently under construction nearby. The fields on the left of this image will be turned into a housing estate.

Richard Dorrell

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Wildern Nature Park is located at Grid Ref: SU4813 (Lat: 50.916575, Lng: -1.3069753)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Eastleigh

Police Authority: Hampshire