Bushy Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Eastleigh

England

Bushy Copse

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

Bushy Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this stunning forest is known for its dense and bushy vegetation, hence the name. It is nestled within the South Downs National Park, offering visitors a tranquil and natural escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As one ventures into Bushy Copse, they are greeted with a diverse array of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the beauty and biodiversity of the area.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These pathways lead to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and even a small pond, providing a haven for wildlife such as deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to Bushy Copse for the opportunity to spot elusive species such as the tawny owl and the great spotted woodpecker.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bushy Copse also holds cultural and historical significance. It is believed to have been an ancient woodland, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. The forest has been carefully managed to preserve its ecological balance, with selective tree felling and conservation efforts in place.

Overall, Bushy Copse is a gem of Hampshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while also experiencing the rich history of the area.

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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).

Richard Dorrell

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.

Richard Dorrell

A334 towards Wickham

Leaving Botley, crossing the River Hamble.

Robin Webster

A334 High Street, Botley

Eastwards towards Wickham.

Robin Webster

A334 towards Botley

Robin Webster

B3354 Winchester Road, Boorley Green

Towards Winchester.

Robin Webster

Roundabout on B3354 Winchester Road

Inserted in the straight a few years ago to serve a housing development of a golf course site.

Robin Webster

Botley: at the corner of Church Lane and Mill Hill

High Street is to the left and Winchester Street ahead. The house on the corner is one of many fine Grade II listed 18th-century houses in Botley. The bricks of the single-storey wing on the right are laid in Chinese bond - on their sides, rather than laid flat, they appear larger than bricks laid normally.

John Sutton

Botley: former maltings, Church Lane

Now residential.

John Sutton

Botley: north along Church Lane

Looking past Grade II listed Ivy Cottage towards the former maltings on an April evening.

John Sutton

Botley: Cobbetts Cottage, Church Lane

This Grade II listed 18th-century house is the only remaining part of the estate of William Cobbett, pamphleteer, journalist and author of "Rural Rides". The south wall is slate-hung.

John Sutton

Broadoak, nearing Botley

A stretch of the A334 between Hedge End and Botley.

John Sutton

Botley: William Cobbett memorial and the Market Hall

Cobbett, journalist, pamphleteer, reformer and author of "Rural Rides", lived in Botley for some time. The memorial stone reads William Cobbett 1763-1835 Lived in Botley near this spot circa 1805-1817 A great Englishman and a champion of free journalism This memorial was erected by public subscription Opened by Hampshire members of the Institute of Journalists 1957 The Grade II listed Market Hall is dated 1848 and the clock turret was added in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

John Sutton