Barton Wood

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Barton Wood

Swiss Cottage and Gardens In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
Swiss Cottage and Gardens Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Barton Wood is a picturesque and ancient woodland located in the county of Hampshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is situated near the village of Barton-on-Sea, which is renowned for its stunning coastal views. The wood is part of the larger New Forest National Park, which is known for its diverse and rich natural heritage.

Barton Wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and vibrant canopy throughout the year. The woodland floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

The wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a multitude of bird species. It provides an important habitat for these creatures, offering shelter, food, and protection. Nature enthusiasts can often be seen exploring the wood, observing and photographing the various flora and fauna.

Visitors to Barton Wood can enjoy numerous recreational activities, such as walking and cycling along the well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. There are also designated picnic areas where families and friends can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature's beauty.

Barton Wood offers a tranquil and peaceful escape from the bustling nearby towns and cities. Its natural beauty and serene atmosphere make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a connection with nature and a chance to appreciate the wonders of the Hampshire countryside.

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Swiss Cottage and Gardens In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
Swiss Cottage and Gardens
In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
The far end of the beach, Osborne Bay The beach near Osborne House, where Queen Victoria's children used to come and mess around by the sea, is really nothing special. A mixture of sand and shingle in the middle bit, and up this end stones and weed covered boulders.
Apparently, the royal children loved it. It must have been such a change from their usual lives.
The far end of the beach, Osborne Bay
The beach near Osborne House, where Queen Victoria's children used to come and mess around by the sea, is really nothing special. A mixture of sand and shingle in the middle bit, and up this end stones and weed covered boulders. Apparently, the royal children loved it. It must have been such a change from their usual lives.
Osborne Beach, No Landing What used to be Queen Victoria's private beach below Osborne House is very remote and secluded.
It would be very easy to come ashore here from a small boat and get a free look around the place.
I guess there must be security cameras etc.
Osborne Beach, No Landing
What used to be Queen Victoria's private beach below Osborne House is very remote and secluded. It would be very easy to come ashore here from a small boat and get a free look around the place. I guess there must be security cameras etc.
Barrier on the Beach The beach below Osborne House where Queen Victoria used to come to swim and relax.
For some reason the far end is closed off by this rather half hearted looking barrier.
Barrier on the Beach
The beach below Osborne House where Queen Victoria used to come to swim and relax. For some reason the far end is closed off by this rather half hearted looking barrier.
In the Walled Garden, Osborne House
In the Walled Garden, Osborne House
Seat on the Terrace, Osborne House An intricate ironwork seat on the upper terrace.
Seat on the Terrace, Osborne House
An intricate ironwork seat on the upper terrace.
The  Park at Osborne House Part of the extensive grounds surrounding Osborne House.
The Park at Osborne House
Part of the extensive grounds surrounding Osborne House.
Flower Beds at Osborne House The flower beds on the terraces are planted with varieties that would have been grown in Victorian times.
Flower Beds at Osborne House
The flower beds on the terraces are planted with varieties that would have been grown in Victorian times.
The Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales public house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.iowprinceofwales.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.iowprinceofwales.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> stands just opposite the entrance to Osborne House.  Somehow it looks like a remnant of a once larger building, though older photographs show it looking much as it does now, apart from the replacement of the former refreshment room (the leftmost part of the main block).
The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales public house LinkExternal link stands just opposite the entrance to Osborne House. Somehow it looks like a remnant of a once larger building, though older photographs show it looking much as it does now, apart from the replacement of the former refreshment room (the leftmost part of the main block).
The beach, Osborne House Quite a few visitors to Osborne House had made it over to the beach on this day of rather indifferent weather.  There is a small beach cafe, and someone was heard complaining that they had run out of Victoria sponge cake. After all, where could you feel confident of being able to buy a slice of Victoria sponge, if not at the cafe at Osborne House?
The beach, Osborne House
Quite a few visitors to Osborne House had made it over to the beach on this day of rather indifferent weather. There is a small beach cafe, and someone was heard complaining that they had run out of Victoria sponge cake. After all, where could you feel confident of being able to buy a slice of Victoria sponge, if not at the cafe at Osborne House?
The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.
The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House
The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' LinkExternal link . Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.
Osborne House
Osborne House
Queen Victoria's death bed, Osborne House
Queen Victoria's death bed, Osborne House
The walled garden, Osborne House
The walled garden, Osborne House
Entrance to the walled garden, Osborne House
Entrance to the walled garden, Osborne House
Private beach at Osborne House
Private beach at Osborne House
Queen Victoria's private bathing machine, Osborne House beach
Queen Victoria's private bathing machine, Osborne House beach
Film crew at the private beach, Osborne House
Film crew at the private beach, Osborne House
Show me another place!

Barton Wood is located at Grid Ref: SZ5294 (Lat: 50.749671, Lng: -1.2515656)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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