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Holly Hill Woodland Park

Sarisbury Green, Fareham

A small bridge over the water in Holly Hill Woodland ParkPhoto: Chris Gunns, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Chris Gunns, CC BY-SA 2.0

A historic estate park of about 35 hectares between Sarisbury Green and the River Hamble, with lakes, waterfalls, a sunken garden and trees from around the world. Fareham Borough Council took it on in 1954 and has restored much of the landscape.

Highlights

  • Lakes with islands and waterfalls
  • Pulhamite stonework and a fern grotto
  • Sunken garden and picnic spots
  • Waymarked woodland walks

Good to know

  • Keep dogs on leads around the lakes to protect wildlife
  • A leaflet with a map is on the council site, and the route links to Wendlehome Nature Reserve and the Hamble shore

Getting there

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Holly Hill Woodland Park, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7BHParking: Large car park at Barnes Lane with over 80 spaces, including disabled bays near the entrance.

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Checked on 19 October 2026 against fareham.gov.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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