Royal Victoria Country Park
Netley, Eastleigh
Photo: Philip Jeffrey, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Philip Jeffrey, CC BY-SA 2.0
Royal Victoria Country Park covers about 200 acres of woodland, parkland and shoreline on Southampton Water at Netley. It takes in the site of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, with the Royal Victoria Chapel, a fairy garden, play areas and the Netley Military Cemetery.
Highlights
- Royal Victoria Chapel and the military hospital history
- Fairy garden and play areas
- Netley Military Cemetery
- Cedar Rooms café and gift shop
Good to know
- Parking is paid, so buy tickets from the information point
- The Chapel is open at weekends only
- The café serves lunches, cakes and hot drinks
Getting there
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Hampshire, SO31 5RAParking: Buy parking tickets from the information point. Check the park visit page for current charges.
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