Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Gravel Hill, Portsmouth Road, Petersfield. Tel: (023) 9259 5040
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, covering 1,400 acres, is dominated by the three hills of Butser, War Down and Holt Down, which provide a contrast between the dramatic downland and beautiful woodland.
With 38 species of butterfly and 12 species of wild orchid, it is a naturalist's paradise, a large area of which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The many Roman and Iron Age sites in the park are also preserved as Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Visitor centre open 10am-5.30pm (4.30pm in winter) except December 20 - January 7.
Pay and display car park on site.
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Last Updated:
15 January 2007 2:45 PM
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Location:
Portsmouth
