Moors Valley Country Park And Forest

Following the success of our first Mindfulness in Nature Courses, we have two new course dates available: Mon 20, Tue 21 and Wed 22 August, 8am to 9am Tue 11, 18, 25 September and 2 October, 10am to 11.15am Bookings are being taken now

Happy Birthday Moors Valley! Come and join in the fun - we have jugglers, face painting, archery and much more. Our amazing Ranger Den is open from 1pm to 4pm. Party time 😊 everyone!

You are invited to our Big Birthday Bash to celebrate 30 years of Moors Valley. We will have jugglers, party games and more! No need to book, just turn up and join in the fun!

Do you know someone who has always wanted to drive a steam engine? Moors Valley Railway offer the chance to join them for an unforgettable Footplate Experience Course. Gift vouchers are available. http://moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk/pages/foo tplate-experience

Our all new Ranger Den is nearly finished. Only three more sleeps until the opening! #RangerDen #moorsvalley

There was a lesson with a difference today for children from Oxford Gardens Primary School that stands under the remains of Grenfell Tower, when they met Elvis the Eagle owl! Our thanks go to Hawks In The Forest for kindly providing a fascinating experience for the pupils!

Huge thanks to Go Ape Moors Valley staff for giving pupils from Highcliffe School and Oxford Gardens Primary a tree top adventure like no other, and making their day out so good!

It’s been great to host Highcliffe School and Yr 6 students from Oxford Gardens Primary, which stands under the remains of Grenfell Tower in west London, who shared a very special day out Moors Valley Country Park and Forest and came together as ‘Two Communities, One Heart’.

Thank you so much. Truly grateful to have such an amazing local fire service 👏

If you are a complete beginner or would like a chance to improve your triathlon skills, these short bike/ run courses offer a fantastic opportunity to enjoy two elements of triathlon within the safe off-road environment of Moors Valley Country Park and Forest.
Led by the British Triathlon Skills School Lead Coach for the South West Region, this unique opportunity will include ideas on how to ride your bike more skillfully, run pacing and how to complete the transition from b...ike to run.
Each course will end with a fun competition to test our your new found skills. Sessions will cater for a range of abilities however children should be able to cycle and run for a minimum of 5 mins.
Age 10years + - although please phone if you have a younger athlete who is interested.
Next Course dates & times: Mon 2, 16 and 30 July – 6pm-7pm Mon 20, Tue 21 and Wed 22 August – 9.30am-10.30am
£15.00 for the 3 week course.
Booking essential. 01425 480811 activate@christchurchandeastdorset.g ov.uk
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If you thought #mindfulness is all about sitting with your eyes closed why not join us for our Mindfulness Walking Course and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life while you are out and about. Open to complete beginners as well as improvers - a perfect way to enjoy the summer sunshine ☀️

Due to unforeseen network issues we are currently unable to take card payments at our information point or bike hire. Other services have not been affected. Sorry for any inconvenience

Park Yoga Bournemouth are having a free yoga session in Bournemouth Gardens today at 5pm to celebrate International Yoga Day! Who's going? 🌞

Advance notice: Due to essential shutdown of council computer and internet services we will not be able to process any event bookings, including online bookings, between 8am Saturday 23 and 3pm Sunday 24 June. Public WiFi will not be available and our phone service will be limited. However, the Information Point will be ready and happy to help all our visitors as usual, but without our computerised tills, we apologise if our service is not as swift as usual.

Happy Autistic Pride Day! To help our autistic visitors we have produced a handy document to help you plan your visit and to show you what you will experience around the site, so there are no unwelcome surprises. The Visual Story has been created by users for users in partnership with Heritage Ability We'd love to hear your feedback - do take a look and let us know what you think. https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/…/Moors- Valley-Visual-Story-…

“I am the Rat of the Highway” Complete our Highway Rat Activity Trail in the forest and meet him today at our fun-filled Forest Feast from 11am!

Missed our Highway Rat Forest Feast today? Don't worry we'll be doing it all over again tomorrow from 11am - 3pm. We’d love to see your pictures with the Highway Rat, share them in the bcomments below!

The Highway Rat checking out his merchandise at Moors Valley today. #moorsvalley #highwayrat #forestrycommission #parkvisit

The Highway Rat is checking out his merchandise on sale!

a brilliant place loved it the parking charges are a bit over the top but other than that great will be back again ���

With so many options, it never fails to keep us entertained all day. I used to go when I was a child; so lovely to take my daughter now. Love it!

We've been twice in the last month and both were enjoyable but first time we were snowed off so went back Easter Sunday. My 5 year old had such an amazing time and burnt off lots of energy on the play trail. The hawk is awsome. The steam train though was what made it for him. Enjoyable value for money and clean from litter and dog muck. Will go again.

We visited Moors Valley on Thursday whilst we were on our holidays from the midlands. We had an absolutely fantastic time.

The play trail and Gruffalo trail were fantastic, I think us adults enjoyed it more than our 1 year old. We could have easily spent the whole day with you and all for the bargain of £1.50 parking.

I will definitely recommend you to any friends visiting from our local area.

Well done everyone!

We regularly visit Moors Valley as it is less than an hour from us and the children love it. Although it CAN prove to be an expensive day out, it doesn't HAVE to be if you plan the day beforehand. The children love the park areas and the trails which change regularly. The food - if you decide to purchase there - is good wholesome food if a little pricey. We tend to only buy coffee and ice cream. Be prepared to get muddy if you go in the forest. Can be challenging on bikes/scooters for little ones but plenty of walks around the lake and up to the golf course which are paved instead. Just a really good day out.

We had such a brilliant time today exploring the country park and completing the highway rat trail. It was a little chilly but there was so much to explore than we soon forgot the cold! I feel like we only scratched the surface of all that was on offer so, despite living quite far away, we will definitely be back to see some more.

We absolutely love moors Valley but sadly can't come alot as we don't drive and the last bus out is 3 o'clock wish their were more buses to Ringwood.

We absolutely love coming here! We have kids from toddler to teens and a dog and moors valley country park is somewhere that everyone enjoys! Summer or winter it's a fantastic day out.

We were there yesterday and although February and cold the kids had the best time, exploring all the different wooden play structures, building dens and splashing through the puddles and ditches 😂 Our 10 year old is in a wheelchair and he's still able to enjoy the day, obviously not to the extent of his siblings but they all help him join in with the fun as much as they possibly can.

We had a little look around the shop yesterday and was surprised at how reasonably priced it was. We also enjoyed looking at the photograph exhibition.

Can't wait to go back again

Parking weekdays is cheaper at this time of year we fully enjoyed all of it and will be coming back soon. In the summer parking tends to get a bit expensive but apart from that excellent place been going since I was little.

My sister and her fiance had the pleasure of being the first to get married at Moors Valley this weekend. It was amazing!



The venue for the ceremony was out of the world (almost literally! With it's stunning view out through the treetops across the valley). And the staff were all brilliant, just so helpful and friendly throughout. They worked so hard to make sure my sister's special day went off as hoped.



For me meeting the park's birds of prey up close and personal after the ceremony was just the icing on the cake.



The whole day was magical.

My family & I always have a wonderful time here! Such beautiful, magical surroundings with excellent activities & amazing wooden climbing frames on the trail, great parks for all ages & even a train - the hours fly by! Best of all you're in the great outdoors!! We'll be back SOON! ❤️🌳🌲❤️

I love it here. I don't care what I have to pay in parking worth every penny. Loving the new Hawk play frame, kids play on it for ages. Staff are lovely and cafe does great coffee. What's not to like?

I love Moors Valley and you can tell the people that work here love it just as much! Great place and great things for children!

I came with two grandchildren and a dog then met my daughter, daughter-in-law and their son. We all had a lovely ( if cold) day out. It's the third time we've brought the grandchildren, aged between 4 and 12, and they look forward to coming again when the weather warms up. There were plenty of chances for adventure for the children, and puddles for the youngest one (appropriately dressed) to splash around in. Walking boots are the best footwear at this time of year. A picnic lunch was eaten with a hot drink from the centre and everyone was ready to go off again along a different path. Eventually little legs were tired, dogs and youngest child and the money that the older children had brought was calling them to the shop. So we had an enjoyable day in the fresh air for £10 per car load which is a bargain!

As a family with 4 kids and 2 dogs we all absolutely love it here!!! Lots for everyone to do and you can easily spend 2 days with the amount of activities here we’ve visited multiple days and affordable bring a picnic and it’s just parking to pay for - the best Country Park in Hampshire & Dorset!

Absolutely amazing! So much for the children to do! The play trail is a genius idea as gets children walking to each structure without even realising how long they are walking for! The attention to detail on the play trail and the structures themselves are amazing!

The adventure play area is astonishing too - something for all ages! We didn’t even get to go on the mini steam train as so much to do!



Granted the parking is expensive but it obviously all goes back into the park hence why there are so many wonderful things to do! We will be purchasing a season ticket for the car park which is great value for money!



Can’t wait to return!

Myself, two small boys and dog have had a fantastic day here today. Parking was £11 for over 4 hours but with everything on offer this is fair enough. Slightly disappointing that the bike hire is so expensive though. £21 for 2 hours for one adult bike with the child trailer, then near on £9 for the train plus £15 for a few drinks and cake. I appreciate that you don’t have to do the extras but bringing the prices down a bit would make it more affordable for all. The toilets need to be better managed during busy times too, each one was blocked. Considering my small family spent £56 in 4.5 hours, I would have just expected a little more attention to detail. Never the less we will be back, with a full picnic and all our own bikes!

Had a lovely time yesterday with our children despite the weather. Loved the gruffalo trail and play equipment.

Felt the food in your (great looking) barn was over priced (£3 for a small sausage roll). It was messy and disorganised/slow service with staff chatting amongst themselves and not doing their jobs efficiently! Toilets needed TLC too. Visitor centre was excellent and car parking very reasonably priced

£3.50 for a hour parking is more then a joke. 1-2 hours is £7.

Also NO bins. What?!?!

I'm pretty sure the money from the car park can pay for a bin atleast in the massive picnic area but You have a dog poo bin? Surely poo is better for the environment then plastic all over the place. You are just encouraging people to litter. (Which I saw)

Also a lack of information signs

Overall a bit disappointed as I used to come here as a child and loved it.

a brilliant place loved it the parking charges are a bit over the top but other than that great will be back again ���

With so many options, it never fails to keep us entertained all day. I used to go when I was a child; so lovely to take my daughter now. Love it!

We've been twice in the last month and both were enjoyable but first time we were snowed off so went back Easter Sunday. My 5 year old had such an amazing time and burnt off lots of energy on the play trail. The hawk is awsome. The steam train though was what made it for him. Enjoyable value for money and clean from litter and dog muck. Will go again.

We visited Moors Valley on Thursday whilst we were on our holidays from the midlands. We had an absolutely fantastic time.

The play trail and Gruffalo trail were fantastic, I think us adults enjoyed it more than our 1 year old. We could have easily spent the whole day with you and all for the bargain of £1.50 parking.

I will definitely recommend you to any friends visiting from our local area.

Well done everyone!

We regularly visit Moors Valley as it is less than an hour from us and the children love it. Although it CAN prove to be an expensive day out, it doesn't HAVE to be if you plan the day beforehand. The children love the park areas and the trails which change regularly. The food - if you decide to purchase there - is good wholesome food if a little pricey. We tend to only buy coffee and ice cream. Be prepared to get muddy if you go in the forest. Can be challenging on bikes/scooters for little ones but plenty of walks around the lake and up to the golf course which are paved instead. Just a really good day out.

We had such a brilliant time today exploring the country park and completing the highway rat trail. It was a little chilly but there was so much to explore than we soon forgot the cold! I feel like we only scratched the surface of all that was on offer so, despite living quite far away, we will definitely be back to see some more.

We absolutely love moors Valley but sadly can't come alot as we don't drive and the last bus out is 3 o'clock wish their were more buses to Ringwood.

We absolutely love coming here! We have kids from toddler to teens and a dog and moors valley country park is somewhere that everyone enjoys! Summer or winter it's a fantastic day out.

We were there yesterday and although February and cold the kids had the best time, exploring all the different wooden play structures, building dens and splashing through the puddles and ditches 😂 Our 10 year old is in a wheelchair and he's still able to enjoy the day, obviously not to the extent of his siblings but they all help him join in with the fun as much as they possibly can.

We had a little look around the shop yesterday and was surprised at how reasonably priced it was. We also enjoyed looking at the photograph exhibition.

Can't wait to go back again

Parking weekdays is cheaper at this time of year we fully enjoyed all of it and will be coming back soon. In the summer parking tends to get a bit expensive but apart from that excellent place been going since I was little.

My sister and her fiance had the pleasure of being the first to get married at Moors Valley this weekend. It was amazing!



The venue for the ceremony was out of the world (almost literally! With it's stunning view out through the treetops across the valley). And the staff were all brilliant, just so helpful and friendly throughout. They worked so hard to make sure my sister's special day went off as hoped.



For me meeting the park's birds of prey up close and personal after the ceremony was just the icing on the cake.



The whole day was magical.

My family & I always have a wonderful time here! Such beautiful, magical surroundings with excellent activities & amazing wooden climbing frames on the trail, great parks for all ages & even a train - the hours fly by! Best of all you're in the great outdoors!! We'll be back SOON! ❤️🌳🌲❤️

I love it here. I don't care what I have to pay in parking worth every penny. Loving the new Hawk play frame, kids play on it for ages. Staff are lovely and cafe does great coffee. What's not to like?

I love Moors Valley and you can tell the people that work here love it just as much! Great place and great things for children!

I came with two grandchildren and a dog then met my daughter, daughter-in-law and their son. We all had a lovely ( if cold) day out. It's the third time we've brought the grandchildren, aged between 4 and 12, and they look forward to coming again when the weather warms up. There were plenty of chances for adventure for the children, and puddles for the youngest one (appropriately dressed) to splash around in. Walking boots are the best footwear at this time of year. A picnic lunch was eaten with a hot drink from the centre and everyone was ready to go off again along a different path. Eventually little legs were tired, dogs and youngest child and the money that the older children had brought was calling them to the shop. So we had an enjoyable day in the fresh air for £10 per car load which is a bargain!

As a family with 4 kids and 2 dogs we all absolutely love it here!!! Lots for everyone to do and you can easily spend 2 days with the amount of activities here we’ve visited multiple days and affordable bring a picnic and it’s just parking to pay for - the best Country Park in Hampshire & Dorset!

Absolutely amazing! So much for the children to do! The play trail is a genius idea as gets children walking to each structure without even realising how long they are walking for! The attention to detail on the play trail and the structures themselves are amazing!

The adventure play area is astonishing too - something for all ages! We didn’t even get to go on the mini steam train as so much to do!



Granted the parking is expensive but it obviously all goes back into the park hence why there are so many wonderful things to do! We will be purchasing a season ticket for the car park which is great value for money!



Can’t wait to return!

Myself, two small boys and dog have had a fantastic day here today. Parking was £11 for over 4 hours but with everything on offer this is fair enough. Slightly disappointing that the bike hire is so expensive though. £21 for 2 hours for one adult bike with the child trailer, then near on £9 for the train plus £15 for a few drinks and cake. I appreciate that you don’t have to do the extras but bringing the prices down a bit would make it more affordable for all. The toilets need to be better managed during busy times too, each one was blocked. Considering my small family spent £56 in 4.5 hours, I would have just expected a little more attention to detail. Never the less we will be back, with a full picnic and all our own bikes!

Had a lovely time yesterday with our children despite the weather. Loved the gruffalo trail and play equipment.

Felt the food in your (great looking) barn was over priced (£3 for a small sausage roll). It was messy and disorganised/slow service with staff chatting amongst themselves and not doing their jobs efficiently! Toilets needed TLC too. Visitor centre was excellent and car parking very reasonably priced

£3.50 for a hour parking is more then a joke. 1-2 hours is £7.

Also NO bins. What?!?!

I'm pretty sure the money from the car park can pay for a bin atleast in the massive picnic area but You have a dog poo bin? Surely poo is better for the environment then plastic all over the place. You are just encouraging people to litter. (Which I saw)

Also a lack of information signs

Overall a bit disappointed as I used to come here as a child and loved it.