Play Areas for All. We have three play areas designed to cater for different age groups and abilities: two (for toddlers and older children) are constructed of wood with swings, slides and various climbing frames.
The other has been specifically designed (with funding from a local group Play for All) for wheelchair users with swings and a roundabout.
The latter is accessible by RADAR key which can be borrowed or bought (?4) from the park office. All play areas are close to the Tea Room and toilets. Sensory Garden, trails with easy access routes.
Wheelchairs available to borrow.
Free car parking for registered disabled.
Large print brochures available.

Royal Victoria Country Park is an ideal site for easy access. Being the grounds of a former military hospital, the land is relatively flat and there are several tarmac roads. Access ramps are provided for wheelchairs and pushchairs to improve access into the Heritage Centre, Tea Rooms and on to the beach. Benches are located around the site, providing ideal resting points with beautiful views of the park and Southampton Water.

Visitor Information

Park Grounds Open all year. Vehicular access is available between 8am - 5pm (October to March) and 8am - 9pm (April to September). Park Office The Park Office is open to provide help and advice for all our customers. Open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. At weekends there is always a ranger on duty. However, we cannot guarantee that the office will be manned throughout the day.

Heritage Centre

Summer hours Open everyday from Easter to September. 12pm - 4.30pm, (11am - 4.30pm on Sundays) Winter hours From October to November and January to March, (Please phone re Opening Times during the Winter). Open everyday during the Autumn and Spring half terms.

Tearooms Open daily April and September. At other times (Please check re Opening Times during the Winter),closed Christmas and New Year. The tearooms are available for snacks and light lunches. The hall is also available for weddings and conferences.

Parking There are five pay & display car parks. Easy access parking spaces are available for blue badge holders (no parking charge). There is free parking space for three coaches.

Toilets There is a new toilet block, open daily 8am - 5pm, next to the Tearooms with ladies, gents, accessible toilets and nappy changing facilities. There are also toilets in the Heritage Centre.

Barbecues The park has three barbecues for hire. Two large ones which cater for up to 100 people and one small one for up to 25 people. Barbecues may be booked throughout the summer. Each barbecue is available for two sessions a day: 11am - 5pm and 6pm - 11pm.

Caravan Rallies We jointly organise rallies with all major recognised UK clubs. The site, which accommodates 100 vans, has an Elsan, access to water but no electricity link ups.

Miniature Railway Open throughout the school holidays and weekends, 11am - 4.30pm (closes earlier during the winter season).