Hidden Histories: Lepe Country Park

Take a walk with Nicole as she journeys back through centuries of fascinating history at Lepe Country Park.
If you want to explore Lepe Country Park for yourself, be sure to plan your visit here: www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/c...
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About Hampshire Countryside Service
We're here to protect and develop Hampshire's Countryside. We’re in charge of the seven country parks across the county. Whether it’s the improvements we’ve made to public paths, showcasing local events or information about Hampshire’s many areas of natural beauty our TH-cam channel can help you make the most of your countryside.
About Manor Farm
A historic working farm set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Hamble. Come to the farm to meet the animals, feed the ducks and the chickens, watch the farmer milk the cow, experience what life on a farm was like in the early 1900s in our historic farmhouse, and take part in a lesson in our Victorian schoolroom.
About Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Hampshire's largest Country Park, over 600 hectares of land located within the South Downs National Park. Home to some of the best mountain bike trails in Hampshire.
About Royal Victoria Country Park
This historic country park in Netley, Southampton is home to The Chapel which brings to life the rich history of the military hospital that once dominated the site of the Royal Victoria Country Park.
About Lepe Country Park
Located on the edge of the New Forest and with stunning views from Hurst Castle to Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, watch the windsurfers skimming the water, boats sailing out of the Beaulieu River or the ships coming into Southampton Water. Or why not Lepe back in time, and discover more about Lepe’s significance not only during World War 2 but also the Cold War, with a trip to our D-Day remains and our monitoring post.
About Staunton Country Park & Farm
A Country Park that offers the wildness of the countryside, historic landscapes and the enjoyments of an ornamental farm with a range of fantastic animals!
About Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
A nationally renowned nature reserve, a celebrated refuge for ducks, geese, wading birds, and the rare Avocet.
About River Hamble Country Park
Visit River Hamble Country Park for a walk by the river or through the woodlands, hire a BBQ site, have a picnic on the wide open fields, let the children play on the play equipment, have a go at crabbing down on the pontoon, or grab a cuppa in Barnfield!

[@Essexyeoman]

Great video Nicole! My grandfather served with the Essex Yeomanry and he embarked from Stanswood Bay for operation overlord. Thanks for posting 👍

[@gccurtis4369]

Highly informative and enjoyable. ❤

[@HampshireCountrysideService]

We're so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for letting us know and thank you for watching! More episodes coming soon!

[@garethjones8047]

Lepe was used during filming of the 1970s Famous Five. The white house is used in the first episode, portrayed as fictional place Kirrin

[@janetandrew5919]

Excellent video with so much information.

[@HampshireCountrysideService]

Thank you for the great feedback and for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@Greenockianx]

Good video. Informative and interesting.

[@HampshireCountrysideService]

Thank you for the feedback. We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@markienatnots9479]

Don’t pronounce the P in Corps.