Sports and Healthy Living
The Hamble Valley offers a host of sporting and leisure activities ranging from sailing on the Solent, watersports, fishing, golf, cricket, football, cycling, horse riding, leisure pursuits at a local leisure centre, walking through the beautiful countryside or relaxing with some pampering at one of the spa hotels.
The stunning 150 acre development of Hampshire Cricket Club at The Rose
Bowl in West End is predominantly a 1st class international status cricket
oval, dedicated to sport but is also a premier venue for entertainment,
leisure and recreation.
If you are a golfer, choose from courses at Fleming Park Leisure Centre
in Eastleigh (9 or 18 hole pay as you play green), The Rose Bowl (Hampshire
Cricket Ground) at West End (9 hole pay as you play) and Botley Park Hotel
on the edge of Botley (18 hole green).
For a breath of fresh air and to meet other people, join a healthwalk around
the parishes of the Hamble Valley. These take place Monday to Friday every
week throughout the year. They are free, last about an hour - just turn
up at your chosen walk. And if you love walking, be it long, short, guided
or self-guided walks, please also see the Great
Outdoors section within this guide, where there are details of many
walks and trails around the Hamble Valley.
See our Waterside Lifestyle pages within this
guide for details of getting involved in water sports including contacts
for yachting schools, clubs and course fishing, canoeing, model boating,
windsurfing and dinghy sailing.
The country parks offer a range of activities during the school holidays
for children and teenagers
(see Great Outdoors section), such as a hobbies day at Royal Victoria Country Park where you can try all sorts of sports and activities, as does Fleming Park Leisure Centre with football, tennis, golf, trampolining and swimming for example, and Marwell Activity Centre with archery, abseiling, quad bikes and much more.
Attractions:
 Hampshire County Cricket Botley Road West End Southampton Tel: 023 8047 2002 Visit www.rosebowlplc.com |
The Rose Bowl, home to Hampshire Cricket, is a stunning 150 acre purpose built community development, dedicated to sport, entertainment, leisure and business: First Class Cricket and Indoor Cricket Academy, Corporate Hospitality, Extensive Conference and Banqueting facilities, The County Golf Club, Rose Bowl Fitness and Squash, On site Express by Holiday Inn hotel, Concerts and events |
| Fleming Park Leisure Centre Passfield Avenue Leigh Road Eastleigh Tel: 023 8068 4800 |
Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh offers a fun filled leisure experience for all ages, including swimming in the two indoor pools, aerobics and exercise classes, the Images Health Studio, badminton and squash, indoor/outdoor tennis, children's activities and a relaxing Cafe Bar. Children can also enjoy the busy programme of organised activities throughout the school holidays. Telephone 023 8068 4800 for a programme. |
| Marwell Activity Centre Hurst Lane Owslebury Eastleigh Tel: 01962 777547 Web: www.marwellactivitycentre.co.uk |
Activities for all ages at the outdoor Marwell Activity Centre near Eastleigh, include horse riding, mini motorbiking, archery, quads, clay pigeon shooting, abseiling, climbing, assault course and .22 shooting. Special activity packages can be arranged for groups for a day, weekend or longer. |
Gleneagles Riding & Training Centre Allington Lane West End Southampton SO30 3HQ Tel: 023 8047 3164 |
Whether you are a novice or experience rider, wanting to learn to ride, to hack or hunt, Gleneagles Riding and Training Centre have over 40 horses and ponies for all levels. Hacking and woodland rides are popular in nearby Itchen Valley Country Park, or participate in a summer pub or picnic ride, autumn hunter trial, showing jumping or gymkhana competition. |
| Lakeside Country Park Wide Lane, Eastleigh SO50 5PD Tel 023 8061 7882 |
For excellent coarse fishing, one day permits are available for Lakeside Country Park from the Eastleigh Angling Centre, telephone 023 8065 3540 |
