NEW research has revealed that Hampshire is in the top ten for the UK’s greenest outdoor areas for children.
The study by childcare and education expert Little Ones London analysed TripAdvisor ratings and reviews of the UK’s top kid-friendly outdoor locations to unveil the 10 regions with the best green spaces for children.
Hampshire is seventh on the list, with seven venues, and the highest total reviews per area of 5,701.
Hampshire’s Hawk Conservancy Trust is the most reviewed venue in the study, totalling 3,192 reviews.
The study found that Cumbria was the greenest area for children with the most natural venues – 15 in total.
A spokesperson from Little Ones London said: “The UK is home to so much beautiful nature, and it’s great to see so many areas that offer families with little ones the opportunity to explore beautiful parks, wildlife areas and nature trails.
"In an increasingly tech-obsessed world, these spaces are a great way to disconnect from the internet and reconnect with nature.”
Seven Hampshire venues highlighted in the study:
1. Baffins Pond
2. New Forest National Park
3. Hensting Alpacas
4. Pennybridge Farm Alpacas
5. Hawk Conservancy Trust
6. War Memorial Park
7. New Forest National Park
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