Royal Victoria Country Park

Royal Victoria Country Park

Netley Abbey
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 5GA

Tel: 023 8045 5157

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Opening Times

Winter (1 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday08:00 - 17:00*

* Open every day.

Vehicle access:
March to October 8am-9pm
November - February 8am-5pm

Cafe:
October 9:30am – 5pm
November to March 9:30am – 4pm.
April 9:30am – 4:30pm.
May to September 9:30am to 5pm.

Gift shop:
April to September 10am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm.
October to March 10am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4pm.

The Chapel:
October to March Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 – 5pm.
April to September Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am – 5pm.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Map & Directions

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Guide Prices

​​​​​​​Royal Victoria Country Park is free to enter but car parking fees apply.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Large print leaflets available
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print leaflets available.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Catering

  • BBQs for visitors use - Pre book only
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tearooms, lunch, tea, soft drinks and confectionary. Empire room, 200 max, available for hire. Barbecues for hire.
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

  • Beach / Coast within walking distance
  • Dogs Accepted - Please keep under control and clear up after your dog.
  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
  • Meeting rooms
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - Up to one hour £1.80, all day £4. Season ticket £49
  • Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Information Point

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      127
    • Very Good
      74
    • Average
      23
    • Poor
      11
    • Terrible
      9

    Recent Reviews:

    • paula marie d
      What a dump
      1 of 5 stars
      Monday, 12th May 2025
      Went to the RVCP for the day and wish I hadn't. Prices were extortionate, particularly parking, and the food in the "Cedars" left much to be desired. Looking at the menu, it was well overpriced as... Read full review
    • Susan W
      Southampton, United Kingdom
      Fascinating history
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 24th May 2025
      The old military chapel itself is very interesting, with plenty of exhibits recounting the history of the site. But this time, we took a tour of the tower. Our guide was very friendly and answered... Read full review
    • Darren H
      Bungay, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Bit disappointed
      3 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
      This is a lovely place to visit but my biggest dissatisfaction is that dogs are not allowed inside the restaurant. When the weather is bad it would be very nice to be able to sit inside and eat with... Read full review

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