Bright Ideas
The Countryside 2011 Event Directory highlighted hundreds of good reasons for getting out and about in the countryside of South East England between 28th May and 12th June 2011.
Over 400 organisers got together to present this second, annual fortnight of discovery as a unique introduction to the Great Outdoors.
Most of these organisers have an ongoing programme that you can enjoy throughout the year. Browse this selection to keep up to date with all their activities and information and browse other Bright Ideas for country visits around the region.
Window shopping in the New Forest National Park
Discover your River Thames 2011
With special offers on boat trips, boat hire, riverside attractions, hotels and restaurants, a children’s Passport to Fun and a Grand Draw worth over £1,000.
Enjoy Outdoor Sports and Hobbies
Gliding, clay pigeon shooting, mountain boarding, watersports, climbing, family activity days, Nordic walking, orienteering and more.
Get On Your Bike
With family, friends or neighbours at local cycle clubs. Guided rides are open to everyone “who enjoys a bit of exercise on two wheels”.
Step Out and Explore
Join guided walks or step out in your own time on National Trails and other well-marked scenic routes.
Join the Fun at Visitor Attractions
Family activities, special events, shows and exhibitions mean that even the most familiar favourites have something you won’t want to miss.
Get Close to Nature
Observe and enjoy birds, beasts, bugs and flowers with your local wildlife experts.
latest from blog
15 Jul 2011
Mondraker comes to Bedgebury
Quench Cycles has joined forces with distributor Silverfish to sell Mondraker bikes through its Forestry Commission outlets at Bedgebury and Alice Holt. There will be a Demo Day on 23 and 24 July! Read more
Missing all those outdoor activities offered for Countryside2011? Get out and about with National Bike Week @TGBBikeWeek http://bit.ly/Hb38D
Congratulations to all the winners of the fab prizes offered by Countryside 2011 http://bit.ly/ltlSB4
We’d love to hear what you thought of the events or activities you took part in. Please complete our online survey http://ow.ly/5gjs9
Water-ski, Wakebaord or Jet Ski at the South East’s Premier Watersports Venue. http://bit.ly/kOqJfG
See the red squirrels in the walk-through enclosure at the British Wildlife Centre! Visit http://bit.ly/k2thrJ
