Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley abbey, Hampshire. The disused chapel, now the visitor centre, is in the background

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From 1863 until 1966, the site was home to the Royal Victoria Hospital. The site was acquired by Hampshire County Council in 1969, who opened the park to the public in 1970. All that remains of the hospital is the chapel which can be seen in the distance. this is now the visitor centre. The park is popular with families as what little traffic there is is slow moving and there are plenty of open spaces. It is also popular with dog walkers

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Location: Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Gail Heaton / Alamy / Afripics
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