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Lepe Country Park

Lepe Country Park

Lepe is a coastal Country Park in the New Forest National Park. There are stunning views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

With over a mile of beach, pine fringed cliffs, historic D-Day remains and wild flower meadows, Lepe is a great day out, whether you want to relax and take in the view or do something a bit more energetic.

The park is popular for walking, swimming, fishing, windsurfing and bird or boat watching. There is a childrens play area, picnic areas, barbecues for hire, toilets, ample parking and a café.

Barbeques

The Barbeque areas can be hired daily from 12 noon-6pm.
NB disposable and portable barbeques are not allowed in the park.

D-Day Audio Trail

Hear the full story of Lepe’s role in the D-Day preparations, along with descriptions of the features you can see, and first-hand accounts from veterans.
Drop in to the Park Office and pick up a player or download from the New Forest National Park website. The Trail is provided in partnership with the New Forest National Park Authority.

See the photos of the D-Day re-enactment at Lepe 2010

 
Lepe beach with sail boats

Become a Friend of Lepe

Find out more about the park, receive regular newsletters with upcoming events and talks or join our volunteers. Membership form 48kb pdf