The fenced areas within the woodland are to protect young trees and encourage regrowth of other woodland plants. The lake covers almost two acres, providing plenty of room on the banks for fishing. Waterfowl, including mallard and moorhen, nest on protected parts of the bank and on the island. Grey wagtails may be seen catching insects nearby. The banks have been strengthened in many places, allowing easy access all round the lake.
Fishing is by annual permit only.
For more details, contact the Countryside Service. The Water Gardens Between 1992 and 1996, Eastleigh Borough Council, in partnership with Hampshire County Council, restored four of the six pools which originally formed an Edwardian water garden. Sadly, this fell into disrepair after World War II and completely dried up. The two upper pools have been restored to create valuable new wetland habitat for wildlife, using native plants. The two lower pools have been restored more in keeping with their ornamental origins.