Ancient woodland on Cowplain's eastern edge — oak and birch walks, dog-friendly paths, and remnant Forest of Bere.
Queen's Inclosure is an area of ancient woodland that forms one of Cowplain's most valued natural assets, sitting on the eastern edge of the village. The woodland is a remnant of the historic Forest of Bere, once a royal hunting forest that stretched across much of south Hampshire, and it retains the quiet, enclosed character of old English woodland — predominantly oak and birch, with a well-maintained network of footpaths and bridleways running through it.
The Inclosure is popular with dog walkers, joggers, mountain bikers, and families looking for green space close to the urban area. On weekday mornings it is a particularly peaceful place; at weekends it draws people from across Cowplain, Waterlooville, and Leigh Park. The woodland floor supports bluebells in spring and fungi in autumn.
Access points are available from Durley Avenue and from the residential streets on the Cowplain side. There is no formal car park, but street parking is available near the entrance points.
The woodland is managed by Havant Borough Council and forms part of a broader network of green corridors connecting the Forest of Bere to the north with the more manicured parks and recreation grounds in the Waterlooville area. It is classified as ancient woodland under Natural England's Ancient Woodland Inventory, giving it significant ecological protection.