The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park
The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park, formerly referred to as Daedalus Common, is a 40-acre open space provided as a lasting commemoration to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Located next to Solent Airport at Daedalus, the site will benefit the local community, visitors and employees that work nearby. Funding for the park has been provided by National Grid IFA2 Interconnector project as a community benefit
Facilities/Activities
- Network of accessible paths and cycle routes
- Elevated viewing area that looks across to the airfield
- Bespoke VE and VJ commemorative seats to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day
- The King's Coronation bench, commemorating the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023
- The Gate Guardian Sculpture, an impressive eight-metre-high sculpture depicting Daedalus.
- A memorial tree planted for the late Queen Elizabeth II using mulch from the condolence flowers that were laid by local residents
- An aviation themed children's play area, also renamed to The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee play area. The play area is suitable for all ages and abilities, providing an inclusive multi-climbing unit suitable for wheelchair users and much more
- Car parks
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park map 
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Dogs
There is a off-lead dog exercise area in the centre of the park. Please keep your dogs under control.
Directions
The Park is located adjacent to Solent Airport in Lee-on-the-Solent. Follow signs for the airport from Junction 11. Signs for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubliee Park will direct to the car park and play area on Gosport Road, opposite Crofton School. There is a second car park on Broom Way.
SATNAV Postcode is PO14 2AE.
Contact
For further information about this area or any other countryside site, please contact our Countryside Rangers on 01329 236100 or e-mail conservation@fareham.gov.uk. Please let us know of any faults, such as damaged signs, fences, fly-tipping, excessive litter or obstructions on footpaths.