The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park

Witts Hill, Southampton SO18 4QG
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  • The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park, Southampton
At Bitterne Park, natural light floods through its large expanse of floor to ceiling windows across the spacious, well-resourced rooms of this beautiful bespoke setting.

Children are supported in rich, stimulating and enabling environments inside and out. With an enviable outside space featuring a large mud kitchen, water pump, climbing holds and slide; a mix of terrain that both challenges and excites; it really is an all-weather garden built for sparking the imagination and encouraging physical play.

Babies have a safe, astro-turfed, age-appropriate outdoor space with a large sandpit, light reflecting coloured panels and low large windows that look out into the wider nursery garden.

Well qualified, passionate and nurturing staff work closely with children and parents establishing positive relationships and ensuring that they are valued and supported.

Here children are able to explore and engage in activities that offer enriched learning experiences centred around the interests and needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hayley Waller (Setting Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Session Type   
    Non-funded Full Day - £74
    Non-funded Half Day - £37
    Fully Funded Full Day - £13 (food, consumables, and 30-minute charge)
    Fully Funded Half Day - £5 (food and consumables only)
    Partially Funded Full Day (e.g., 2 hours of funding used) £51 (8.5 hours x £6 hourly rate) + £10 (food and consumables) = £61

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available in the Setting's own Carpark to the front of the building.

The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park Reviews (3)

Over all time The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park has 3 reviews.

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Review from Karla W (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutely loved being at this nursery. So much so that she actually goes running in full of smiles every morning. She has thrived socially and developed real bonds with the amazing staff at the facility. You could not ask for more from a nursery. The food is excellent and cooked on-site
for all three meals and snacks. The garden is amazing and encourages the children to explore different things outside and the staff are excellent.
Reply from Holly Smith, Co-Owner at The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you have had such a great experience and we wish you all the very best.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at the nursery when she was 11 months old, our little girl has thrived here. She clearly enjoys the food, activities and has bonded with the staff, who are caring and communicate well with us. The setting is lovely with new facilities that are well-maintained. We feel really lucky to
have this nursery on our doorstep.
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Review from Shellley C (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased with the level of care my daughter has received while at The Mulberry Bush. The facilities are excellent and the meals provided wholesome and tasty. Even more importantly, my child has been well looked after by a team of very warm, caring professionals. The staff have been unfailingly
friendly and informative and the management have always maintained good channels of communication with parents. I have always felt that I am leaving my daughter in safe, capable hands and have seen her confidence grow over the time she has been at the centre. She has developed socially, and come away with a variety of new skills. Both she and I will be sad to say goodbye to the Mulberry Bush as she moves on to the next stage but I am glad that we got to become part of the community there. I thank all the staff and wish them well for the future, and have no hesitation in recommending the centre to other parents.
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Meet the Team (2)

Hayley

Hayley Waller

Job Title: Setting Manager Joined: 2025

Hayley’s journey in her early years has taken her from college studies to completing a Foundation Degree (Level 5) and through various roles—from practitioner to Nursery Manager. Hayley has always loved being part of each family’s unique story, supporting children through those important early milestones and watching them grow through their own wonderful interests.


Now a mum of twins herself, Hayley was naturally drawn to The Mulberry Bush, whose values closely mirror her own.

Somer

Somer Miles

Job Title: Head of Early Years Joined: 2017

Meet Somer, a dedicated professional with a passion for nurturing young minds. Somer’s passion and dedication have driven her remarkable journey from winning the title of nursery apprentice of the year at just 15 to her current role as Head of Early Years at the Mulberry Bush Nurseries. With a focus on excellence, she has shaped nurturing environments and upheld quality standards across the organisation

Frequently Asked Questions about The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park

What is the Age Range of Children that The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park accepts?

The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park Open?

The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park have capacity for?

The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park to the centre of Southampton?

2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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