Summer Highlights & What's on

Your essential guide to family events this July & August. We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.

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Throughout July & August New Rides at Paultons Park Paultons Park, Romsey, SO51 6AL Two exciting new rides, The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club have been unveiled at Paultons Park. Normal admission charges apply.

Throughout July & August Tropical House Marwell Zoo Winchester, SO21 1JH The new £8m exhibit spans two levels offering fantastic vantage points across a lush, tropical canopy and the opportunity to experience the captivating life of the forest floor. Normal admission charges apply.

The Vyne Basingstoke, RG24 9HL

For some quality time with the kids, families can collect their activity sheets at Visitor Reception and get stuck into a range of brainteasing trails at The Vyne.

On The Lost Tapestries Trail, young adventurers will love finding and fitting together jigsaw pieces of oriental tapestries hidden across the grounds. To really run off steam, intrepid explorers can head out into Morgaston Woods for geocaching, den building and orienteering, while youngsters under ten will love the Hidden Realm play area. All ages can enjoy the Shifting Landscapes Photography Trail in the gardens and submit their own snaps of The Vyne into a photography competition by 13 August. Ice cream and other delicious goodies are available from the Brewhouse tea-room and the north lawn is the perfect place for picnics. If everybody’s been good, they can treat themselves in the gift shop. Normal admission applies and some events have a suggested donation.

Come to the (Steam) Fair!

Visit Britain’s largest working traditional steam fairground and railways. Enjoy the rides, such as the unique Razzle Dazzle, the world’s first ‘white knuckle’ ride.

The rides may be old but the atmosphere is cordial and ideal for that relaxed, family day out. All rides are included in the admission price, and once you’ve paid, you can come back free as many times as you like for a year!

OPEN: Sundays & Bank Holidays to 14th October Daily: Tuesdays to Sundays 31st July to 27th August (Closed Mondays apart from 27th August) (Limited rides on weekdays)

Gates open at 11.00. Rides from 12.30. Last admission 16.00.

Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LP Follow the brown signs. 01428 742 900 www.hollycombe.co.uk

Throughout July & August Holiday Club with Bright Sparks Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Winchester, SO21 1HZ A science-themed holiday club for children age 5 - 9 years old. Activities will include creating and running experiments, physical and mental games and challenges and arts-based activities to help explore and explain the world around us. Mon– Fri 9am–4pm. Weekly £165. Daily £35.

Throughout July & August Summer Activities The Vyne Basingstoke, RG24 9HL There are a whole host of summer activities the whole family can enjoy at The Vyne this summer including den building, orienteering, get to know a tree, scavenger hunts, Geocaching and the Lost Tapestries Trail. Normal admission charges apply.

Until 8 July B LOVE at Basingstoke Festival The War Memorial Park Basingstoke, RG21 3AA This new event has six music stages, storytelling, arts and crafts, free face painting, music workshops and a percussion playground. Under-10s can enjoy a magical forest filled with nature activities, instrument making and more. Amazing family entertainment comes via Zoielogic Dance Theatre’s Ride and spectacular aerial show Belly of the Whale. www.blovemusic.com

5 July A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH The Lights resident Youth Theatre Group, Ignite, present their interpretation of the Shakespearian classic. 7pm. £3.50.

5 July The Luna Cinema Presents - The Greatest Showman Highfield Park St Albans Hook, RG27 0LG Luna Cinema announces the Uk’s biggest ever season of cinema under stars. To book tickets visit www.thelunacinema.com. Adults £13.50, children £9.50.

7 & 8 July Teddy Bear’s Picnic Weekend Finkley Down Farm Andover, SP11 6NF Bring your cuddliest teddies along for our Teddy Bears Picnic weekend and show them all the fun at Finkley! 10am – 6pm.

7 & 14 July Roller Disco Bordon Garrison Swimming Pool Bordon, GU35 0JE Family fun roller disco. Fun filled evening of skating and music. 5–9pm. £5.

8 July Cinderella Auditions The Harlington Fleet, GU51 4BY Audition Times: ages 9-13: Arrive for 10am start (collection 1.30pm). Over 14s & Adults: Arrive for 12.30pm start .

Travel Back Through Time...

Celebrate The Age of Enlightenment.

Falconry Games Dancing...

And lots more.

Sat 4 - Sun 5 August.

8 July Our Favourite Things The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW ‘Dance to the Beat’ specialise in street dance, cheer and ballet. 2pm. Adults £15, conc. £13.

8 July Baby & Children’s Market Hart Leisure Centre Fleet, GU51 5EE 2pm – 3.30pm. £1.50pp.

10 July Panto Pandemonium Bramley CE Primary School The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW It’s complete pandemonium in Pantoland! 6pm. £9.

11, 18 & 25 July Buggy Fit Alice Holt Forest Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS Meet other mums and complete some outdoor exercise. 10am. Call Helena on 07734 406579 to book.

12 – 16 July What the Ladybird Heard The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! £14.50.

13 July Toy Library Alton Maltings Alton, GU34 1DT Take home toys, DVDs, games and puzzles for children aged 0-8 for as little as 30p. 9.30 – 11.30am.

13 July Home Educator Day Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Winchester, SO21 1HZ Sparking curiosity and learning through discovery. Educational activities for Home Educators are available once per month.

13 July – 2 September Summer Beach Party Show Paultons Park Romsey, SO51 6AL Paultons Park is hosting its very own Summer Beach Party Show, running daily until 2nd September. Enjoy plenty of singing, dancing and exciting games with characters: Bruce the Lifeguard, Shelly the Turtle and Manta the Ray, alongside the entertainments crew. Normal admission apply.

14 July Honk Junior from Stagecoach Andover The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Stagecoach Andover Theatre School present their summer production. 12noon & 4pm. £5.

14 July – 1 September Mischief Makers: Summer Reading Challenge Local Libraries Across North Hampshire Children will explore a map of Beanotown to find the mysterious.

Summer at Hollycombe – a great value ticket to last you all summer and beyond!

Hollycombe Working Steam Museum on the Hampshire and Surrey border offers a true ‘three generations’ visit, with a traditional fairground, train rides, working steam engines and woodland walks. With the arrival of the summer holidays the popular attraction has extended opening of Tuesdays to Sundays (and also Bank Holiday Monday) between 31st July to 27th August. Hollycombe offers great value, as the entrance charge of £16 adults, £14 senior and £12 child (family tickets available) offers free return visits on the majority of open days for a calendar year buried treasure and become ultimate mischief makers! Dennis, Gnasher and friends will help. Throughout the summer there will be free Mischief Maker activities in our libraries. Pop in to any library to find out more details.

www.hollycombe.co.uk

14 & 15 July Fairground Weekend and Mechanical Organ Gathering Hollycombe Steam in The Country, Liphook, GU30 7LP Roll up! Roll up! It’s all the fun of the fair! Enjoy Hollycombe’s traditional steam fairground and visiting attractions including fairground models, transport, living vans and historic photographs. The Mechanical.

Organ Gathering complements the event with a range of visiting organs which will be playing throughout the weekend. These will date from late-1800s organettes, to hand-turned street organs, and various sizes of fairground, street and dance organs! Normal admission apply.

15 July Alton Bus Rally Anstey Park, Alton, GU34 2NB One of the Britain’s largest free bus rallies with a static exhibition of buses and coaches. There is also a large display of classic cars, lorries, vans and motorcycles as well as emergency services vehicles. 10am - 5pm. Free.

A fantastic science-based adventure and family day out in the streets of Milestones. Fun trail and hands-on activities for all ages as you explore the world of science from railways to rockets and take on the Mega Machine Mission.

Grease outdoor cinema screening

It’s hard to beat Summer Nights watching a movie outdoors in a park, especially if you’re enjoying an open-air screening of one of the most popular films of all time! A limited number of tickets are available to see Grease under the stars in War Memorial Park on Wednesday 4 July as part of Basingstoke Festival. Bring your friends and loved ones and sing-along to Greased Lightning, You’re the One That I Want, Hopelessly Devoted To You and the rest. If you can’t make this screening, there’s lots of amazing family entertainment at the all-new B LOVE event on 7-8 July.

www.basingstokefestival.co.uk

15 July Mum2Mum Market Hatch Warren Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4XF 2pm – 4pm. Admission £2 on the door, children free.

15 July Sunday Summer Jazz Hinton Ampner Near Alresford, SO24 0LA The Harry Strutters Hot Three return for another summer as they entertain us with their acoustic jazz. Normal admission apply. 12noon – 3pm.

15 July Funtime Dance Show The Harlington, Fleet, GU51 4BY 11am & 2pm. Tickets from £6.

20 July Roller Disco The Harlington, Fleet, GU51 4BY 6pm-9pm, All ages £5 (including skate hire) .

20 July – 3 September Wild in Winchester Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Winchester, SO21 1HZ Children and their grown-ups can explore the new nectar bank at Winchester Science Centre and its neighbouring butterfly conservation reserve. Find out about the wonderful creatures living in our gardens, hedgerows, heaths and chalk downs. Activities provided in partnership with Butterfly Conservation. Save 10%, online, additional tickets required for the planetarium.

21 July Sky Hunters at Sunset Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY Watch the birds soar against the backdrop of stunning grounds as the sun sets gently behind them, and after the sun has faded, there’ll be twists and turns in flight. 6.45pm.

21 July – 2 September Sherlock Holmes Summer Family Trail Hinton Ampner Near Alresford, SO24 0LA The famous detective Sherlock Holmes needs help solving his case The Hound of the Baskervilles. See if you can identify and guess the vital clues. Normal admission + £1 per trail.

21 July – 9 September Mission Mega Machine Milestones Museum Basingstoke, RG22 6PG Come along and learn about inventions and innovations developed in Hampshire, such as the Spitfire and Taskers engines. Fun trail and hands-on activities for all ages as you explore the world of science from railways to rockets and take on the Mega Machine Mission! Adults £12, children £8, family ticket £35.

21 July – 9 September Explorer Backpacks & Scavenger Hunt Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH 10:30am - 5pm. Borrow one of our Family Explorer Backpacks which include magnifying glasses, binoculars, sketch books and identification keys. Pick up a scavenger hunt at reception to see what you can discover and do around our grounds this summer.

22 July Gilbert White’s Birthday Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH Celebrate Gilbert White’s 298th birthday! We will be celebrating with 18th Century themed crafts for families to make and take home! Have a slice of birthday cake in our cafe and join Gilbert’s Friends and Family for this special day! From 10.30am.

24 – 26 July The New Forest & Hampshire County Show The Showground at New Park Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH There are a whole host of activities planned for the whole family to enjoy including a ‘Fun Kitchen’, ‘Ferret Racing and Falconry’, ‘Tractor Tug of War’, ‘Sheep Show’, ‘Family Fun Area’ and ‘Longdown Show Farm’. Adults from £18.90. Children under 15 are free.

24 July & 21 August Bugs in the Beer Cellar Uppark House and Garden Petersfield, GU31 5QR The collection and environment in a historic house provides food sources and harbourage for many different types of pest. Find out more from the conservation team! 11am – 2.30pm. Normal admission charges apply.

24 July – 2 September Summer Spectacular Finkley Down Farm Andover, SP11 6NF 10am – 6pm. Normal admission charges apply.

24, 25, 30 & 31 July Wild Learning Holiday Club Adventure Camp: Ages 5yrs+ Alice Holt Forest Surrey GU10 4LS From the secret camp deep in the woods, we venture out to try den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, mud sculptures, environmental art, whittling, forest games, tree climbing, exploring the stream and more. For more details and to book visit www. wild-learning.net. 10.15am - 4pm. £38 per day.

25 July Fantastic Forest Craft Club Alice Holt Forest Surrey GU10 4LS Your child will learn about nature and wildlife, as well as creating some beautiful and unique crafts to take home at the end of the day. £20, 10am – 3pm.

25 July The Children in the Moon The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH The Children in the Moon is a wonderfully visual and original take on centuries old children’s verse, packed with puppetry and live music this is an ideal show for all the family. 1.30pm. £5.

Choose from a range of activities from sports, creative and baking stars. Our children’s holiday activity club in Basingstoke provides great value and quality sessions. Run by fully-qualified and DBS cleared instructors, your child will be kept amused with lots of fun and engaging activities, while learning new skills and keeping fit!

Sporting & Creative Stars!

Keep your children fit and entertained during theschool holidays with QM Sports Centre at Queen Mary’s College

From only £10!

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Tue 24 th July - Fri 31 st August 2018*

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Marwell Zoo Winchester, SO21 1JH

Visit Marwell Zoo and discover an incredible range of exotic and endangered species. Explore their newest and biggest ever exhibit – Tropical House: energy for Life – now open! The £8m exhibit spans two levels offering fantastic vantage points across a lush, tropical canopy and the opportunity to experience the captivating life of the forest floor. Share the habitat and enjoy uninterrupted, close-up views of new, colourful and charismatic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. Plus, see Mr Bloom from CBeebies with his one man show every August weekend and bank holiday. There’ll be a bundle of veggie stories, gardening games, and catchy Nursery songs for tiddlers and parents alike. What’s more, take part in Marwell’s topiary trail around the zoo, throughout August, and meet crazy botanist ‘Dr Chris Anthemum’ for his fun-filled weekday show.

26 July Ignite Youth Theatre taster workshop The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Come along and get creative with a free session at Ignite Youth Theatre. 10.30am, ages 8-12, free. 1pm, ages 13 – 17, free.

26 July Family Meadow Sweep Basing House Basingstoke, RG24 8AE Come and learn about the butterflies and other bugs that live in this habitat. 11am. £6.

26 – 29 July Punch & Judy Festival The Malls Basingstoke, RG21 7QU Shows throughout the day starting from 11am - 3.30pm.

27 – 29 July The Secret Garden The Anvil and The Forge Basingstoke, RG21 7QR Basingstoke Academy of Dancing will be touring a version of this work to SEN schools and care homes in the area for free. Call Tanya on 07768 124062 for more information. Tickets £17.

27 & 28 July Andover Gin Festival The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Something for the parents! On arrival, you’ll be given your free gin glass (that you can take home), a free drink voucher and taster cards. With 100 gins to sample - you’ll be able to explore the wonderful range of flavours and choice that gin brings. £12.

28 & 29 July Wildlife Weekend with Martin Hughes-Games Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY Join us for a weekend to celebrate all things wild with Martin.

28 & 29 July Pirate and Mermaid Weekend Wellington Country Park Reading RG7 1SP Avast me hearties, hoist up your main sail and set course for Wellington Country Park! Join us for a weekend of pirate and mermaid shows, a pirate treasure hunt and inflatables!

31 July Mini Mosaics The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Use mosaic tiles, beads, buttons and coloured sand to make your own mini mosaics. Suitable for ages 5-7. 10am-12pm. £10.

31 July Family Clay Workshop Basing House Basingstoke, RG24 8AE Join in our fun, friendly workshop and create some unique pieces from air-dry clay to take home. £4.

31 July Driftwood Creations workshop The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Make creatures and wall-hangings from driftwood, pebbles, shells, beads and wire. This workshop is suitable for ages 8-12. 1-3pm. £12.

31 July, 7, 14, 21 & 28 August Life Lab Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH 10:30-14:00 Free with Admission Come and try your hand at being a naturalist by examining some of the specimens from our learning collection. Use a range of tools to find out about the animals in front of you including microscopes, measuring equipment and fact files. Suitable for all ages.

1, 8, 15 & 22 August Welly Crafts Wellington Country Park Reading RG7 1SP Get stuck in with welly crafts in our education and party room. 10:30am - 4:30pm.

1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23 & 28 August Wild Learning Holiday Club Adventure Camp: Ages 5yrs+ Alice Holt Forest Surrey GU10 4LS For more details and to book visit www.wild-learning.net. 10.15am - 4pm. £38 per day.

1 – 31 August Mr Bloom Marwell Wildlife Winchester, SO21 1JH See Mr Bloom from CBeebies with his one man show at Marwell Zoo this August, weekends and bank holidays only. There’ll be a bundle of veggie stories, gardening games, and catchy Nursery songs for tiddlers and parents alike. To sum it up in the words of a famous Aubergine: ‘Let’s sing and dance and have some fun!’ Join Marwell throughout the holidays for some fantastic fun and take their topiary.

Explorer Space at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Winchester, SO21 1HZ

Ready for take-off in time for the summer holidays will be our incredible new immersive zone ‘Explorer: Space’, which will take you on an epic journey through the Solar System. The new zone will encompass 20 fantastic modular exhibits, covering everything from space discoveries to atmospheric pressure to the first moon landing mission. We look forward to rocket launching families into space this summer and delivering a truly unforgettable experience. Runs from 20 July – 3 September. www.winchestersciencecentre.org

WAR MEMORIAL PARK BASINGSTOKE RG21 4AG

MUSIC // 6 STAGES

ARTS // DANCE // FAMILY

For line-up and to buy tickets visit: www.blovemusic.com

trail around the zoo and meet their crazy Botantist ‘Dr Chris Anthemum’ for the weekday show.

1 August Wild Art Day Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH Wed 1st August 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm £6 per child with accompanying adult free Join us in the gardens for some messy art work using natural materials. Drop in activity, all ages.

2 – 4 August Oliver! The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW 2.30pm (Saturday) & 7.30pm. Adults £17.50, concessions £15.50.

2 & 30 August Family Friendly Bat Walk Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH 7:30-9:30pm £6 per adult with accompanying adult free Join us for a family friendly evening bat walk around the grounds with bat detectors. All ages welcome. Advanced booking required.

4 August Georgian Fair Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH Join us for a fun weekend of stalls, games and crafts all with an 18th Century twist! From 10.30am. Normal entry prices apply

Gilbert White’s House Alton, GU34 3JH

Go back in time to the Georgian Era with the whole family! Play games that were popular during Gilbert White’s life such as Aunt Sally, the Game of Graces and the Coconut Shie. Try your hand at crafts and pastimes, you may have never tried before as well as learning more about eighteenth century science! The weekend will also feature the our popular ferret racing and the Hampshire Regency Dancers will be back to show us some eighteenth century steps! This fantastic family event great for young an old and admission covers visiting the newly renovated museum and gardens!

www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

4 & 5 August Dinosaur Weekend Wellington Country Park Reading RG7 1SP Rawrrrrrr the dinosaurs are coming to the park!! Come and see these magnificent creatures up close on the main green where you can meet with a t-rex, raptor and baby dinosaurs, a dino treasure hunt as well as inflatables!

4 – 12 August Day Out With Thomas Mid Hants Railway Ltd ‘Watercress Line’, Alresford, SO24 9JG Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends here at the Watercress Line.

5 August Summer Fayre Viables Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ Fun Famil including hook a duck, giant Jenga, cakes, craft sellers and more. 2.30–5pm. 50p.

6 August We’re Going on a Bear Hunt workshop The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Have lots of fun in this lively workshop, and show family and friends your performance at the end of the day. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a packed lunch. This workshop is suitable for ages 5-7 years. 10am – 3pm. £16.50.

Fun for everyone!

• Under the Sea Splash & Play

• Wave Rave Pool Party

• Family Fun Sessions

• Junior Gym

• Birthday Pool Parties

Check our pool timetable online, www.basingstokeleisure.com

Basingstoke Aquadrome Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG

Tel: 01256 474378

Paultons Park Romsey, SO51 6AL

Join Paultons Park this summer as the beach squad return for the Summer Beach Party! Experience plenty of singing, dancing and exciting games with Bruce the Lifeguard, Shelly the Turtle and Manta the Ray.

Paultons is of course home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World and it is even bigger and better with even more Peppa fun than before! Peppa Pig World has two fun new rides, The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club.

Another fantastic new attraction for this year is Little Africa, the Park’s own little corner of Africa where you can discover the amazing animals and birds of the savannah. Don’t forget to discover Lost Kingdom, a dinosaur adventure like no other featuring world class family rollercoasters, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed family rides and a chance to come face to face with ‘living’, walk Dinosaurs.

Further information including a calendar of opening times is available from paultonspark.co.uk

6-9 & 20-23 August Nature Camp Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH Holiday day camp for kids between 8 and 12 who have a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Using all of our 30 acre site and neighbouring woodland, children will be able to run off some steam and learn more about the world around them. Activities include pond dipping, habitat building, butterfly hunts, animal tracking, bat box building, den building, wild art and Bushcraft. 10am-4pm £25 per child per day, 4 days for £80 .

7 August Clancy the Clumsy Lizard Craft and Storytelling Workshop The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Come and make lizard blowers and then use them to help tutor Amanda tell the story of Clancy the Clumsy Lizard. This workshop is suitable for ages 3-5 years 11am & 1pm. Tickets £6.50

10 August Toy Library Alton Maltings Alton, GU34 1DT 9.30 – 11.30am

10, 16, 28 August Fantastic Forest Craft Club Alice Holt Forest Surrey GU10 4LS Your child will learn about nature and wildlife, as well as creating some beautiful and unique crafts to take home at the end of the day. £20, 10am – 3pm.

11 August Open Air Cinema: The Greatest Showman The Views Fleet, GU51 4AE 7pm. Adults £12.60, Children under 12 £4 (& booking fees).

11 & 12 August Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wellington Country Park Reading RG7 1SP If you go down to the park today, you’ll be in for a great surprise!

Join us for Big Foot entertainment shows, story times, a balloon disco and inflatables!

12 August Children’s Teddy Bear’s Outing Hollycombe Steam in The Country, Liphook, GU30 7LP Today’s the day that Teddy Bears are encouraged to come along to Hollycombe and join in the fun! Bring along your teddies and maybe a picnic too, and enjoy it in the peaceful woodland gardens before the afternoon fun starts. There will be a popular Teddy Bear Trail to follow, with a Giant Teddy present and lots to see and do and to join in with! Normal admission charges apply

12 August Sunday Summer Jazz Hinton Ampner Near Alresford, SO24 0LA The Harry Strutters Hot Three return for another summer as they entertain us with their acoustic jazz. 12 noon – 3pm. Normal admission charges apply.

15 August Butterfly Day Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm. Join us as we take a walk to try and document all of the amazing butterflies species which can be found in the Gilberts grounds and to build butterfly feeder to take home. Advanced booking required. Suitable for all ages.

15 August Toys on Parade - movement workshop The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Become a toy for the day in this exciting movement workshop with tutor Lauren. Ages 2-4. 10.30am. £4.50

16 – 18 August Rare - High School Musical on stage! The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Various times. £13.

17 August Disneymania! The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH Dance and sing along to your favourite Disney songs. Suitable for ages 5-7. 10am – 12 noon. £8.50.

18 August Outdoor Theatre: Dr Doolittle Hinton Ampner Near Alresford, SO24 0LA Bring a picnic as the sun sets over the atmospheric surroundings of Hinton Ampner’s parkland. 6pm. Adults £16, children £8

18 & 19 August Unicorn and Dragon Weekend Wellington Country Park Riseley, Reading RG7 1SP Join in the fun at wellington country park with dragon themed shows, a unicorn story time and unicorn disco as well a meet and greet with a unicorn!

18 & 19 August Cheese and Chilli Festival The Garrison Ground Winchester, SO23 9NR The Cheese & Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. 10am – 5pm. Adults £6, Senior £4, Children free.

19 August Sense and Sensibility Basing House Basingstoke, RG24 8AE A wonderful evening performance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility will be performed by the renowned Chapterhouse Theatre Company outdoors in our walled garden. 6pm. Adults £17.60, children £11.

21 August The Enormous Turnip The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Calling all boys, girls, dogs, cats and mice to roll up your sleeves and help Farmer MacDonald pull his enormous turnip out of the ground! Suitable for ages 2-5 years. 9.30am & 11am. £5.

21 August Bugs in the Beer Cellar Uppark House and Garden Petersfield, GU31 5QR The collection and environment in a historic house such as Uppark provides both food sources and harbourage (a place to live) for many different types of pest. These can range from insect pests, to birds and mice. Insect pests eat a variety of materials, such as wood, textiles, paper, cereals, skins and feathers. Find out more from our conservation team!11am – 2.30pm. Normal admission charges apply.

23 August The Wheels on the Bus The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH Action songs and stories about things that move around! This workshop is suitable for ages 1-3 years. 9.30am & 11am. £4

24 – 26 August CarFest South for BBC Children In Need Laverstoke Park Farm Basingstoke, RG25 3DR Enjoy steel drums, stilt walkers, marching bands and samba dancers as the buzz of Rio Carnival is brought to CarFest 2018. There’s an incredible line up of artists including; Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Status Quo, The Proclaimers, and the ‘CarFest Super Group’ with The Feeling, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Ricky Wilson - plus more. Day tickets from £67 adult, £16 child.

25 – 27 August Big Inflatable Takeover Wellington Country Park Reading RG7 1SP Join us as inflatables takeover the park allowing children to bounce away the Bank Holiday! 10:30am - 4:30pm

Come face to face with the cute and curious Burrowing Owls in our ALL-NEW immersive aviary …

NEW FOR 2018

Adventure Playground and Children’s Activity Trail …

WE’RE JUST OUTSIDE ANDOVER

01264 773 850 www.hawkconservancy.org

Milestones Museum Basingstoke, RG22 6PG

Don’t miss this summer’s biggest science adventure, Mission Mega Machine at Milestones Museum, Basingstoke.

From 21 July – 9 September, come along and learn about inventions and innovations developed in Hampshire, such as the Spitfire and Taskers engines, as well as all about steam, hovercraft and flight. A fully interactive exhibition for all ages, there’s a fun trail to follow as you take on the Mega Machine Mission to beat the aliens and save the planet.

On top of all this, there’s plenty of extra activities to take part in, why not make your own hovercraft and try out ours? Book a rocket workshop and build your own rocket to launch outside. Or try our Spitfire simulator to feel what it’s really like to fly a plane.

What’s more, with the new “Pay Once, Visit All Year” admission ticket, you can come back as many times as you like within the next 12 months for free.* *Terms and conditions apply, see their website for details.

25 – 27 August Melon Madness! Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Wareham BH20 6HH Every child who brings a melon for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge.

26 August Graze Festival Winchester Hazeley Fields Twyford, SO21 1QA There will be food stalls and demonstrations, kids’ attractions and entertainment and local music. Adults £35, children 6-12 £12.50, teens 13-17 £20.

28 August Comic Art Masterclass The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH This workshop is suitable for ages 7+. 10am & 1.30pm. Tickets £13.50.

29 August River Dipping Gilbert White’s House Selborne, GU34 3JH Wed 29th August 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm £6 per child with accompanying adult free Join us as we delve into our local river to discover what is living there. All equipment is provided. Wellies are a must. Advanced booking required. Suitable for all ages.

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The Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a full day out for all the family. Get the children outside and immersed in nature. You will witness some of the most spectacular flying displays in the UK, as well as having the opportunity to meet an owl. Children can blow off some steam as they explore the park and take part in the new activity trail, the Matt Sewell Owl Prowl. Plus, there is a new bird of prey themed playground to enjoy. During the summer holidays and on weekends there are extra children’s activities including a tractor ride, pond-dipping and ferret race.

New for 2018, ‘Meet the Burrowers’ in all new immersive aviary at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Come face to face with our cute and curious Burrowing Owls, learn more about these interesting creatures in our ‘walk through’ tunnel, full of fascinating facts or even book on to an extra special experience to get close to the full team of owls!

Visit www.hawkconservancy.org for more information.