LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN HAMPSHIRE & THE ISLE OF WIGHT?
INCLUDES THE ISLE OF WIGHT
From theme parks to gardens, adventurous activities to cultural days out, there is something to suit the whole family!
Discover the joy of Clarence Pier, a coastal gem offering traditional seaside fun with over 12 attractions, from Canyon River Log flume and Mad Mouse rollercoaster to the mind-boggling Upside Down House! Experience 3 large indoor family entertainment centres and the iconic Wimpy restaurant and the latest addition, The Putt Hutt, an 18-hole nostalgic indoor golf adventure!
Clarence Pier, Southsea PO5 3AA | www.clarencepier.co.uk www.putthutt.co.uk
@clarencepiersouthsea @putthuttsouthsea Terms and condition apply see website.
Explore 500 years of maritime history at Portsmouth Historic
With an annual pass you can step aboard historic ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, travel back in time at the Mary Rose Museum or experience life on submarine HMS Alliance. Pay once and visit all year.
Portsmouth PO1 3LJ | www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Call: 023 9283 9766 Email: enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk @historicdockyard @phdockyard @phdockyard
Step back into history and fire their imaginations! Fort Nelson is a massive Victorian fort and home to the Royal Armouries collection of artillery - the Big Guns. The Fort is a great day out for all ages. Special events and school holiday activities throughout the year. Admission free.
Portsmouth PO17 6AN | www.royalarmouries.org Call: 01329 233734 Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
@RoyalArmouriesFortNelson @Fort_Nelson @royalarmouriesfortnelson
Experience the south coast’s most spectacular view. Standing at 170 meters, offering breath-taking views over Portsmouth. Zoom to the top in the high-speed lift, venture across the glass-floor Sky Walk and learn about seafaring adventures with the interactive i-View screens.
Portsmouth PO1 3TT | www.spinnakertower.co.uk
Call: 02392 857520 Email: info@spinnakertower.co.uk @SpinnakerTower @SpinnakerTower @thespinnakertower @thespinnakertower
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Don’t forget to pick up your locally sourced treats and essentials at Staunton Farm Shop!
Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB www.hants.gov.uk/stauntonfarm Call: 02392 453405 Email: staunton.enquiries@hants.gov.uk @Stauntonfarmpark @stauntonfarmpark
Wightlink provides an award-winning ferry service between the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, bringing 3.8 million people together every year. Cross the Solent by foot or by car on a choice of three convenient routes, connecting Portsmouth and Lymington with the Island.
Portsmouth PO1 2LA | www.wightlink.co.uk
Call: 0333 999 7333 Email: bookings@wightlink.co.uk @wightlink @wightlinkferry @wightlinkferry @wightlinkferry
Beaulieu is a marvellous day out that can be enjoyed together. This award-winning attraction is home to the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear, Little Beaulieu and much more. Take a ride on the famous monorail, celebrating 50 years in 2024.
Experience the ultimate adventure at Calshot Activities Centre! Scale new heights on Take Off, conquer Laser Climb, and explore water activities like kayaking. Zip down the ski slope in a rubber ring. Enjoy panoramic sea views and explore Calshot Castle. No booking required, just turn up and play. Unforgettable experiences await!
Travel back through 10,000 years of history and discover everyday life in the ancient world! Explore a Stone Age farm, Celtic village, Roman villa, and Saxon halls, and get hands-on with free activities for the whole family. A great day out that has something for everyone - even the dog!
A historic house and gallery set in riverside gardens. There’s plenty of space to run, jump and play, and always something for families to do. Enjoy activity trails in school holidays, a Wild Play area, and a familyfriendly exhibition every summer. National Trust members and under 5s visit for free.
Beaulieu, New Forest SO42 7ZN | www.beaulieu.co.uk Call: 01590 612345 Email: visit@beaulieu.co.uk @nationalmotormuseum @Beaulieu_Hants @national_motor_museum @Beaulieu_hants
Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1BR | www.hants.gov.uk/calshot Call: 02380 892077 Email: calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk @calshotacts @calshotacts @calshotacts
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Get closer to wildlife and animal conservation within 50 acres of tranquil New Forest woodland. Walk with the wallabies, hear the howling wolves, see the endangered giant otter family and meet the friendly deer. With daily keeper talks and popular adventure playgrounds, it’s a great family day out. Book a Keeper Experience session to get even closer to the wild!
Deerleap Lane, Southampton SO40 4UH | www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk
Call: 02380 292408 Email: info@newforestwildlifepark.co.uk
Have the BEST. DAY. EVER at Paultons Park. Home to 5 incredible themed lands to explore including Tornado Springs, Lost Kingdom, and the UK exclusive Peppa Pig World. You can also explore acres of beautiful parkland and visit an astonishing collection of animals. NEW FOR 2024- Splash Lagoon- a new family log flume ride!
Petersfield PO8 0BG | www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
Call: 02392 598838 Email: hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk @butserancientfarmhampshire @butserfarm
@butserancientfarm
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Wander immersive indoor streets and walk-in shops from the Victorian era right through to the 1940s! Stroll the seaside pier and play on antique arcade machines. See a legacy of social history, including vintage vehicles and toys of yesteryear, and get your ration at the ‘40s sweet shop. So much to see, do and discover at Milestones!
Romsey SO51 0LP | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont Call: 01794 340757 Email: mottisfont@nationaltrust.org.uk @MottisfontNT @MottisfontNT
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@nfwildlifepark @nfwildlifepark @newforestwildlifepark
Over a century in the making, Exbury’s glorious gardens have the power to delight and inspire everyone, no matter what their age. A spectacular collection of landscaped woodland and formal gardens with play areas and wild spaces provide an ever-changing palette of colour and fun that will entice you back as the seasons unfold.
Exbury Gardens, New Forest SO45 1AZ | www.exbury.co.uk
Call: 02380 891203 Email: info@exbury.co.uk
@exburygardens @exburygardens @exburygardens Terms and conditions apply see website.
The New Forest SO51 6AL | www.paultonspark.co.uk Call: 023 8081 4442 Email: enquiries@paultons.co.uk @paultonspark @paultonspark @paultonspark
Join us for an enchanting family-friendly adventure at Birdworld, offering penguin feeding experiences and boasting three playgrounds. Visitors of all ages can embark on a delightful journey of discovery and fun! Home to over 1,200 feathered friends eagerly waiting to introduce you to their captivating lives. The attraction nestled just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border.
Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD www.birdworld.co.uk Call: 01420 22140 Email: enquiries@birdworld.co.uk @BirdworldSurrey @birdworld_surrey
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Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk Call: 01256 639550 Email: milestones.museum@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk @MilestonesMuseum @MilestonesHCT @milestonesmuseum
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Gilbert White’s House & Gardens is the home of the pioneering naturalist Gilbert White, with 25 acres of restored garden and parkland. The Museum also boasts the Oates Collections celebrating the lives of explorer Lawrence Oates and naturalist Frank Oates. The site includes a café, brewery, tap room and plant sales.
High Street, Selborne, Hampshire GU34 3JH www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Call: 01420 511275 Email: info@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
@GilbertWhitesHouseandGardens @GilbertWhites @gilbertwhiteoc
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Embark on an enthralling family adventure as you discover Anglo-Saxon Winchester. 878 AD seamlessly merges history with multi-sensory immersion and modern technology, as you are transported back in time with live performances, real artefacts, interactive games and activities, plus a state-ofthe-art mobile app tour of the city! A fusion of education and entertainment.
The Brooks Shopping Centre, Winchester SO23 8QY www.878ad.co.uk
Call: 01962 454505 Email: info@878ad.co.uk @878Winchester @878Winchester @878Winchester
Enjoy
Are you ready for an action-packed family adventure? Get hands-on with science and nature in the beautiful South Downs National Park. Take part as science comes alive across two floors of interactive exhibits. Watch explosive shows and huge demos. And blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in the Planetarium.
Winchester SO21 1HZ | www.winchestersciencecentre.org
Call: 01962 863791 Email: info@winchestersciencecentre.org
New Alresford SO24 9JG www.watercressline.co.uk Call: 01962 733 810 Email: info@watercressline.co.uk @watercressline @Watercress_Line @thewatercressline * Terms and conditions apply see website.
Marwell Zoo is a beautiful 140-acre outdoor attraction nestled in Winchester’s countryside. Spot 100s of exotic and endangered animals, from giraffes and rhinos to tigers and a sloth! Wander through Wallaby Walkthrough, explore the rainforest in Tropical House, and connect with your senses in the new Thriving Through Nature habitat!
Winchester SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk Call: 01962 777407 Email: marwell@marwell.org.uk
@marwellwildlife @marwellwildlife @marwellzooofficial @marwellzoo
@winchestersciencecentre @WinSciCentre
@winchestersciencecentre @winchestersciencecentre
Enjoy a great family day out strolling through Manor Farm’s traditional farmyard. There’s always something new to discover, from baby animals and daily kid-friendly activities to the historic tractor barn and themed events during school holidays. Make sure to complete your visit with a fun-filled visit to the Play Barn!
Pyland’s Lane, Bursledon SO31 1BH www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Call: 01489 787055 Email: mfcp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk @ManorFarm @ManorFarmCP @ManorFarmCP
Unleash your inner Tarzan at three locations around Hampshire! Swing, bounce, climb and slide through the trees on Treetop courses suitable for the whole family, or take to two wheels on our all-terrain Forest Segways. It’s a day out like no other!
Life Live Adventurously at: Itchen Valley Country Park SO30 3HQ Moors Valley Country Park BH24 2ET. Alice Holt GU10 4LS www.goape.co.uk Call: 01603 895500 Email: questions@goape.co.uk @GoApeTribe @GoApeTribe @goapetribe @goapetribe * Terms and conditions
Framed with a gorgeous 230 miles of coastline along its sunny southern shores and two incredible national parks to its west and east, Hampshire is a county that encompasses the essence of England at its finest. With beautiful coast and countryside to explore, Hampshire is a natural playground for families from camping, walking, or cycling in the New Forest or the South Downs to watersports in the Solent. The county’s three historic cities – Portsmouth, Southampton, and Winchester – are perfect for a cultural city break. For amazing family friendly things to do, accommodation, places to visit, events, and inspiring ideas for family days out and short breaks, plan your next trip at www.Visit-Hampshire.co.uk
