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Things for Active Kids to do in Hampshire

Family Days Out in Hampshire

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Paultons Family Theme Park

The New Forest

Paultons Family Theme Park Now open - Peppa Pig World! A fully themed attraction with 7 fun rides and an Indoor Play Area! Paultons is the Best Value Family Theme Park with over 60 wonderful rides and attractions to suit all ages included in the admission price, such as the mighty Edge ride and the awesome Cobra rollercoaster. Offering a whole day out with something for all the family.

Funland

Hayling Island

Funland offers the whole family a great day out with a wide range of fantastic attractions for young and old, both inside and out, including the supersonic, looping roller coaster, crazy golf, the Klondike and the white knuckle Drop Ride!

Blue Reef Aquarium

Portsmouth

Blue Reef Aquarium This award winning facility brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Come face to face with tropical sharks, rays, otters, seahorses and hundreds of other aquatic creatures. Highlights include walkthrough underwater tunnel, open top ray display and the Amazing Amphibians and Riveting Reptiles exhibition.

Marwell Wildlife

Winchester

Marwell Wildlife The 140 acre zoological park is home to over 200 exotic and charismatic species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings. Be as active or as relaxed as you want. There are three play areas where children can run wild while you take a well-earned break.

New Forest Reptile Centre

Lyndhurst

New Forest Reptile Centre Discover more about reptiles and amphibians here at this unique reptile centre located in the national park. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Newtown

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.

The New Forest Wildlife Park

Southampton

The New Forest Wildlife Park Amazing animals to see, from owls and otters to wolves, bison, wild boar, red deer, muntjac deer, Scottish wildcats, lynx, wallabies, water voles, foxes, polecats, pine martens and ferrets. Children love the harvest mice scurrying around their mini home. “Go Wild” Adventure Playgrounds for tots and teens.

Longdown Activity Farm

Ashurst

Longdown Activity Farm A daily schedule of activities includes kid goat and calf bottle feeding, small animal handling, duck feeding and meeting the pigs. Plus, there are lots more animals to see. There is a brilliant - and very bumpy tractor ride (weather permitting). Five indoor and outdoor play areas means theres lots of fun - whatever the weather!

Finkley Down Farm Park

Andover

Finkley Down Farm Park A family run children's farm with all the character of a traditional farm but in a safe, secure, friendly environment. You can spend the whole day at Finkley Down Farm Park; it's an exciting day out that the whole family will love.

Manor Farm Country Park

Southampton

Manor Farm Country Park A working farm of a bygone age set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Hamble. Costumed characters and such help keep the kids interested. Extensive outdoor play area.

Manydown Family Fun

Basingstoke

Manydown Family Fun Go karts and mini tractors, Tractor and trailer ride, Arts and crafts, Animals on the Farm, Adventure play, Inflatable fun, Woodland walk and lots more

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower

Gosport

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum Dive into history and go onboard our submarines with a submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves. Peer into the only surviving WW2 midget submarine, climb inside the Royal Navy’s first submarine Holland 1 and relax in our harbour side coffee shop.

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery

Southsea

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery The Museum The D-Day Museum was established in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy in 1944.

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium

Winchester

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium The all-weather family attraction featuring a Science Centre with 90 hands-on exhibits (big science toys really) and the UK's largest capacity Planetarium. So big you will feel like you are floating through space. Watch out you don't get sucked into a Black Hole!

Milestones - Living History Museum

Basingstoke

Milestones - Living History Museum Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building - a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s - it's fun... a surprise around every corner!

Museum of Army Flying

Stockbridge

Museum of Army Flying Is home to an amazing collection of army aviation history including over 40 different aircraft. The Museum has a range of interactive displays, simulators and trails for children and big kids can enjoy.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum

Southsea

Portsmouth Natural History Museum The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth.

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

New Milton

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum This spectacular motorcycle museum houses over 350 rare and classic motorcycles, many being the only remaining examples in the World.

Curtis Museum

Alton

Curtis Museum One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum

Swanwick

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the country. Come and see our working machinery and the amazing buildings. Try your hand at making a brick. We have outdoor and indoor areas and hold a wide variety of events on eight Open Days a year.

Solent Sky Museum

Southampton

Solent Sky Museum A terrific range of aircraft and related artefacts, with special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire.

The Rapids

Romsey

The Rapids Experience a world of water, fun and adventure for all the family! Ride The Rapids, zoom the flume, explore the pirate galleon, dodge the tipping bucket or relax in the bubble seats. There's something for everyone!

The Pyramids Centre

Portsmouth

The Pyramids Centre Come visit the Pyramids for Family Fun! Enjoyed by all ages, be entertained with our Fun Pools with funky flumes and wacky waves. Visit our exciting Indoor Soft Play Centre. Mums and Dads, take time out and relax in our Unique Spa Facilities.

The Aldershot Lido

Aldershot

The Aldershot Lido With its flumes, diving boards and toddler paddling pool it is a great place to exhaust the children, have a picnic and soak up the sun

Havant Leisure Centre

Havant

Havant Leisure Centre Main pool, diving area, splash and learner pool. Also has indoor play area.

Petersfield Pool

Petersfield

Petersfield Pool Outdoor heated pool with toddler pool.

Lymington Sea Water Baths

Lymington

Lymington Sea Water Baths Unheated sea water baths open daily to swimmers from May to September from 10am to 7pm. Children's paddling pool and sandpit also available.

Taro Leisure Centre

Petersfield

Taro Leisure Centre A playzone, toddler pool, leisure pool with rapids and slide and much more! An indoor retreat with something fun to offer to everyone! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Basingstoke Aquadrome

Basingstoke

Basingstoke Aquadrome With pools, flumes, fully equipped clean family changing rooms, free parking, a lively fun atmosphere and cafe, this is a great day out for any active family.

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre

Eastleigh

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids2Day - Children’s Indoor Activity Playground and Bouncy Castle. Open every day from 10am

Serendipity Sams Play Centre

Romsey

Serendipity Sams Play Centre Great kids indoor play centre - ring for more deatils

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre

Basingstoke

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor play centre with multilevel play equipment with toddler and junior ship with cannon ball park, straight and spiral tubes, 4 lane astro slide, sky glide, spy holes and more. Activity panels and soft blocks for the little ones in a separate area.

Playzone

Portsmouth

Playzone Playzone - There are play sessions and parties, even special evenings for people of all ages and private group bookings. Everyone has a ball, and a swing, slide, whoosh, zing!

JJ's World of Fun

Basingstoke

JJ's World of Fun The regions premier Childrens play and party venue, one of the largest play frames in the uk along with a 140 seat café and sofas 2 Large play areas Full of ups and downs, overs and unders, twists and turns, climbing and sliding, wibbling and wobbling across the wibbly wobbly bridges

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre

Farnborough

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre The indoor play area is purpose-built and has tunnels, a four lane racing slides and a huge ball pool.

Horizone Play Centre

Havant

Horizone Play Centre is a purpose-built indoor play facility, the largest and most imaginative of its kind in the area: the perfect place to stimulate and motivate children as they play while gaining valuable exercise within a safe and supervised environment.

Monkey Bizness

Gosport

Monkey Bizness the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds and fantastic food at our Amazonian Cafe. There's so much to see and do at Monkey Bizness.

Clarence Pier

Portsmouth

Clarence Pier One of the largest indoor children's playgrounds on the South Coast.

Jungle Jeans

Southampton

Jungle Jeans A truly magical experience awaits you at Jungle Jeans. Discover the sights and sounds of the play frame jungle while the adults sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from the Tree Top Cafe or let them join in the fun too!

Play Shack

Southampton

Play Shack Play Shack is Hampshire's fantastic indoor family play centre now open at Hedge End where toddlers through to 12 year olds can play, laugh, run, slide, eat, drink and celebrate fun filled birthdays.

The Adventure Barn

Winchester

The Adventure Barn A brilliant indoor adventure playground where your children can play safely and securely whatever the weather! Outdoor play available seasonally.

Fun City

Fareham

Fun City is an indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12 years old full of modern and classic features adventure features form the obstacle course to balls, bridges and slides with segregated toddler zone.

Mobys Playcentre

Fareham

Mobys Playcentre 2012 refurbished purpose built giant indoor play centre for toddlers through to 12 year olds with a new interactive play area available for under 5s.

Andover Leisure Centre

Andover

Andover Leisure Centre - the play structure is made up from 3 levels with a variety of fun features to include; 3 super slides, Sky Glide, 3 ball pools, cargo nets, ball cannon, spiders web, rope bridge, dark room, giant ball room and lots more.

Pirate Petes Indoor Play

Portsmouth

Pirate Petes Indoor Play For children aged one and upwards, pirate themed adventure climbing maze, plus toddler zone, pirate ship, and bouncy castles.

Gambado

Eastleigh

Gambado A huge indoor soft play centre which provides a safe, clean and fun environment for parents and children to feel comfortable in. Above all we provide an environment that allows children to express themselves through creativity and play whichever activity they choose. We also offer fantastic birthday parties!

Basingstoke Bowlplex Indoor Play

Basingstoke

Basingstoke Bowlplex Indoor Play is a family entertainment centre offering soft play facilities (for under 5s), great bowling, a bar and a grill serving freshly prepared food. Finding an activity for the kids with everything under one roof has never been easier.

Wizzy World

Farnborough

Wizzy World Multi level adventure climbing structure with huge slides and all the classic features, plus a dedicated under 3 zone.

The Three Bears Play Cafe

Southampton

The Three Bears Play Cafe Creative and physical activity opportunities for the under 5s in a clean and supportive environment which also offers parent and parent child classes.

Wacky Warehouse Vine Inn

Romsey

Wacky Warehouse Vine Inn Large multi level play frame with toddler zone attached to family friendly restaurant.

Fuzzy Eds at The Sovereigns

Portsmouth

Fuzzy Eds at The Sovereigns Multi level adventure play for children up to 4ft 9ins tall, attached to family restaurant.

Beaulieu

Brockenhurst

Beaulieu In the heart of the New Forest this great family day out has something for everyone from motoring to heritage and history to rides. 250 vehicles in the motor museum, living history in Palace house and unlimited rides on the monorail and bus make a day for the whole family.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Be a part of your history and come face to face with fascinating artefacts, ships and people that helped shape our history.

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower A 170 metre tall visitor attraction overlooking historical Portsmouth harbour and the Solent. Of the 2 viewing decks the first is a glass floored number so kids feel they're floating, the second houses the cafe and the third is open air.

Mottisfont Abbey and Garden

Romsey

Mottisfont Abbey and Garden An abbey was built here in 1201 and you can still see some of its remains. Have a peek in the dark and atmospheric vaulted Cellarium! The house boasts an impressive art collection and the garden is home to the National Collection of Historic Roses!

Fort Nelson

Fareham

Fort Nelson History from all ages and all over the globe brought vividly to life with an array of fun and exciting activities for all ages.

Southsea Castle

Southsea

Southsea Castle A magnificent castle over 400 years old! Built by Henry VIII to protect Portsmouth it is a sight to be seen!

Basing House

Basingstoke

Basing House A historic adventure recreating the c16th with a museum, gift shop and battle reenactments!

Aldershot Military Museum

Aldershot

Aldershot Military Museum 150 years of British army history housed in a Victorian barracks, this museum tells the story of both soldier and civilian since 1854.

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester

Winchester Cathedral For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral. Today, they welcome 300,000 visitors a year to share their worship, explore their heritage and attend their many events.

Little Woodham

Gosport

Little Woodham A unique living re-enactment of 17th century rural life, where the kids can't help but absorb the history as they are literally immersed in the character of the times. Please note the limited opening dates.

Whitchurch Silk Mill

Whitchurch

Whitchurch Silk Mill Silk has been woven here since the 1820/1830s. The Mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical costume, interior designers and historic houses. Interactive exhibits and hands on opportunities.

Odiham Castle

Odiham

Odiham Castle One of King John's three strongholds, recently restored and open for visitors.

Tudor House and Garden

Southampton

Tudor House and Garden Gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of both its residents through the years, and of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the family-friendly activities, interactive technology and fascinating displays a winning combination.

The Eling Experience

Totton

The Eling Experience Learn about tidal powered milling, site in an air raid shelter with sound effects, pirate play ship and picnic areas, plus historical and ecological walks.

Sustainability Centre

Petersfield

Sustainability Centre Award winning centre offering holistic education into environmentalism through interactive mediums and activities, plus a huge selection of parent child day classes including woodland sleepovers.

Alpine Snowsports Centre

Aldershot

Alpine Snowsports Centre For absolute beginners upwards they have 3 fantastic slopes: the 'Donut Area', 'Learners Hill' and 'The Wall'! Try your hand at skiing, snowboarding or just cruising on an inflatable donut!

Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton

Southampton

Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton An outdoor artificial ski slope in Southampton, we cater for all abilities and ages! Skiing, snowboarding and ringos (inflatable rubber rings that slide down the slope) its great fun for everyone! We do lessons, practice sessions, birthday parties and more!

Planet Ice Basingstoke

Basingstoke

Planet Ice Basingstoke - great ice skating rink with special childrens sessions and birthday parties available. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Gosport Ice Rink

Gosport

Gosport Ice Rink is a large indoor ice rink which has many public sessions throughout the week for families to bring their children and have some fun. Great idea for family days out in Hampshire.

Calshot Activities Centre

Southampton

Calshot Activities Centre Offers a wide range of exciting water and landbased activities, for all abilities and ages. Includes a state of the art climbing complex, the only indoor velodrome in Southern England and a dry ski slope.

High Sports Alton

Alton

High Sports Alton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

Tree Running Kids

Andover

Tree Running Kids Attached to a safety line you move from tree to tree negotiating a number of crossings such as suspended beams, ropes, cargo nets and zip lines. Varying levels of difficulty so suitable for (usually) 6yrs and up and fun for absolutely everyone!

Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre

Southampton

Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre is an outdoor multi-activities centre and offers many water, off ground, land activities and clubs for kids holiday activities, parties, classes, school groups and private tuition. The Centre houses both a climbing wall and a climbing tower within 17 acres of beautiful natural surroundings.

QE2 Activity Centre

Burlesdon

QE2 Activity Centre Activities designed to allow full use by the disabled, allowing access to features including canoeing, climbing, archery, ropes course, zipwire, motorboat, problem solving, orienteering, tunnelling and green team.

Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre - Classes for toddlers through to 50+ - Open coaching sessions - Ladies only nights - Club nights - Private coaching lessons - Junior classes - Tennis Academy

Go Ape! Itchen Valley

Southampton

Go Ape! Itchen Valley Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

Southsea Skatepark

Southsea

Southsea Skatepark Arguably the oldest skatepark in the World, this beginner friendly facility also boasts big bowl, ledges, banks, rails, ramps and mini ramps. Pad up!

New Forest Activities

Beaulieu

New Forest Activities Offers a great range of fun and exciting activities aimed at kids big and small. Families can join in with regular open sessions and parties can book special events. Activities include Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Cycle Hire and our new Battlefield LIVE laser tag for the digital generation!

Go Ape Tree Top Junior

Ringwood

Go Ape Tree Top Junior A fun filled experience of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. You'll take on crossings over trails and finish with one awesome zip wire.

Farnborough Bowl

Farnborough

Farnborough Bowl Try Tenpin Bowling at Farnborough Bowl. The 10 Lane Tenpin Bowling Centre is fantastic fun for all ages. Enjoy bowling in the dark with Cosmic Glow lighting (available at various times) - Kids Bowl FREE on Sundays 10 12pm when accompanied by a full paying adult. Under 3's bowl FREE at all times.

Portsmouth Bowlplex

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

Basingstoke Bowlplex

Basingstoke

Basingstoke Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

Tenpin Southampton

Southampton

Tenpin Southampton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun! Plus exciting laser tag!

AMF Bowling Eastleigh

Eastleigh

AMF Bowling Eastleigh Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Havant

Havant

AMF Havant Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Go Bowling Fareham

Fareham

Go Bowling Fareham 25 lanes of classic family friendly tenpin bowling. There are automatic bumpers and ball ramps for children and adults if necessary!

1st Bowl Aldershot

Aldershot

1st Bowl Aldershot Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Matchams Karting

Ringwood

Matchams Karting The 160cc Formula K Fun Karts are operated on a purpose built 100 metre track, these karts are perfect for the younger driver and reach speeds of up to 25mph. Ages start from 8 years old.

Team Sport Eastleigh

Eastleigh

Team Sport Eastleigh From ages 8 upwards kids sessions and parties are a great way to have fun and let tomorrow's budding stars shine. Kids are fully briefed and taught how to handle their specially adapted kart before they even touch the circuit.

Team Sport Gosport

Gosport

Team Sport Gosport From ages 8 upwards kids sessions and parties are a great way to have fun and let tomorrow's budding stars shine. Kids are fully briefed and taught how to handle their specially adapted kart before they even touch the circuit.

Forest Edge Kart Track

Winchester

Forest Edge Kart Track This is an outdoor circuit with an overall length of 1100 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 8 years old. They offer regular racing opportunities.

Thruxton Kart Centre

Andover

Thruxton Kart Centre Their 4bhp, 120cc Cadetkart, for 8-12 year olds, enables juniors to experience what real karting is like but with all the safety features you'd expect for children. These karts are fitted with adjustable seats, full wrap-around bodywork, double-adjustable pedals and variable electronic rev limiters.

Local Haunts Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Local Haunts Portsmouth Visit the local haunts of Portsmouth to get a new perspective of the city and discover secrets and stories you never knew. Whether you are a visitor with time to spare, an hour to fill, a rainy day to while away, or you just want to learn more about the place you call home, then come aboard Alf our friendly London Routemaster Bus.

Historic Southampton Guided Walks

Southampton

Historic Southampton Guided Walks Historical guided walks by qualified guides around Southampton

Hampshire Treasure Trails

Winchester

Hampshire Treasure Trails Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore the new forest. Don’t wander around aimlessly, do a treasure trail. These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a family walk in the fresh air and solve a mystery.

Curious About Southampton

Southampton

Curious About Southampton is a unique experience: two treasure hunt style walks of discovery to keep the whole family intrigued and amused. Keep the kids happy answering clues and matching pictures, whilst reading stories about this international maritime city. Buy the booklet from our website and explore in your own time.

Hollycombe

Liphook

Hollycombe - gives you the fun of the fair and much more with Steam Powered Edwardian fairground rides, railways, traction engines, farm and more with Listed woodland gardens alongside.

Hayling Seaside Railway

Hayling Island

Hayling Seaside Railway Hayling Seaside Railway - The EHLR is a new 2ft gauge light railway on the coast of Hayling Island, Hampshire, running for just over 1 mile between Beachlands and Eastoke Corner.

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line

Alresford

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line Experience History in Motion as you travel by Steam or Diesel Locomotive through ten miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

Southampton

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway There are over 20 miles of pathways, three woods and parkland to explore, and surprises lying await behind every corner. Many fun filled events for families held throughout the year, see a new side to Exbury! In the Gardens children can discover plants that existed before dinosaurs roamed.

Miniport at Gunwharf Quays

Portsmouth

Miniport at Gunwharf Quays Family boat hire with a difference, for all ages! Drive a miniature ship in our sheltered boating pool. Our fleet of ships include ferries, a Royal Navy destroyer and a fire boat. The ships are electric powered, easy to drive and seat up to four. No previous experience required.

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

Easleigh

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway Come and ride on our 1 and a quarter mile track to the children's playground and picnic area by the lakes at Monks Brook Halt.

Stansted Park Light Railway

Rowlands Castle

Stansted Park Light Railway The 7 and a quarter inch gauge miniature railway runs 850 yards through parkland and forest past a girder bridge and a picturesque little station.

Staunton Country Park

Havant

Staunton Country Park Explore acres of ancient woodland and beautifully landscaped parkland at the award winning Staunton Country Park. You can escape to another age as you discover mysterious follies in these idyllic surroundings.

Lakeside Country Park

Eastleigh

Lakeside Country Park 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton.

Itchen Valley Country Park

Southhampton

Itchen Valley Country Park A great country park with lots to offer for everyone. Play areas, play trails, picnics, football and much more.

Royal Victoria Country Park

Southampton

Royal Victoria Country Park Overlooking Southampton Water, this popular park provides ideal facilities for children and peace of mind for parents to enjoy a safe environment. The relaxing and happy atmosphere is complemented by a calendar of events, exhibitions, barbeque sites and walks.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Romsey

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens A beautiful Arboretum-style garden to enjoy and explore, a site boasting a restaurant and tea rooms as well as a giant tree-house play-area for adventurers of all ages.

Stourhead

Stourton

Stourhead The jewel in the Stourhead crown has to be the world-famous 18th-century landscape garden. A magnificent lake shimmering with reflections of classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare and exotic trees.

The Forest of Bere

Fareham

The Forest of Bere An enchanting place with a diverse range of natural habitats too see from scenic walk and cycle routes. There are also a huge oak tree house, wooden playhouses, wigwams, sand pit, climbing wall, bridge and shingle stream.

Blackbrook Park Play Area

Fareham

Blackbrook Park Play Area Facilities for all ages and abilities with skating area and hoops for older kids, plus loads of classic adventure play equipment for younger ones.

Farley Mount Country Park

Winchester

Farley Mount Country Park Adventure playground, family length hike trails, picnicking welcome, start point of the Farley Mount Off road cycle route.

Southampton Common

Southampton

Southampton Common Mixed woodland, wetland, parks, ponds and nature trails. plus adventure play area and kids' paddling pool in summer.

Hayling Island Beach

Portsmouth

Hayling Island Beach Boasts the International Blue Flag, and the Solent Water Quality Award in recognition of its high standards. Good for swimming and water sports, and is also a Site Of Scientific Interest.

West Wittering Beach

Chichester

West Wittering Beach Blue Flag awarded beach with lifeguard in summer, a few facilities but a nicely natural feeling area.

Made By Me Studio

Gosport

Made By Me Studio Paint your own pottery in Lee on Solent, a beautiful, traditional sea front location, with lots to see and do. The studio offers a fun, friendly atmosphere for all the family.

Southsea Model Village

Southsea

Southsea Model Village A quaint model village in a great location with over 40 models and a miniature railway.

Go Ape Forest Segway

Ringwood

Go Ape Forest Segway You can enjoy our forest Segway experience in the most beautiful forests in the UK. From two legs to two wheels: for the ultimate forest experience on a rugged all-terrain Segway. It's a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest.

The Pleasure Park

Southampton

The Pleasure Park Classic fun includes Trampolines, Roundabout, Helter Skelter, Swing Boats, Snake and Bumpy Slides plus mini train. Features for all ages.

Gleneagle Equestrian Centre

Southampton

Gleneagle Equestrian Centre BHS approved facility offering lessons for all, plus hacking in Itchen Valley Country Park. Pony Club and fun days also available.

Burley Villa Riding School

New Milton

Burley Villa Riding School offers Horse Riding in the New Forest National Park. Riding Lessons for 4 years and over and Forest Rides for 7 years and over. Traditional and Western Saddle. Beginners Welcome. British Horse Society Approved Riding School and Stables.

Park Farm Equestrian Centre

Basingstoke

Park Farm Equestrian Centre BHS approved all weather facility offering riding and polo lessons for all ages plus private farmland hacks.

Thanks for all the great things to do in Hampshire with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Hampshire can enjoy the great day out as well.