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South Downs Planetarium Science Centre (< 1 mile)

Chichester

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre Purpose built 100-seat Star Theatre, with planetarium projector and dome and many features. Enjoyable and informative, it'll be space space space til bedtime!

The Chichester Ship Canal (< 1 mile)

Chichester

The Chichester Ship Canal Runs 4 miles from the Southgate basin to the Chichester Harbour at Birdham. This tranquil haven starts within easy walking distance from the railway station, bus terminus and city centre. A wide range of birds and fish inhabit the canal area.

Cineworld Chichester (< 1 mile)

Chichester

Cineworld Chichester At just £1 for child and adult alike, Movies for Juniors give you the chance to enjoy the best kid's films of recent weeks with all the family every Saturday morning.

Lakeside SuperBowl Chichester (< 1 mile)

Chichester

Lakeside SuperBowl Chichester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Lakeside SuperBowl has 16 lanes!

Westgate Leisure Centre (< 1 mile)

Chichester

Westgate Leisure Centre A magnificient complex which contains three pools: main pool, leisure pool and a toddlers' pool.

Fishbourne Roman Palace (2 miles)

Chichester

Fishbourne Roman Palace The story of the Palace's modern rediscovery is told in an entertaining audio-visual programme and also in the site museum, with the addition of fascinating artefacts from the excavations along with plans, reconstruction drawings and models. Family events days sometimes held.

Chichester Golf (2 miles)

Chichester

Chichester Golf Family owned and family friendly, this superb facility comprises two 18-hole courses, driving range, 9-hole short course and crazy golf course. This is not your everyday public course; this is a magnificent golf complex that's open to everyone.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (3 miles)

Chichester

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more!

Chichester Harbour Conservancy (5 miles)

Chichester

Chichester Harbour Conservancy A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, this is a muddy little wonderland for little ones of all sizes to explore

Solar Heritage (5 miles)

Chichester

Solar Heritage Welcome aboard our solar powered catamaran. Take a trip through Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an informative commentary. On-board the engines are virtually silent as you glide along admiring the view and getting up close to the wildlife and habitats that make this place so special.

Cobnor Activities Centre (5 miles)

Chidham

Cobnor Activities Centre Canoeing, rafting, sailing, climbing, archery, mountain biking. Pre booking essential - don't worry if you don't know what you want, they can talk you through it and they also do taster sessions.

Hotham Park Sports Site (5 miles)

Bognor Regis

Hotham Park Sports Site Crazy golf, miniature railway, boating lake, tennis courts and full putting green. Limited opening times - check ahead before you go!

Dunreyth Alpacas (6 miles)

Chichester

Dunreyth Alpacas For a while now they have been training their young alpacas to walk to hand; thus enabling people to walk these young alpacas.

Butlins - Bognor Regis (6 miles)

Bognor Regis

Butlins - Bognor Regis Butlins - Bognor Regis - Splash waterworld, the Skyline Pavillion packed full of live entertainment including Bob the Builder and his team, a FREE fun fair, go-karts, crazy golf and a recording studio there's loads for the whole family to enjoy.

Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre (6 miles)

Chichester

Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre Mountain boarding is the youngest and most exhilarating sport to hit the hills and mountains around the UK. It is really easy to pick up and in one lesson beginners will learn to comfortably stop, turn and control their board before whizzing down the hill with a huge grin on their face!

Chichester Harbour Water Tours (6 miles)

East Wittering

Chichester Harbour Water Tours A great boat cruise around West Sussex. You will be able to see some of the 12,000 resident boats and a wide variety of habitats including sand dunes, mudflats, shingle banks and woodlands, all valuable refuge for sea birds and other interesting wildlife species.

West Wittering Beach (7 miles)

Chichester

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

Flying Fortress (8 miles)

Ford

Flying Fortress is a multi award-winning indoor children's activity centre with one of the most exciting playframes on the South Coast. Children just love the slides, the mangles, the monkey bars and mums and dads can have just as much fun as the kids! The Café serves great food too with plenty of healthy options!

Havant Leisure Centre (9 miles)

Havant

Havant Leisure Centre Main pool, diving area, splash and learner pool. Additional sessions available (mainly in the school holidays) covering everything from crafts to baby gymnastics to dance lessons and more. Also has indoor play area.

Horizone Play Centre (9 miles)

Havant

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

Staunton Country Park (9 miles)

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.

Arundel Castle (10 miles)

Arundel

Arundel Castle There is nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel.

Arundel Lido (10 miles)

Arundel

Arundel Lido Outdoor pool with toddler and splash pools, and a picnic area.

Hayling Seaside Railway (10 miles)

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.

Funland (10 miles)

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.

Hayling Island Beach (10 miles)

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.

Look and Sea Visitor Centre (10 miles)

Littlehampton

Look and Sea Visitor Centre Focused on the history of the river, harbour and seaside of Littlehampton, there are many interactive exhibits for children and adults alike.

Arundel Wetland Centre (10 miles)

Arundel

Arundel Wetland Centre Visitor attraction and conservation area with wildfowl from around the world. A superb setting to stroll round with a picnic area and activity areas for children. Pond dipping and crafts are offered free daily during summer holidays. Many birds tame enough to feed from your hand. Free boat rides through the Wetlands Discovery area.

Harbour Park (10 miles)

Littlehampton

Harbour Park The Indoor Kingdom of Fun, Harbour Cafe and Arcade are open all year round. *Free Entry* *Ample Parking* *Grass Picnic Area* - Harbour Park is situated right on the sandy beaches and adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Littlehampton Museum (10 miles)

Littlehampton

Littlehampton Museum A popular family attraction packed full of social history, inspiring art and fun interactive gadgets for all ages. Discover how Romans lived, learn about dramatic shipwrecks or enjoy one of our family friendly events! Group visits are welcomed, along with schools studying a wide range of topics, just contact Museum staff!

AMF Havant (11 miles)

Havant

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

High Sports Midhurst (11 miles)

Midhurst

High Sports Midhurst 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

Amberley Working Museum (11 miles)

Amberley

Amberley Working Museum - the museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transported-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections - also has narrow gauge train running round te site

Petworth House and Park (13 miles)

Perworth

Petworth House and Park Ideal picnic territory: splendid scenery, local wildlife, an art gallery, and lots and lots of room to run around in. If you're doing something just for them in the morning, do this for all of you in the afternoon - natural, educational family fun. Regular family events during the summer.

Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre (13 miles)

Portsmouth

Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre Indoor activity centre for children up to the age of 12. Features include slides, soft play equipment and a good place to take kids for childrens parties.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum (13 miles)

Southsea

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

Southsea Model Village (13 miles)

Southsea

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

Taro Leisure Centre (14 miles)

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

Playzone (14 miles)

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!

Local Haunts Portsmouth (14 miles)

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.

Petersfield Pool (14 miles)

Petersfield

Petersfield Pool Outdoor heated pool with toddler pool.

The Pyramids Centre (14 miles)

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.

Southsea Castle (14 miles)

Southsea

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

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (14 miles)

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.

Pulborough Brooks RSBP Nature Reserve (15 miles)

Pulborough

Pulborough Brooks RSBP Nature Reserve Set in the heart of beautiful countryside, this reserve is a fantastic day out for people of all ages. Walks lead through hedge-lined paths to viewing areas and hides where volunteers are often on hand to help point out the wildlife.

Blue Reef Aquarium (15 miles)

Southsea

Blue Reef Aquarium - voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef 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.

Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre (15 miles)

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

Clarence Pier (15 miles)

Portsmouth

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

Pirate Petes Indoor Play (15 miles)

Portsmouth

Pirate Petes Indoor Play One of the largest indoor playgrounds on the South Coast

Portsmouth Bowlplex (15 miles)

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?

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (15 miles)

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.

Miniport at Gunwharf Quays (15 miles)

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.

Spinnaker Tower (15 miles)

Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower A 170 metre tall visitor attraction overlooking historical Portsmouth harbour and the Solent

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (16 miles)

Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum - this unique Museum offers you the chance to walk on board a real submarine, discover true tales of heroism and relive a life under the sea through the personal belongings of the crew

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (16 miles)

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.

Amazon Adventure (16 miles)

Worthing

Amazon Adventure A great soft play centre, with a giant snake slide, aerial walkway, ball pool and dedicated toddler area. Height restriction: 4'11'' / 150 cm. Creche also on site.

Hollycombe (16 miles)

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.

Fort Nelson (16 miles)

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.

The Forest of Bere (17 miles)

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.

Bembridge Heritage Centre (17 miles)

Bembridge

Bembridge Heritage Centre A centre boasting displays that 'cover a wide range of historical interest and new displays are introduced each year to commemorate special events or topics. Scale models, for example Bembridge Railway Station (closed in 1953), are a special feature of the Centre, and a fully-restored PLUTO pump (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) is on display with the story of the PLUTO project.'

Gosport Ice Rink (17 miles)

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.

Monkey Bizness (17 miles)

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.

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (17 miles)

Springvale

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter There are three different species of flamingo at the Park ~ Chilean, Lesser and Caribbean, numbering well over a hundred in total.

Fakenham Farm (17 miles)

St Helens

Fakenham Farm 'Pay a visit to our farm for a fun and educational day out'

AMF Worthing (17 miles)

Worthing

AMF Worthing Modern 26-lane bowling centre offering first class facilities. With automatic scoring, lane bumpers, Pro-shop, snack-bar, amusements and a fully licensed-bar. Situated in the town centre, it's definitely worth a visit.

Puckpool Park (18 miles)

Ryde

Puckpool Park 18hole putting green, 15hole crazy golf, tennis courts and bowling greens. You can hop on the Ryde Road train (dotto train) to get to other places.

Little Woodham (18 miles)

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.

Fun City (18 miles)

Fareham

Fun City Fun City is an indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12 years old. On this site you can find out about our great birthday party ideas, parent and toddler sessions and adventure playground.

Ashcroft Arts Centre (18 miles)

Fareham

Ashcroft Arts Centre A centre offering a range of activities and workshops for people of all ages and interests. Visit to let your imagination run wild.

Team Sport Gosport (18 miles)

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.

Appley Park (18 miles)

Ryde

Appley Park Public park with beach area, pitch and putt, miniature railway, adventure playground, picnic areas and more.

Worthing Aquarena (18 miles)

Worthing

Worthing Aquarena -, with a main pool being 33 metres long and learner pool, diving boards, flume, sauna, steam room, sunbeds and, in the summer months, an outdoor Paddling Pool. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Sussex with kids

Go Bowling Fareham (18 miles)

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!

Mobys Playcentre (18 miles)

Fareham

Mobys Playcentre A purpose built giant indoor play centre for toddlers through to 12 year olds

Big Apple Ryde (18 miles)

Ryde

Big Apple Ryde 22 lanes of computerised Tenpin Bowling, Fast Food Diner, Licensed Bar and Pavilion Restaurant, patio area, Large screen TVs, Pool Tables, Amusement machines.

Waltzing Waters (18 miles)

Ryde

Waltzing Waters Spectacular water show with a gift-shop that boasts gifts from all over the world and a comfortable coffee lounge.

Planet Ice Arena (18 miles)

Ryde

Planet Ice Arena Family friendly ice skating facility with penguin skating aids for very little ones, and a special Ice Toddlers session with toys and games.

Fishers Farm Park (18 miles)

Wisborough Green

Fishers Farm Park - offers a unique mixture of farmyard and adventure play - the ideal place for family visits, birthday parties, school trips and group outings - whatever the weather.

Goodleaf Tree Climbing (19 miles)

Seaview

Goodleaf Tree Climbing 'The Isle of Wight home of recreational tree climbing - the mellowest adventure activity in the UK.'

Brooklands Go Karts Mini Moto Circuit (19 miles)

Worthing

Brooklands Go Karts Mini Moto Circuit A flexible use track with choice of two circuits suitable for learner and advanced levels of driving, so if they're new to it don't fear! Also have two kart sizes to suit junior and adults, ensuring safety and comfort.

Made By Me Studio (19 miles)

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.

Team Sport Brighton (19 miles)

South Lancing

Team Sport Brighton From ages 8 upwards kids sessions and parties are a great way to have fun and let tomorrow's budding stars shine. Marshall monitored training and races so they get the most of out it safely.

Island Speedway (19 miles)

Ryde

Island Speedway Go witness the speed and the excitement that is the Islanders race track with events and practices regularly occurring!

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (19 miles)

Brading

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum A very historic and interesting toy museum, boasting a great gift shop and being famous for its thousands of exhibits.

Isle of Wight Zoo (20 miles)

Sandown

Isle of Wight Zoo The Isle of Wight Zoo is a favourite destination for all ages. Situated alongside Yaverland beach, the zoo provides a fun, educational and wholesome day out for all the family. Specialising in tigers and lemurs, the zoo works to make conservation fun for everyone with talks, small animal handling and children's activities.

Nunwell House and Gardens (20 miles)

Brading

Nunwell House and Gardens Visit the place where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom! A great historical and architectural interest.

Dinosaur Isle (20 miles)

Sandown

Dinosaur Isle - is a fantastic dinosaur museum housed in a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's blue flag beach. Walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs and on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including our animatronic Neovenator!

Sandham Rides (20 miles)

Sandown

Sandham Rides Giant slide, go-karts and plenty more

Sandown Rocks Climbing Wall (21 miles)

Sandown

Sandown Rocks Climbing Wall With climbing tuition for all ages; Sandown Rocks offers an active experience for an excellent price! All children receive close tuition throughout their climb and all levels of ability are welcome.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway (21 miles)

Ryde

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Five-mile steam railway using Victorian and Edwardian locomotives and carriages. Other attractions include souvenir shop, refreshments and children's playground, gardens and woodland walk. Great idea if you are looking for family days out on the isle of wight.

Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area (22 miles)

Lake

Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area Challenging structure for ages 4 plus, 3 levels to explore with climbing walls, ball cannons, sky glides, giant astra slide, mini sports area and more.

Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area (22 miles)

Shanklin

Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area An adventure play-area for children in a safe and fun environment.

Jungle Adventure Golf (22 miles)

Shanklin

Jungle Adventure Golf Two exciting levels of crazy golf

Summer Arcade Tenpin Bowling (22 miles)

Shanklin

Summer Arcade Tenpin Bowling Family friendly tenpin bowling with bowling aids. Within the same attraction there is an indoor play-area, go-karts, and crazy golf!

Shanklin Chine (22 miles)

Shanklin

Shanklin Chine Historic gorge with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail. Heritage Centre with Exhibition "The Island -Then and Now" featuring "Flora of the Island", together with PLUTO (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) display

Osborne House (23 miles)

East Cowes

Osborne House 'If you're planning a family day out in the Isle of Wight, then Osborne House has everything you could ask for. Built by Queen Victoria as a family holiday home, this stunning Italianate palace offers a glimpse into the private life of the royal family. Take a peek into the royal nursery, see the bedroom in which Queen Victoria died and marvel at the exotic Indian-inspired Durbar Room.'

Amazon World (23 miles)

Newchurch

Amazon World An all-weather, family attraction! The Islands largest collection of rare and exotic animals! A great day out whatever your age!

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (23 miles)

Southampton

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The sole-surviving steam brick works in the country. Visit to discover the history of brick making or come on a special event day or one of the open days for a unique experience and hands-on discovery.

Owl and Monkey Haven (23 miles)

Newport

Owl and Monkey Haven 'We welcome you to come and get to know our friends and see for yourself their beauty, charm and very different personalities!'

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (23 miles)

Arreton

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 "Queen Victoria" pulling/sailing lifeboat and RNLI archive material, Smuggling and Fishing displays

Arreton Craft Barns (23 miles)

Arrenton

Arreton Craft Barns 'Experience real village life in the heart of the Island. Enjoy watching the skilled local artisans at work in the craft centre, browse the local shops and take in the numerous displays of rural life in times gone by.'

High Sports Alton (23 miles)

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

Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park (24 miles)

Farnham

Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park There's so much to do! You can walk, cycle, play or just have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in our cafe and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest.

Go Ape! Alice Holt (24 miles)

Farnham

Go Ape! Alice Holt 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.

Manor Farm Country Park (24 miles)

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.

Curtis Museum (24 miles)

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.

Medina Leisure Centre (24 miles)

Newport

Medina Leisure Centre Participate in activities that range from swimming and climbing to Badminton and gym fitness training. The complex has a range of leisure features as well as a theatre that doubles as a cinema.

Calshot Activities Centre (24 miles)

Southampton

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

Play Shack (24 miles)

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.

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (24 miles)

Wroxhall

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 'The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home.'
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.

Shanklin Beach (24 miles)

Newport

Shanklin Beach A safe and sheltered sandy beach with good waters and spectacular views. Plenty of local facilities and there's a lift to the cliff top where the views are even better.

Rural Life Centre (24 miles)

Farnham

Rural Life Centre Rural Life Centre is distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns, and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Many aspects of village and rural life are also displayed in realistic individual settings

JR Zone (24 miles)

Newport

JR Zone JR Zone (formerly Jolly Roger's) is the Island's top indoor adventure play zone for all ages with stimulating toddler section, and for larger kids, a thrilling gigantic 3-level play zone with 4-Lane Astra slide, dual sky glides, Spooky zone, Football area and so much more. JR Laser Storm interactive laser gun arena operates in the evenings (booking essential, groups of 10+ only)

Cineworld Cinema (25 miles)

Newport

Cineworld Cinema A variety of films in comfortable surroundings. Group bookings are available and a special showing for children is at 10am every Saturday.

Birdworld (25 miles)

Farnham

Birdworld - is a birdpark and gardens covering 26 acres. Admission includes Underwater World and Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding times and animal encounters at the children's farm. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Newport Roman Villa (25 miles)

Newport

Newport Roman Villa - a 1,700 year old country pile! Discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage, subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.'

Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island (25 miles)

Cranleigh

Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island Soft play for youngsters and also a creche, within a leisure centre with swimming pools. A full afternoon's exercise and fun!

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (25 miles)

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.

The Adventure Barn (25 miles)

Winchester

The Adventure Barn The Adventure Barn is a brilliant indoor adventure playground where your children can play safely and securely whatever the weather! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids

Big Apple Horsham Superbowl (25 miles)

Horsham

Big Apple Horsham Superbowl Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Ventnor Heritage Museum (25 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Heritage Museum A small museum detailing the historic life of Ventnor with displays and exhibits that are changed yearly. There are also models of Ventnor Railway and various publications for sale.

Marwell Wildlife (25 miles)

Winchester

Marwell Wildlife New for 2012: Marwell Wildlife celebrates it's 40th birthday on 22 May! As part of the celebrations, see our new Penguin home, complete with raised viewing platforms and children's play areas, all unveiled on the birthday itself - 22 May.

Owl and Falconry Centre (25 miles)

Ventnor

Owl and Falconry Centre A dazzling collection of some of the world's most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

Ventnor Paddling Pool (25 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Paddling Pool In the middle, rising out of the water is a model of the Isle of Wight which children can play on. The hills and inlets are physically modelled and the towns and roads (in red) are painted on. Very popular with smaller kids

Nostalgia Toy Museum (25 miles)

Godshill

Nostalgia Toy Museum An excellent collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby. Recently added is a large display of 'Star Wars' toys from 1977-1985.

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (25 miles)

Godshill

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre A unique collection gathered from the earth and sea.

Godshill Model Village (25 miles)

Godshill

Godshill Model Village The models depict Godshill and Shanklin Old Villages. You can walk amongst our 1/10-scale models and maybe catch a little Islander at work or play.

Royal Victoria Country Park (25 miles)

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.

Horsham Treasure Trail (25 miles)

Horsham

Horsham Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Horsham? The Spy Walking Treasure Trail will show you fascinating facts about the area and take you through beautiful scenery and places to play and have fun. Take a picnic with you, a bat and ball, Frisbee or football.

Seagrove Bay (25 miles)

Newport

Seagrove Bay Windsurfing, surfing, kayaking and sailing opportunities in safe waters by a shingle and sand shore.

Westows (25 miles)

Brighton

Westows Sports and soft play, parties and activity sessions. One price covers all play facilities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Brighton with kids.

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre (26 miles)

Horsham

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre A wide range of birds from hawks to eagles, falcons to owls, and vultures to kites! Limited opening times, check before you go.

Hove Museum and Art Gallery (26 miles)

Hove

Hove Museum and Art Gallery Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds. It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

Carisbrooke Castle (26 miles)

Newport

Carisbrooke Castle - a great place for children to explore Â– with its towering keep to climb and battlements to march, there's lots to spark the imagination.

Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum (26 miles)

Calbourne

Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum 'Set in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book.'

King Alfred Leisure Centre (26 miles)

Hove

King Alfred Leisure Centre Lots of family fun sessions, to ride the large poolside slide, children must be over the age of 8 years and at least 1.2m in height.

Go Ape! Itchen Valley (26 miles)

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.

Hove Park (26 miles)

Hove

Hove Park Features include a number of sports pitches and facilities, an adventure playground, a climbing boulder and miniature railway, as well as the intriguingly named Goldstone and Fingermaze...

Itchen Valley Country Park (26 miles)

Southhampton

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

Ventnor Botanic Gardens (26 miles)

St Lawrence

Ventnor Botanic Gardens A botanic garden with many exhibits and facilities to be enjoyed by all the family.

Farncombe Funzone (26 miles)

Godalming

Farncombe Funzone Fun soft play suitable for children from 6 months up to about 8 years. Separate area for babies less than 15 months

Ceramics Café (27 miles)

Farnham

Ceramics Café offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white bisque shape, you paint on your design using ceramic underglazes, we fire it for you in the kiln

Washbrooks Farm Centre (27 miles)

Hurstpierpoint

Washbrooks Farm Centre Washbrooks Farm Centre is a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of play time in our large indoor and outdoor play areas.

Archies Launch Pad (27 miles)

Farnham

Archies Launch Pad An out of this world adventure experience. An adventure play ground with a galactic difference.

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium (27 miles)

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!

Booth Museum of Natural History (27 miles)

Brighton

Booth Museum of Natural History Get really hands-on with natural history in the interactive Discovery gallery and at the many events and activities for families and children.

Team Sport Eastleigh (27 miles)

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.

AMF Bowling Eastleigh (27 miles)

Eastleigh

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

isle of Wight Ghost Experience (27 miles)

Porchfield

isle of Wight Ghost Experience 'Delightfully frightful tales from the tomb, chillingly told by your host and ghost-master Marc Tuckey. Come with us as we visit actual locations of ghostly hauntings and dastardly deeds on the Island.'

Lakeside Country Park (27 miles)

Eastleigh

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

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway (27 miles)

Easleigh

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

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (27 miles)

Newport

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve Arreton Down is on downland which is part of the main chalk ridge which runs across the Isle of Wight from east to west. It consists of calcarious grassland, with some scrub edges. It contains archaeological features. There are extensive views across the Island from the higher parts of the down.

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (27 miles)

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.

Preston Park (27 miles)

Brighton

Preston Park the largest urban park in the city. Whether you want to take part in sports or sit and enjoy a picnic on a summer’s day, Preston Park is the place for you. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Brighton with kids.

The Painting Pottery Cafe (28 miles)

Brighton

The Painting Pottery Cafe The Painting Pottery Cafe - ceramic cafe, a great idea for a creativ e afternoon with the kids especially when the weather has got a bit chilly or rainy and you need something to do of an afternoon. Great idea for kids party as well

Toy and Model Museum (28 miles)

Brighton

Toy and Model Museum Underneath the arches at Brighton Railway Station there is a veritable treasure trove of Toys and Models. There are over 10,000 toys and models on display with a priceless model train collection and many period antique toys.

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery (28 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery Set in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.

Jill Windmill (28 miles)

Hassocks

Jill Windmill A working windmill, built in 1821, located in the South Downs National Park. Jill grinds flour when wind permits. Most suited to children over 7 years old. Recommended as PART of your full day out.

Brighton Sea Life Centre (28 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Sea Life Centre The Brighton Sea Life Centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family!

Brighton Pier (28 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Pier A great victorian pier with fairground attractions, arcade and various food outlets

Brighton Treasure Trail (28 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Brighton seafront? The Treasure Hunt Walking Treasure Trail will show you fascinating facts about the area and take you by places to play and have fun. Take a picnic with you, a bat and ball, Frisbee, beach ball, basketball or football.

The Crockery Pottery Painting (28 miles)

Eastleigh

The Crockery Pottery Painting Turn up and paint all sorts of different pottery - get it glazed and voila - there you have it - your very own work of art! Great idea for a afternoon activity with the family in Hampshire.

Wilderness Wood (28 miles)

Hadlow Down

Wilderness Wood A unique family-run working woodland park in the beautiful hills of the Sussex High Weald.

The Aldershot Lido (28 miles)

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

Historic Southampton Guided Walks (28 miles)

Southampton

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

Hampshire Treasure Trails (28 miles)

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.

Jungle Jeans (29 miles)

Southampton

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

Winchester Cathedral (29 miles)

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.

Curious About Winchester (29 miles)

Winchester

Curious About Winchester What gives Winchester its unique character? Which people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery to find out more, and keep the kids happy and having fun finding answers to pictures and clues along the way.

Aztec Fun Pools (29 miles)

Burgess Hill

Aztec Fun Pools For those just starting out in the water there's the shallow learner pool, where children can take their first steps to swimming with mum and dad nearby. Small children can enjoy the beach area with a waterslide, animal water features and poolside spectator area. Finally, thrill seekers can venture into the main pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids and high-speed flume rides.

Farnborough Bowl (29 miles)

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.

Newton Old Town Hall (29 miles)

Newton

Newton Old Town Hall Visit the mysterious little building that reveals the interesting and surprising historical importance of Newton.

Aldershot Bowling (29 miles)

Aldershot

Aldershot Bowling With 18 fully automated bowling lanes, tons of amusements, generous diner, pool tables and a fully licensed bar, there is something here for everyone whatever their age or taste.

1st Bowl Aldershot (29 miles)

Aldershot

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

Mouse World Indoor Play Centre (29 miles)

Chale

Mouse World Indoor Play Centre Indoor and outdoor play areas attached to a beautiful pub - ring for more details

Blackgang - The Disappearing Village (29 miles)

Ventnor

Blackgang - The Disappearing Village A new way to discover the remarkable story of this mysterious village and coastline.

Blackgang Chine (29 miles)

Chale

Blackgang Chine 40 acres of Victorian cliff-top gardens with a range of fantasy activities including cowboy town, nurseryland, dinosaurland, and pirate fort. Cliffhanger roller coaster and waterforce family boat slide. Exhibitions about local rural and coastal life.

Brighton Bowlplex (29 miles)

Brighton

Brighton 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?

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre (29 miles)

Eastleigh

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

Butterfly Paragliding School (29 miles)

Chale

Butterfly Paragliding School A paragliding school where fantastic tuition means you can enjoy both tandem and solo paragliding. See the entire Island and even stay in the organic B&B or on the campsite for a greater experience.

Guildford Town Riverside Treasure Hunt (29 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Town Riverside Treasure Hunt This one and a half mile self guided treasure hunt around the town and riverside area of Guildford will ensure that the kids have fun looking for hidden clues while grown ups will enjoy solving the questions, some easy, some a little sneaky. Healthy educational fun for all ages.

Holmbush Farm World (29 miles)

Faygate

Holmbush Farm World Lots of farm animals - please click here to visit Daily Activities include: Tractor Rides - Cow and Goat milking - Animal Handling - Goat Races - Picnic areas with covered seating - Playgrounds including: Bale maze - Mini Mountains - Sand Pits - Tree houses - Indoor Play Areas

Olympos Burgess Hill (29 miles)

Burgess Hill

Olympos Burgess Hill Fun pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids, tipping buckets and winding flumes. Pirate themed area for smaller kids, and an outside pool in summer.

Antics at The Triangle (29 miles)

Burgess HIll

Antics at The Triangle Soft play for the under 8s on a three tier frame with varying features and activities, and a dedicated area for the under 3s.

Funplex (29 miles)

Brighton

Funplex A 3 level playframe which includes a 4 lane astra slide, a softball cannon arena and a maze area with a spiral slide. For toddlers there is a 2 level playframe with its own slide, a ball pool and a large baby area.

Alpine Snowsports Centre (30 miles)

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!

Mad Science Holiday Camps (30 miles)

Guildford

Mad Science Holiday Camps Educational but fun, discover the World of Mad science in a range of activities, and take home what you discover!

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve (30 miles)

Burgess Hill

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve Ideal for a nature hike: oodles of wild flowers, and a diverse offering of improved, unimproved and coppice-managed woods to explore.

Forest Edge Kart Track (30 miles)

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.

Beaulieu (30 miles)

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.

Stoke Park (30 miles)

Guildford

Stoke Park Forming part of Stoke Park the original gardens were laid out in the 1800s. The Victorian style gardens contain seasonal bedding and landscaped areas with oriental themes, an award winning sensory garden, putting green and children's play area. There is also a boating pond, rock lined stream, paddling pool and Japanese shelter.

Surrey Hills Llamas (30 miles)

Guildford

Surrey Hills Llamas The gentle and friendly llamas will carry your picnic as you lead them through the spectacular North Downs from the high points of which you can see as far as the English Channel. Llamas are affectionate, intelligent and alert and will draw your attention to things you would never normally notice.

Guildford Lido (30 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Lido Heated 1930s lido with paddling pools for the toddlers and crazy golf for everyone!

Wight Llama Trek (30 miles)

Newport

Wight Llama Trek 'Wight Llama Treks offers a range of guided walks through the beautiful West Wight countryside accompanied by llamas trained to walk on a rein and carry a pack.'

Brighstone Village Museum (30 miles)

Brighstone

Brighstone Village Museum A small village museum depicting C19th life adjoining a National Trust Giftshop.

Guildford Spectrum (30 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Spectrum Enjoy the complete leisure experience here! At one exciting venue there is tenpin bowling, an Olympic sized ice rink, four leisure pools including a leisure pool, a soft play centre, sports arena, athletics stadium and health and fitness suite. A choice of catering is available.

Speckys Pirate Ship (30 miles)

Guildford

Speckys Pirate Ship Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for a magic adventure on the high seas both above the waves and in the underwater world. Four storeys of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, bungee run, tube slide, cargo net, sky glide and interactive spooky cave, all designed to "Shiver those timbers"!

Guildford Spectrum (30 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Spectrum Enjoy the complete leisure experience here! At one exciting venue there is tenpin bowling, an Olympic sized ice rink, four leisure pools including a leisure pool, a soft play centre, sports arena, athletics stadium and health and fitness suite. A choice of catering is available.

Tenpin Southampton (30 miles)

Southampton

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

Aldershot Military Museum (30 miles)

Aldershot

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

Christs College Ski Club (31 miles)

Guildford

Christs College Ski Club Winter sporting for the over 9s, from skiing lessons and open sessions to 'donut'ing! Safe, professional and child friendly instructors are there to lend a hand.

Beech Hurst Park Miniature Railway (31 miles)

Haywards Heath

Beech Hurst Park Miniature Railway Half a mile track of 5" gauge train track which is elevated - the kids love it!! Only runs on weekends. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in west sussex.

Odiham Castle (31 miles)

Odiham

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

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre (31 miles)

Farnborough

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre The indoor play area is purpose-built and has tunnels, slides and a huge ball pool. Free parking close to venue. Great if you are lookming for kids days out in Hampshire.

Rokers Little Angels Softplay (31 miles)

Guildford

Rokers Little Angels Softplay Enjoy the four-lane rainbow slide, helter-skelter, worm tunnel and more. There is a separate area for under 4s. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey

K2 Crawley (31 miles)

Crawley

K2 Crawley A staggering array of sports and leisure opportunities, from the under 8s leisure water, swimming and diving facilities, climbing rock, gynastics and martial arts rooms - honestly whatever you want to do (so long as its energetic) they have it! And a creche! A day's worth, if you have the energy!

Craggy Island Indoor Climbing Centre (31 miles)

Guildford

Craggy Island Indoor Climbing Centre Kids love to climb and adults too! Indoor climbing is a great way to keep fit, increase confidence and self esteem, but more than anything it is thrilling and fun. Our instructors will show you the ropes, so bring them along for the climb of their life!

High Sports Crawley (31 miles)

Crawley

High Sports Crawley 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

Chessell Pottery Barns (31 miles)

Yarmouth

Chessell Pottery Barns Bring the kids along to our studio and have fun decorating your own pottery. We have a range of easy to use decorating sponges, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes. Before or after, visit the award winning Café onsite and enjoy browsing the beautiful Gift Barn.

Mottistone Manor Garden (31 miles)

Mottistone

Mottistone Manor Garden Find Captain Jack Marrow and his flowerpot friends then borrow a family discovery pack and become a Garden Detective solving clues and puzzles. Explore the garden's hidden pathways and play hide and seek in the orchard, plus lots of family events throughout the year including Magical Punch & Judy shows in the orchard, Tuesdays in August, 11.30am - bring a blanket to sit on.

Isle of Wight Pearl (31 miles)

Brightstone

Isle of Wight Pearl A craft workshop offering an insight into the craft of pearl jewellery with a cliff-top cafe and view.

Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre (32 miles)

Farnborough

Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre There are three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6.5 metres high with a great 3 lane astro slide and a superb twisting spiral slide.

Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe (32 miles)

Brighton

Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe : Pottery Painting - is brilliant for beautiful, quick results. Children can choose from our huge range of practical bowls, mugs, plates or even big snakes, mobile phones, fairies, dinosaurs, skate boards or ballet shoes! Workshops – Older children can make their own pottery and sculpture with clay – very creative and rewarding.

Saltdean Lido (32 miles)

Brighton

Saltdean Lido Outdoor swimming facility

AMF Hollywood Bowl Crawley (32 miles)

Crawley

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

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (32 miles)

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.

Laser Hub (32 miles)

Crawley

Laser Hub LaserTag is an action game. Each player wears a pack, with an individual pack name. The aim of the game is to shoot other players, disabling their pack for 6 seconds, thus gaining you points. The player with the most points wins. For 7+

Longdown Activity Farm (32 miles)

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!

Ardingly Activity Centre (33 miles)

Ardingly

Ardingly Activity Centre Patient and enthusiastic staff are waiting to teach your family to sail, windsurf, fish or canoe in this gorgeous reservoir. Pre booking essential.

Basingstoke Aquadrome (33 miles)

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.

Basing House (33 miles)

Basingstoke

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

Yarmouth Castle (33 miles)

Yarmouth

Yarmouth Castle The remains of a C16th coastal fort as well as a wonderful picnic spot, historic Yarmouth exhibition and a C16th shipwreck.

Combat Island (33 miles)

Yarmouth

Combat Island Looking for action? Go commando! Set amongst acres of forested terrain lies the Island's exciting new laser combat adventure –Combat Island.

The Rapids (33 miles)

Romsey

The Rapids Experience a world of water, fun & adventure for all the family. An all year round tropical wonderland. Newly refurbished in 2006. Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hampshire.

Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre (33 miles)

Crawley

Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre Bright and colourful pirate themed adventure soft play with age appropriate sections up to the age of twelve.

Spring Barn Farm (33 miles)

Lewes

Spring Barn Farm Set in the beautiful South Downs National Park just 15 minutes from Brighton, petting farm and play attraction open year-round. Indoor and outdoor play, birthday parties, bottle feed the spring lambs, giant summer maize maze, Halloween fun and a magical Christmas with Santa. Restaurant, farm shop and campsite.

JJ's World of Fun (33 miles)

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

Milestones - Living History Museum (34 miles)

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!

Basingstoke Bowlplex (34 miles)

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?

Serendipity Sams Play Centre (34 miles)

Romsey

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

Team Sport Camberley (34 miles)

Camberley

Team Sport Camberley 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.

Planet Ice Basingstoke (34 miles)

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

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre (34 miles)

Basingstoke

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre Play Days - 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.

Lymington Sea Water Baths (34 miles)

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.

Team Sport Crawley (34 miles)

Crawley

Team Sport Crawley 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.

Island Planetarium (34 miles)

Yarmouth

Island Planetarium Planetarium Theatre and astronomy centre with various displays and shows. Discover the universe through a variety of exhibitions.

Underwater Archaeology Centre (34 miles)

Yarmouth

Underwater Archaeology Centre A centre where you can discover the wonders of Maritime history and archeology.

Lewes Castle (34 miles)

Lewes

Lewes Castle When you explore the norman castle in Lewes you'll be rewarded with outstanding views of the town and south downs. Next door, in barbican house museum, you'll be able to learn more about the history of the area through interactive and static displays.

Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area (35 miles)

Lewes

Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area A fun-packed soft play area over three levels for children under 8, with interactive sounds and a dedicated area for toddlers

The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool (35 miles)

Lewes

The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with kids' rafts and other fun elements. Also has children's paddling pool, sunbathing terrace and a cafe. Open May to September.

West Wight Sports Centre (35 miles)

Freshwater

West Wight Sports Centre 'We are located in the centre of Freshwater, and have one of the newest sports and leisure facilities on the Isle of Wight.'

Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre (35 miles)

Lewes

Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre is an indoor children’s multi-activity centre incorporating three play frames for 0-2’s, 2-5,s and a 5-12’s all of which have been designed by Europe’s leading soft play manufacturer. Meant to be one of the best playcentres in Sussex.

Paultons Family Theme Park (35 miles)

The New Forest

Paultons Family Theme Park New for 2011 - Peppa Pig World, a fully themed attraction with 7 new 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!

Camberley Bowlplex (35 miles)

Camberley

Camberley 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?

Big Apple Woking (35 miles)

Woking

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

New Forest Treasure Trail (35 miles)

Lyndhurst

New Forest Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Lyndhurst? Don't just 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 fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.

The Lightbox (35 miles)

Woking

The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon (35 miles)

Horley

Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!! Great idea for family days out in Surrey.

Bluebell Railway (35 miles)

Uckfield

Bluebell Railway Great Steam engine journeys through the Sussex countryside. Good idea if you are looking for family days out in East Sussex

New Forest Reptile Centre (35 miles)

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

Shepherd Meadows (36 miles)

Sandhurst

Shepherd Meadows As neighbouring sites on the River Blackwater in Sandhurst, the children's play area, multi-sport area and skate park at the Memorial Park, combined with a network of paths around the rare habitats of Shepherd Meadows, ensure that a great day out will be had by all!

Trilakes Animal Park and Little Angels (36 miles)

Sandhurst

Trilakes Animal Park and Little Angels Trilakes is a small children's zoo with a variety of animals including chipmunks, goats, miniature horses, rabbits, donkeys, pigs and sheep. The site itself is set around 18 acres of picturesque lakes.Little Angels is a childrens indoor play centre

RHS Garden Wisley (36 miles)

Woking

RHS Garden Wisley Wisley offers adults and children the chance to see the beauty of the changing seasons. There's plenty of space to run around - 240 acres in fact - and with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and of course, the state-of-the-art Glasshouse, the surroundings are simply stunning.

Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre (36 miles)

Sandhurst

Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre Canoeing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, dragon boating, windsurfing, raft building.

Newhaven Fort (36 miles)

Newhaven

Newhaven Fort - offers an exciting and varied day out at this award winning attraction. The massive walls, ramparts, tunnels and gun emplacements all fire the imagination and help visitors experience what life was like living in a Victorian Fortress, as well as understanding and learning about the First and Second World Wars.

The Needles Old Battery (37 miles)

Alum Bay

The Needles Old Battery This spectacularly sited fort overlooks the Needles rocks and has a fascinating history told by cartoons. There are guns on the parade ground, a twisty tunnel to explore and family activity packs to borrow plus a free children's soldier trail. Can you find Major Mindup and his Gunners? New for 2010: see how the Cartridge Store looked in 1880.

Needles Park Sand Cliffs (37 miles)

Totland Bay

Needles Park Sand Cliffs - visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular chairlift.

High Sports Redhill (37 miles)

Redhill

High Sports Redhill Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties 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 in Surrey

Whitchurch Silk Mill (37 miles)

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.

Crazy Tots Soft Play (37 miles)

Leatherhead

Crazy Tots Soft Play Crazy Tots is a large soft play area incorporating a wide range of educational equipment for children aged eight years and under.

The Lavender Line (37 miles)

Uckfield

The Lavender Line The line is now just a mile long and starts at Isfield station. It heads northwards towards Little Horsted where the train pauses before returning to Isfield.

Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld (37 miles)

Bagshot

Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld Indoor and (weather dependent) outdoor play areas, with masses of features and toys, free wifi, AND a pet's corner!

Active Tots (37 miles)

Reading

Active Tots Indoor play area for UNDER 4s (or 1m tall) in a rural converted barn. In-house country kitchen which supplies all the bibs, bowls and beakers etc.

Reigate Caves (37 miles)

Reigate

Reigate Caves - go almost un-noticed in the heart of this busy Surrey town. Explore the Barons Cave, a medieval cavern below Reigate Castle and the Tunnel Road Caves, used in WW1.

Chocolart (37 miles)

Reigate

Chocolart You'll all have fun making your own chocolates, moulding, dipping and decorating. Fingers may be licked at will! We also include soft drinks for them, hot drinks for you and a chocolate fountain for all.

Dish Ceramics Studio (37 miles)

Reigate

Dish Ceramics Studio A paint your own pottery studio. Birthday parties, unique gifts, baby footprints. NCT and toddler groups, schools, women’s groups, Brownies, Guides and Scouts, corporate teambuilding – all welcome.

Wellington Country Park (38 miles)

Reading

Wellington Country Park 350 acres of beautiful parklands surrounding a 35 acre lake, with numerous activities:- Adventure play area, toddler's area, animal farm and petting barn (seasonal) sand pits, water play, slides, miniature railway(Ã¯Â¿Â½1), enchanted forest, nature trail maze, 9 holes of crazy golf plus an assortment of play equipment to climb; all to keep the kid's busy!! Family events held throughout the season!

Deers Leap Bikes (38 miles)

East Grinstead

Deers Leap Bikes We are a mountain bike park that has 240 acres of trails ranging from family tracks to single track and even sections of north shore. With bikes for hire or test ride a new bike as well as a shop and service centre on site.

Painshill Park (38 miles)

Cobham

Painshill Park An 18th century Georgian landscape with an exciting range of Fun Family and Kids Only events throughout the year. During the school holidays there are adventures and craft workshops for families to enjoy and in December their Traditional Father Christmas is resident in the stunning Crystal Grotto.

California Country Park (38 miles)

Finchampstead

California Country Park In the summer a great big paddling pool is opened up, there is a play area, great walks and there is also a ceramic painting studio located within the California Dreaming Cafe

ClayMates Ceramic Studio (38 miles)

Finchampstead

ClayMates Ceramic Studio ClayMates is a pottery studio, where kids have fun designing and painting their creation either to take home on the day or leave for glazing, re-firing and collecting the following week. Parties are also available.

Seaford Bay (38 miles)

Seaford

Seaford Bay Shingle beach with a few features to explore and good water for swimming with some lifeguard cover.

Outwood Windmill (39 miles)

Redhill

Outwood Windmill Outwood Windmill is the oldest windmill in Britain which is still working. The windmill can be visited by private pre-arranged bookings only.

Ashdown Llama Farm (39 miles)

Forest Row

Ashdown Llama Farm Over 100 beautiful llamas and alpacas, and a small herd of reindeer. Lovely views, picnic area, adventure play area, museum, Alpaca Knitwear and South American Crafts Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Walking with Llamas (pre booking required).

The Look Out Discovery Centre (39 miles)

Bracknell

The Look Out Discovery Centre - this hands-on science exhibition makes learning fun for everyone. With its 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland, nature trails, children's adventure play park, coffee shop and gift shop, you'll be sure to have the time of your life!

Go Ape! Bracknell (39 miles)

Bracknell

Go Ape! Bracknell 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.

Mercedes-Benz World (39 miles)

Weybridge

Mercedes-Benz World - a great day out for the whole family and entry is free with many exotic and rare cars on show every day. Why not try one of our exhilarating Driving Experiences and if the kids are over 1.5m tall then can too. For the younger guests there is also our indoor Little Learners electric car track so that they can get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz.

Brooklands Museum (39 miles)

Weybridge

Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (39 miles)

Bracknell

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World Fun filled leisure pool with pirate ship, 3 giant water slides, rapids, volcano and geysers. For the younger kids there are shallow waters a beach area, small slides and rain cloud. After the fun in the water have a meal or snack in the restaurant.

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (39 miles)

Seaford

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre A new indoor football pitch or a ZigZag interactive walls party. With a bouncy castle and climbing frame plus baby area, there's something for everyone

Reme Museum of Technology (39 miles)

Arborfield

Reme Museum of Technology - a 'Family Friendly' military museum, with lots of things to do and see. Quizzes, trails, and crafts; 20 large military vehicles, a helicopter and the 'feely touchy' box. Picnic tables, room to run around outside, a large free car park and helpful staff ensure this is a family friendly Museum.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (39 miles)

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.

Middle Farm (39 miles)

Lewes

Middle Farm Middle Farm is brilliant for really small kids. You can see sheep shearing right up close at the right time of year and there's a cute play area with an old cart and horses etc.

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (39 miles)

Lewes

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum A woodland where you can wander amongst a collection of prehistoric reconstruction buildings. A woldfowl reserve with an amazing collection of ducks, geese, swans and a Motor Museum with a superb collection of vintage and classic cars. Bentley also has a range of resident craftworkers, a fun childrens adventure play area with living willow tunnels, a minature steam railway, gift shop, cafe and picnic area.

The British Wildlife Centre (39 miles)

Lingfield

The British Wildlife Centre A peaceful, relaxing place to see and learn about Britain's wonderful wildlife, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Over forty different native species are displayed in natural surroundings

Playworld at Kings Centre (39 miles)

East Grinstead

Playworld at Kings Centre The fun begins on the ground with hanging punch bags. A padded stairway and dark tunnel lead up to colourful obstacles that test the agility and imagination. From here, either climb to the top level or slide down to the deep ball pond.

Pottery Pals (39 miles)

Wokingham

Pottery Pals One of two matching pottery cafes in Wokingham and Maidenhead. Child friendly pottery painting and craft cafe with help and equipment on hand.

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre (39 miles)

Uckfield

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre Trampolining classes and courses to suit all ages and motives. Also do parties and has a cafe area and pool table so you can have a break and stop wobbling!

Ride the Hill (39 miles)

Redhill

Ride the Hill As one of the World’s top Mountainboard Centres, we have something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! And for the non-riders the lakeside location and nearby farm shop and plant centre make it an ideal place to while away a couple of hours.

Uckfield Leisure Centre (40 miles)

Uckfield

Uckfield Leisure Centre Tropical leisure pool and waterslide, bubble pool and more typical leisure centre facilities

Leap Frog Ceramics - Arborfield (40 miles)

Arborfield

Leap Frog Ceramics - Arborfield Painting your own pottery is a great way to relax, unwind, have fun and explore your creative side - all at the same time! Whether you're a toddler or a great grandparent or somewhere in between, there's something for everyone at Leap Frog Ceramics.

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (40 miles)

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.

Great Cockcrow Railway (40 miles)

Chertsey

Great Cockcrow Railway Take a trip behind one of our 7 1/4 scale steam engines through woods, over bridges, through a tunnel and perhaps even through the Jungle. Watch out for the animals! A choice of two routes, why not do both?

Piccalilys Play Cafe (40 miles)

Weybridge

Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.

Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre (40 miles)

Bracknell

Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre is a three tiered indoors soft play centre for children under 11 years of age. 20 foot astra slide, tunnels, aerial runways, toddler area, slides and lots more... Café, serving hot and cold food, drink all day. Parties everyday.

Piglets - Indoor soft Play (40 miles)

Hersham

Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.

Carnival Pool (40 miles)

Wokingham

Carnival Pool 25m swimming pool including flume and water features, learner pool

Fun Tots Soft Play (40 miles)

Chertsey

Fun Tots Soft Play Colourful indoor play area with bouncy castle, ride on toys, tunnels and much more. Suitable for 0-5 years. Please note limited opening hours.

Big Apple Wokingham (40 miles)

Wokingham

Big Apple Wokingham An entertainment centre for all the family. Offering Tenpin bowling with glow in the dark 'Cosmic' lighting at the weekends, Laserquest laser tag arena, video games, pool tables, bar and café facilities.

Finkley Down Farm Park (40 miles)

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.