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    Best Lakes In Southampton

    We've rounded up the best lakes in Southampton in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 6 Southampton lakes to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the lakes we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    New Forest Water Park

    • Fordingbridge
    • Outdoor
    • Water Parks

    Take a splash at New Forest Water Park! A thrilling adventure awaits at the UK's first outdoor floating inflatable aqua park! You can explore the hug...

    Ages 4+

    16.5 mi

    Frensham Great Pond

    • Churt
    • Outdoor
    • Lakes

    Situated between Farnham and Hindhead on either side of the A287 is the green flag award-winning site of Frensham Great Pond. The man-made beach stre...

    All Ages

    31.5 mi

    Dorset Waterpark(2)

    • Corfe Castle
    • Outdoor
    • Water Parks

    This obstacle course is unlike any other…because it's on water! If you're looking for a fun thing to do on a hot day, head to Dorset Waterpark. You h...

    Ages 9+

    33.7 mi

    The Blue Pool(2)

    • Wareham
    • Outdoor
    • Lakes

    The Blue Pool at Furzebrook is a natural water feature which constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light i...

    All Ages

    35 mi

    Mewsbrooke Park

    • Rustington
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Mewsbrooke Park has recently celebrated 9 years of Green Flag Awards which is amazing: well done guys! Highlights include the charming miniature rail...

    All Ages

    39.2 mi

    Stanton Park

    • Swindon
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Just a few minutes drive from Swindon lays Stanton Park, a beautiful local nature reserve and 74 hectare country park. The extensive woodland and lar...

    All Ages

    46.4 mi

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