Things to do in the UK with kids - picked by parents
Every listing tells you what you actually want to know: price, baby changing, breast-feeding friendly, buggy access, parking, toilets...
Handpicked places worth a visit
Featured venues, classes and days out from partners we've highlighted this week.
New Forest Ponies & Village Walks
Easy family walks from Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst to see the free-roaming New Forest ponies, donkeys and cattle - one of the best free days out in Hampshire.
Eastrop Park (Basingstoke)
Big free park in central Basingstoke with a playground, paddling pool in summer and a boating lake (boats paid) - a classic family afternoon.
Why Little Adventures exists
We got fed up looking for things to do.
With a larger family, a day out is never just the ticket price. It is the petrol, the parking, the snacks, the lunch nobody agrees on, and the inevitable loo stop five minutes after you arrive.
We have driven to places that looked perfect online, only to find the car park full before we even opened the doors. We have stood in queues for attractions one child was desperate to see while the other two moaned that they wanted to be anywhere else. And do not get us started on the places with no toilets for grown-ups.
Little Adventures was built to save you that hassle. Every listing has the practical details parents actually need, so you can plan a day out that works for your whole family.
“We wanted a directory that thinks like a parent: parking, loos, food, and whether all the kids will actually enjoy it.”
- The RealParent family
Browse by county
Search here for family-tested venues, classes & outdoor spots in Hampshire.
Coming soon - help us seed the county by adding your favourite spots.
Browse by town
Pick a town to see family-friendly things to do nearby.
Browse by what you fancy
Top picks
Calshot Beach & Promenade
Long shingle spit on the edge of the New Forest with a promenade, Calshot Castle and huge Solent views - a favourite spot to watch the big ships go by.
Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Southsea aquarium with an underwater tunnel and daily feeding talks.
Greenham Common
Wide open heathland with easy paths - great for bikes and picnics.
Free things to do
Calshot Beach & Promenade
Long shingle spit on the edge of the New Forest with a promenade, Calshot Castle and huge Solent views - a favourite spot to watch the big ships go by.
Greenham Common
Wide open heathland with easy paths - great for bikes and picnics.
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Lakes, woodland trails and a big playground near Wokingham.
Rainy day favourites
Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Southsea aquarium with an underwater tunnel and daily feeding talks.
Marwell Zoo
Large zoo near Winchester with animals from around the world, play areas and daily talks.
Applemore PlayZone (New Forest)
Multi-level indoor soft play at Applemore Health & Leisure with climbing frames, slides and a separate under-5s area.
Weekend picks in your inbox
A short round-up of new listings, rainy-day ideas and free things to do - no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Run a venue, class or group?
Add your listing to the Little Adventures directory - free, forever. Adding you helps us grow into new counties.