Hampshire
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Applemore PlayZone (New Forest)
Multi-level indoor soft play at Applemore Health & Leisure with climbing frames, slides and a separate under-5s area.
Baby Sensory Winchester
Weekly sensory-development classes for babies from birth to 13 months, held at St Peters Church Hall.
Basingstoke Canal Towpath
Traffic-free towpath walks along the Basingstoke Canal - flat, buggy-friendly and full of ducks, boats and bridges to spot with kids.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Motor museum, historic house and grounds in the New Forest.
Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Southsea aquarium with an underwater tunnel and daily feeding talks.
Bumps and Babies Portsmouth
Free drop-in group for parents and babies (0-12 months) hosted at Southsea Library.
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.
Curtis Museum
Free family-friendly museum in Alton with toys, wildlife and local-history displays - pairs well with a walk to the Allen Gallery next door.
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.
Exploria (Southsea)
Large themed indoor play centre in Southsea with three connected worlds, dedicated baby and toddler areas and cafe seating.
Farley Mount Country Park
Chalk downland and beech woodland just outside Winchester - open views, easy trails and space for kids to roam.
Finkley Down Farm
Family-run farm near Andover with animals, tractor rides and indoor and outdoor play areas.
Flip Out Basingstoke
Indoor trampoline and adventure park with a dedicated junior soft play zone for toddlers and younger kids. Sister venue to Flip Out Southampton.
Flip Out Southampton
Huge indoor adventure park with trampolines, inflatables and a junior soft play area for younger children. Part of the Flip Out UK chain.
Forest of Bere
Ancient royal hunting forest between Waterlooville and Petersfield with waymarked family walks, big open glades and woodland picnic spots.
Gosport Museum & Art Gallery
Free local-history museum and gallery in the heart of Gosport - small, easy to visit with little ones and often runs family activity trails.
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Birds of prey centre near Andover with three daily flying displays.
Hayling Island Beach
Long shingle-and-sand seafront on Hayling Island with a promenade, funfair, cafés and space to run - a classic Hampshire family beach day.
Hill Head Beach
Quiet Solent shingle beach at Hill Head near Fareham with rockpools at low tide and views out to the Isle of Wight - right next to Titchfield Haven.
Hurst Castle
Henry VIII coastal fortress on a long shingle spit near Milford on Sea - a memorable walk (or ferry) with wide Solent views.
Itchen Valley Country Park
Water meadows, woodland and a big adventure play area on the edge of Eastleigh - great for pushchairs and picnics.
Itchen Way & Navigation Walks
Riverside long-distance path following the Itchen from Winchester towards Southampton - pick a short, buggy-friendly section along the old navigation.
Lepe Country Park
Shingle beach and clifftop grassland on the New Forest coast with rock-pooling, play area, café and Solent views.
Longdown Activity Farm
Hands-on farm in the New Forest with animal feeding sessions throughout the day.
Manor Farm Country Park
Working farm and country park near Southampton with animals to meet and woodland walks.
Marwell Zoo
Large zoo near Winchester with animals from around the world, play areas and daily talks.
Milestones Museum
Walk-through living history museum in Basingstoke with recreated Victorian and 1930s streets.
New Forest National Park
Ancient woodland, heathland and roaming ponies across the New Forest - endless free walks, viewpoints and family-friendly picnic spots.
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.
Paultons Park (Home of Peppa Pig World)
Family theme park in Romsey with rides for all ages and the Peppa Pig World area for younger children.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Historic naval dockyard with warships, museums and a childrens play area.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
1,400 acres of forest and downland near Petersfield with waymarked trails, bike hire, play area and a large picnic meadow.
Queens Park (Winchester)
Small, well-kept city-centre park in Winchester with lawns, mature trees and benches - a handy free stop between shops and the cathedral.
River Hamble Country Park
Ancient woodland walks, family cycle trails and a fantastic natural play trail beside the River Hamble.
Riverside Park (Winchester)
Riverside walks and a play area along the Itchen just outside Winchester - flat, buggy-friendly paths and lots of ducks to feed.
Royal Victoria Country Park
Free-to-enter park in Netley with a beach, playground and the historic Chapel tower.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Extensive gardens and arboretum in Romsey with a childrens play trail and cafe.
South Downs National Park (Hampshire)
Rolling chalk downland and nature walks through the Hampshire section of the South Downs - great for family rambles and big-sky viewpoints.
Southampton City Art Gallery
Free-entry city-centre gallery with family trails, holiday craft sessions and a nationally important art collection.
Southampton Common
326 acres of open parkland in the heart of Southampton with playgrounds, a paddling pool in summer, ponds and space to run.
Spinnaker Tower
170m tower with views across Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent.
Staunton Country Park
Country park in Havant with a farm, ornamental gardens and walking trails.
Stokes Bay (Gosport)
Long, flat seafront at Gosport with a shingle beach, wide promenade and grassy lawns - brilliant for scooters, bikes and Solent views.
Test Way
Long-distance path along the Test valley - pick family-friendly sections around Stockbridge or Longparish for easy, flat walks with kids.
The Allen Gallery
Free-entry gallery in Alton with a lovely walled garden - great for a short, calm visit with kids and a picnic outside.
The Point, Eastleigh
Eastleigh arts venue with a rolling programme of family shows, workshops and (often free) foyer events.
Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Coastal wetland reserve near Fareham with hides, wildlife trails and a visitor centre - brilliant for birdwatching with kids.
Tots Music Southampton
Sing-and-play music sessions for toddlers 1-3 years at Bitterne Community Centre.
Winchester City Mill
National Trust working watermill on the River Itchen - free riverside area to watch the water, paid entry to see the mill and otters.
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Hands-on science centre with over 100 interactive exhibits and a large planetarium.
Wonder World Soft Play Southampton
Large family soft play centre with multi-level frames, slides and a dedicated toddler area. Part of the Wonder World UK chain.
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