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Marwell Zoological Park - Winchester
A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get up close to the wonders of the natural world and help save them. Marwell is a zoological park set in 100 acres of delightful Hampshire countryside, six miles south-east of Winchester. There's a real sense of purpose at Marwell - the conservation of endangered species. There are animals from almost...
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Marwell Activity Centre - Winchester
Marwell Activity Centre is one of the south’s leading outdoor and indoor activity centres with 25 years experience in outdoor pursuits. Offering a wide range of year round activities for children and adults, our highly experienced, qualified team deliver activities and events of your choice in a challenging but safe environment. We look...
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Lakeside Country Park - Eastleigh
Welcome to Lakeside Country Park, 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated along Wide Lane between Eastleigh and Southampton. These restored gravel works offer the ideal day out for all, and for the keen-eyed, the Country Park has a range of birds, insects and small mammals as well as the occasional fox and deer. Enjoy a walk...
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Manydown Family Fun - Basingstoke
Each year we lamb all the Manydown estate sheep at the Manydown Family Fun site so that you can enjoy seeing all the frolicking baby lambs. Throughout the day we hold lamb feeding and interactive demonstrations. As part of our Easter packed event you can also hold baby chicks and bunny rabbits. And if you’re lucky you may even see the...
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The Vyne
The Vyne is a National Trust managed property with a house and gardens to explore plus a tearoom to enjoy but the children will want to visit for the play area which is one of a kind! Inspired by fantasy and legend,the play area will set the imagination running wild. The Hidden Realm adventure play area encourages crawling through tunnels,...
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GO APE Itchen Valley Country Park - Hampshire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Itchen Valley Country Park - Southhampton
For the children we have a small play area for under nines which is situated directly behind the visitor centre and a larger, adventure style play area for fourteen years and under which can be found on High Hill Field. The Park gates open at 8.30am every day and close at 7.00pm during GMT and 9.30pm during BST. Scale of charges: Cars and...
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Manor Farm Country Park - Southampton
Chickens and ducks roam free around the picturesque farmyard, while a cast of real life historical characters can be found going about their daily chores. The aim of the site is to provide a living history visitor attraction and to conserve a farmstead of historic buildings, together with 400 acres of countryside, and to provide the...
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QE2 Activity Centre
At the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre they provide opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in activities. There’s loads you can do: canoeing, climbing, archery, ropes course, zipwire, motorboat, problem solving, orienteering, tunnelling and green team. Around the Centre is 400 acres of woodland and...
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Southampton Common
Southampton Common Covering some 326 acres it’s no surprise that the common covers a wealth of terrain types, each offering their own indigenous mini beasts and plant types, including woodland, parkland, rough grassland, ponds and the lovely sticky wetlands. In terms of family entertainment on top of the generous adventure playground and...
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The Forest of Bere
The new natural forest playground is now open in West Walk and is suitable for children and young people of all ages, it has a huge oak tree house, wooden playhouses, wigwams, sand pit, climbing wall, bridge and shingle stream. Together with the remaining 19th century oak and modern 20th century conifer plantations, there are areas of...
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Mottisfont Abbey and Garden - Romsey
At the heart of this tranquil rural estate is Mottisfont, set in glorious grounds alongside the fast-flowing River Test. There are many layers of history for the visitor to explore, including the Gothic remains of the original 13th-century Augustinian priory. In the mid-20th century the final private owner, society hostess and patron of...
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GO APE Alice Holt - Surrey
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park - Farnham
Come for a great day out in the woods! You can walk, cycle, play or have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in our café and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest. Whether you are interested in activities such as playing, cycling,...
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Finkley Down Farm Park - Andover
Finkley Down Farm Park in Andover, Hampshire is 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. Set within picturesque grounds to meet a variety of...
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Benjy's Bouncy Castles
Benjy's Bouncy Castles Southampton have a wide range of products to bring the fun to any event! Our entertainment services include anything from Bouncy castle hire, Inflatable Slides. Giant Games and Soft Play and Ball Pits. We operate in the Southampton, Hampshire area however we do cover the rest of the UK. If you are organising an upcoming...
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - Romsey
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire (formerly Arboretum) is open all year and offers 180 acres of beauty, inspiration and discovery. Over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world grow in a variety of themed landscapes. An idyllic venue for special occasions, civil ceremonies, weddings and conferences. Events and...
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Frensham Great Pond
While Frensham Great Pond is not technically a beach, as far as manmade inland varieties go it's a sterling effort particularly as it's so much closer to the city than actual coastline: vast 13th century lake with sandy beaches, woodland trails, bridle paths and heavy on the natural wildlife! It's ideal territory for twitchers, as around the pond...
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Staunton Country Park - Havant
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies... the timeless beauty and tranquillity of the walled garden... the exotic species in the South Coast's largest glasshouses will amaze you.... surround the senses with colours, textures and aromatic scents in the Sensory Garden... get lost in the Golden Jubilee maze. ...
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North Downs Way National Trail
North Downs Way National Trail is a great way to explore all that this area has to offer. You don’t have to walk the whole trail as there is so much to see whichever section you choos to wander along, plus there are some circular trails to follow, so there is something for everyone. Spectacular scenery, wonderful rolling countryside,...
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4 KINGDOMS FAMILY FARM AND ADVENTURE PARK
Planning a day out with the kids? 4 Kingdoms Adventure Play and Farm Park is a family run farm and is ideal for your day out with the kids aged between 2 & 12. Set in 40 acres on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders with two large lakes, surrounded by the river Embourne. Ride the cars, become a shopkeeper or postman in the...
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Venture Choice
The holidays are fast approaching and if you haven’t already organised something don’t worry - Venture Choice will be operating Holiday Day Camps for 8-12s in Gosport and Portsmouth. Children will be given the opportunity experience and try a great range of sports, activities and games. 30+ activities will be on offer including...
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Little Woodham - Gosport
A unique pattern woven in the fabric of time. Within the Parish of Rowner, surrounded by woodland, the village of Little Woodham exists to educate both children and adults about 17th Century rural life in the South of England. In the April of 1642 the King of England, Charles Stuart and his Parliament stood...
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Brickfields Country Park
Brickfields Country Park is reclaimed from the remains of a Victorian brickworks and clay diggings, and is less than eight acres in size, making it one of the smallest in the country, but well worth a visit. It is a peaceful place in which to explore with a pond great for pond dipping and is a well loved country park. The Friends of Brickfield...
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Longdown Activity Farm - Southampton
A BIG welcome to our family run farm. Come along and enjoy a fantastic family day for everyone. Join in with our daily schedule of activities, which run throughout the day. You can bottle-feed the kid goats and the calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs... and cuddle the baby rabbits, chicks or maybe even a piglet! PLUS lots more friendly...
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bounce n pounce - fawley
Bounce n pounce is a family run business. You can hire us or come and visit us. we offer a friendlily family atmosphere for all the family to come and play on are bouncy castle and soft play area.
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Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway - Southampton
The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (100 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquility in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn. Discover...
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Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot Activities Centre is one of the largest Outdoor Adventure Centres in the UK and its glorious setting gives immediate access to the country's most popular Watersports location. Other natural treasures are ashore, with handsome historic Hangars housing an uber modern climbing complex, the only indoor Velodrome in Southern England and a...
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Clarence Pier - Southsea
Clarence Pier Southsea is one of the largest amusement parks on the south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and activities for all the family. The Arcades and Pirate Pete's Indoor Adventure Playground are open all year. We also have plenty of food and drink outlets including our 100 seat Wimpy Express fast food...
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Southsea Model Village
Southsea model village is located on Southsea sea front just 30 seconds walk from the beach. The model village is a delightful place to spend time for both young and old with attractions for everyone. Among our grounds and plants are beautifully crafted model buildings and characters. We also have our share of model trains...
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Cobnor Activities Centre
Cobnor Activities Centre is located within Chichester Harbour, which is easily accessible and is uniquely suited to the cool range of wet and dry activities and courses that they offer! The huge list comprises: Dinghy Sailing, Kayaking and Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Abseiling, Low Ropes, Archery, Raft Building and...
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The Nature Discovery Centre - Thatcham
The Nature Discovery Centre has a wonderful lakeside setting. The visitor centre, with cafe, hands-on exhibits and a varied and ever changing calendar of activities provides an ideal base for a day out. Our fantastic adventure playgrounds, network of footpaths and wildlife offer many opportunities to enjoy the fresh air at any time of year. Once...
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Funland - Hayling Island
Funland Amusement Park offers the whole family a great day out with a wide range of fantastic attractions for young and old, both inside and out. Experience the thrill of our, full looping, 'Klondike' Roller Coaster, 'Wild River' Log Ride, or challenge yourself to a round on one of the craziest 'themed' Golf Courses you have ever...
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Hayling Island Beach
Hayling Island Beach Part of the beach, at west Beachlands, boasts the International Blue Flag, and the Solent Water Quality Award in recognition of its high standards of beach and foreshore management and good water quality. Beachlands itself is over 100 acres of land between Sea Front (road) and the shore. Its grassy dunes, gorse, wild...
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Wellington Country Park - Reading
Wellie says there's so much to do here at the Park that you might need a little help to plan your day. You could start by meeting Charlotte the engine and go for a ride on the miniature railway, or if you're feeling energetic you can climb, swing or slide in the adventure playground. Plan a lakeside adventure and track down the dinosaur, or spy...
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Northcroft and Goldwell Parks - Newbury
A woodland walk, outdoor pitches for football and cricket, a play area and zip slide, a mature landscape of trees, River Kennet and Kennet Canal links, cycle paths and BMX facilities. The Parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, the standard of excellence for parks and open spaces in England and Wales.
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Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre - Chichester
Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre - The Thrill is on The Hill! Situated in the heart of the South Downs in West Sussex, Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre is where it’s at in 2011! For an exhilarating, cool and totally different day out with your family, mates, school or stag party, come and experience the UK’s ...
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Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre
Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre offers canoeing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddleboarding dragon boating and raft building. Their excellent facilities provide a fun, safe and educational experience for all. Outdoor activities encourage fitness, discipline and co-ordination - offering the chance to embrace the challenge and...
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UKSA - Cowes
Whether you’re planning your next group trip, family holiday or are looking for a new hobby for the kids, Cowes based maritime charity UKSA is a great place to learn or improve sailing and watersports skills. This year don’t get bored, get wet! We welcome youth groups and look forward to discussing and delivering your aims and...
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The Cyder House Inn
The pub is particularly popular with ramblers as there are several walks of various difficulty starting from the pub.
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Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts is a fun day out for the whole family to enjoy whatever the weather, just 10 minutes South of Chichester, West Sussex. Formerly known as Earnley Butterflies and Gardens. Walk among Tropical Butterflies, see exotic Birds and get close to many Beasts. Wander through a maze of seventeen covered theme gardens,...
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Solar Heritage - Chichester
Welcome aboard the Solar Heritage, our solar powered catamaran. Take a trip through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an experienced guide to help you learn about the environment of Chichester Harbour. On-board the engines are virtually silent as you glide along with plenty of time to admire the view and get up close to many of...
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Shepherd Meadows - Sandhurst
Sandhurst Memorial Park, an area for sport and informal recreation, and Shepherd Meadows, a nature conservation site, are neighbouring sites on the River Blackwater in Sandhurst. Accessed off the A321 Yorktown/Marshall Road, they are open to the public and provide a range of facilities and attractions for a variety of formal and informal ...
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Shires Farm - Reading
Animals are part of our heritage, and at Shires Farm you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn more about many types of farm animals. Come and meet the most recent addition to our family - Coco the baby pony. Coco was born here earlier in the year and his name was chosen in our competition, with the lucky winners receiving free...
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Chichester Harbour Water Tours - East Wittering
We offer a variety of different types of trip based on the needs of your group or family. Trips leave up to 4 times daily during the high season. Prices Public trips Adults £7.50 ( 1 1/2 hr trip ) Children £4.50 Group rate £7.00 ( 1 1/2 hr trip ) Bird watching £8.50 (2hr trip ) Minimum group charter...
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West Wittering Beach - Chichester
Offering wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond, the natural and unspoilt sandy beach of West Wittering has been a favourite destination for a family day out for generations. The highest water quality and excellent facilities have made it one of the premier Blue Flag beaches in the country. ...
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Gurnard Beach - Cowes
Near to Cowes town, a shelving sand and shingle beach with great views of the Solent backed by a picturesque promenade and beach huts. Much favoured by water sports enthusiasts who flock to the local boat park.
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Brickfields Horse Country - Ryde
Wherever you stay on the Isle of Wight, Brickfields is only a short distance away. Situated on the outskirts of Ryde, half a mile from the main A3054 and 2 miles from the Fishbourne Ferry. Brickfields is ideally positioned for access from all corners of the Island. If you are coming from the direction of Ryde there is a village Liink Bus that...
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Petworth House and Park - Perworth
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the National Trust's finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neo-classical sculpture, fine...
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Archery Fun 4U
Archery Family Have-A-Go sessions. Ever wanted to shoot an arrow like Robin Hood then why not try it for yourself. Shoot along to our website and book one of our Have-A-Go sessions, but don't come alone, bring the rest of the family for a fun time. Look out also for our Kidz Own School Holiday sessions. Sessions to suit all ages - minimum...
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Puckpool Park - Ryde
Puckpool Tea Gardens is situated within Puckpool Park, which was once a Victorian Fortification Battery used to guard the Solent. The park is now a historic monument offering fantastic sea views & sandy beaches, with a children's play park, tennis courts, mini golf, petanque, putting & beautiful gardens. Opening times &...
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Appley Park - Ryde
Appley Park and Puckpool Park in Ryde is part of the historic grounds of St John’s House, which was believed to have been landscaped by Humphry Repton. Many ancient oaks survive in this unique beach-fringed landscape. Sufficient remains of the ancient coastal woodland and original features to give the...
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Seagrove Bay
The beach is shingle from the sea wall to the high tide line with rocks and golden sands below when the tide goes out. The views are spectacular and diverse including a fort and a nearby nature reserve to explore. Because it is safe no lifeguards cover the beach at any time but there are windsurfing, surfing, kayaking and sailing opportunities...
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Amners Farm and Minature Railway - Burghfield
New attractions this year are ferret racing and vintage threshing demonstrations. The old favourites will still be here, tractor and trailer rides, pony rides, childrens straw play barn and lots of baby animals to name a few. This year the RNLI will be here, showing children and adults how to be safe when visiting the...
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Oakwood Youth Challenge
Oakwood Youth Challenge is an outdoor activity centre suitable for ages 8 and over with stable yard and residential accommodation. They offer fun activity days, birthday parties and youth clubs and promise kids will be challenged spiritually, mentally and physically. Holiday activity days consist of up to 5 activities led by qualified...
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