Portsmouth Outdoor Pursuits & Nature

Southsea Model Village
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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...
Clarence Pier - Southsea
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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...
Venture Choice
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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...
Funland - Hayling Island
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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...
Hayling Island Beach
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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...
Little Woodham - Gosport
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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...
Staunton Country Park - Havant
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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. ...
The Forest of Bere
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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...
Seagrove Bay
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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...
Puckpool Park - Ryde
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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 &...
Appley Park - Ryde
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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...
Brickfields Horse Country - Ryde
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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...
Chichester Harbour Water Tours - East Wittering
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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...
West Wittering Beach - Chichester
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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.  ...
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
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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,...
Solar Heritage - Chichester
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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...
Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Portsmouth, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Portsmouth.