Days Out New Forest

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary - Newtown
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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary - Newtown
Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather. Deer viewing at Bolderwood isn't guaranteed but the herd are fed daily by the local New Forest keeper, between the months of April and...
New Forest Reptile Centre - Lyndhurst
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New Forest Reptile Centre - Lyndhurst
The New Forest Reptile Centre is to be found at Holidays Hill, approximately 2 miles west of Lyndhurst on the A35 road. It's a small but very worthy attraction and conservation centre where you can (potentially...) see all of Britain's reptiles in one place; adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, lizards, frogs and toads are displayed in separate...
Longdown Activity Farm - Southampton
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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...
The Eling Experience
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The Eling Experience
The Eling Experience is a great half day tourist attraction comprising the rare tidal powered Eling Mill, a comprehensive local heritage centre, nature walks and a pirate play area! Eling Creek is situated at the peak of Southampton Water, where you can see tidal power used to mill flour on a daily basis in a building built in 1785! It’s...
Burley Village of Witches Mystery Trail
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Burley Village of Witches Mystery Trail
Burley Village of Witches Mystery Trail There’s clues to solve and discoveries to be made aplenty on the Burley Village of Witches self-guided mystery themed Treasure Trail. From 6 years to 106 years, everyone can join in the search for clues as you explore this traditional village with a history of witches, smugglers and dragons! Clues...
Forest Leisure Cycling
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Forest Leisure Cycling
Forest Leisure Cycling in Burley Village Come and enjoy a healthy, active day out exploring the stunning New Forest cycle trails from our central forest location. Our friendly, experienced staff will make you welcome and help you choose the most appropriate bikes and child transport to enable you to make the most of your day out in our...
Burley Manor Riding Stables
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Burley Manor Riding Stables
Set within the open grounds Burley Manor Hotel Burley Manor Riding Stables welcomes kids over 4 years old to come and give riding a go on either one or two hour rides, plus special events. The hack surrounds are peaceful and scenic with wild ponies and other natural wildlife enriches the experience. You will need to contact the stables in...
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Totton - Hampshire
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Totton - Hampshire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
New Forest Otter Owl and Wildlife Park - Southampton
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New Forest Otter Owl and Wildlife Park - Southampton
Welcome to the New Forest Wildlife Park! (Formerly New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park) The New Forest Wildlife Park covers twenty-five scenic acres of...
The Bounce Department
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The Bounce Department
The Bounce Department run regular indoor inflatable play centres across Hampshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas. We fill leisure centre sports halls with around 8 awesome inflatables for children to come along and enjoy. We also hire out all of our inflatables.
Tenpin Southampton
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Tenpin Southampton
Tenpin Bowling in Southampton Great family fun! We have modern fully computerised lanes, American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options! We also have a fully licensed bar for the grown-ups too with Sky Sports to enjoy. Come and...
Salisbury Sea Cadets
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Salisbury Sea Cadets
Salisbury Sea Cadets Bushey Leaze, Partridge Hill, Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2BB Tel: 01722 422283   Youth & Community Groups
Paultons Family Theme Park - Romsey
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Paultons Family Theme Park - Romsey
Paultons Theme Park - Way Too Much Fun For One Day! Paultons Theme Park in Hampshire offers a great family day out with over 50 different attractions included in the entry price. Set around the beautiful Paultons Gardens, the park lies on the edge of the new forest and is not far from Southampton. There is a great variety of things to see and do,...
Benjy's Bouncy Castles
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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...
Jungle Jeans - Southampton
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Jungle Jeans - Southampton
A truly magical experience awaits you at Jungle Jeans. Discover the sights and sounds of our play frame jungle while the adults sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from the Tree Top Café, or let them join in the fun too! NEW for 2013 Jungle Jeans are pleased to announce the arrival of two new slides. A spiral tube slide and for the more...
The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre
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The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre
The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre Facilities for diving at the Quays are some of the best in the south of England. There are two 1m and two 3m springboards and 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m platforms, all suitable for competition at International level. Bubble making machines give divers extra cushioning when they execute new dives. A state of...
HURST CASTLE
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HURST CASTLE
Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII it was one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England. The castle was used as a prison for eminent 17th century captives, and later strengthened during the 19th and 20th centuries. It commands the narrow entrance to the...
Shirley Swimming Pool - Southampton
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Shirley Swimming Pool - Southampton
Shirley Swimming Pool is a privately owned, public swimming pool. Built in 1974 as a dedicated teaching centre, the two pool site offers lessons for every age and ability, starting from 6 weeks old. The main 25 metre pool is available for general swimming and adult lane swimming, whilst the small hot pool is available for public swimming...
Pickup Dance Southampton
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Pickup Dance Southampton
Mondays 17.30-18.30 (Ages 4-12) £7.00 per class or half termly payments of £6.50 per class First Acrobatics Arts Class in Shirley, Southampton! The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with...
Lymington Sea Water Baths
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Lymington Sea Water Baths
Lymington Sea Water Baths is the largest and oldest open air salt water baths. Dating back to the 1833 they gained national interest for its health, strengthening waters and mud. Other facilities include: Changing Rooms with Showers; Toilets; Snack Kiosk; First Aid Room, Children's Sandpit; Children's Paddling Pool and Bike Racks. Fully...
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - New Milton
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Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - New Milton
Welcome to the Sammy Miller Museum which many consider houses the finest collection of fully-restored motorcycles in Europe; many of them extremely rare. Sammy Miller was awarded an MBE for Services to Motorcycle Heritage in the 2009 New Years Honours List. We are very pleased to announce a ...
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools New Milton - Hampshire
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools New Milton - Hampshire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
Beaulieu - Brockenhurst
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Beaulieu - Brockenhurst
Beaulieu, one of the South of England’s top day visitor attractions, is set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. Beaulieu is a guaranteed great family day out with lots for everyone to enjoy including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, home of the Montagu family, historic Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear and...
New Forest Activities
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New Forest Activities
New Forest Activities offers a whole range of outdoor activities for families, individuals and groups. During the summer and schools holidays, special activities and programmes are put on for the kids. These include Adventure Days and themed events such as our spooky Halloween river tours. Activities on the water: Serene Canoeing tours for...
Tudor House and Garden
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Tudor House and Garden
A little trip here gives a unique and atmospheric insight for kids into the lives and times of its residents through the years. Fun for imaginative sorts who will enjoy the opulence and alienness of the decor, and for older school goers who can also learn of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the...
Curious About Southampton
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Curious About Southampton
Curious About Southampton Southampton gives an exciting glimpse into what makes this amazing maritime city what it is. Our two unique walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one longer walk, depending upon available time and energy! They will expand your knowledge, entertain and challenge you, and help you to stay mentally and...
MEDIEVAL MERCHANT'S HOUSE
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MEDIEVAL MERCHANT'S HOUSE
The Medieval Merchant's House is tucked away within walking distance from the busy city centre. Escape from city life and take in the history of Southampton’s 'old town'. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton.  Now restored to its mid-14th century appearance by the removal...
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Southampton - Hampshire
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Southampton - Hampshire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
Southampton Common
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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...
Air Training Corps
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Air Training Corps
Air Training Corps Albert Rd South, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3FR Tel: 023 8022 9707   Youth & Community Groups
Banana Wharf - Southampton
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Banana Wharf - Southampton
Airy, modern, wood-floored bar and restaurant with terrace for casual dining and marina views. Banana Wharf is the perfect spot for so many occasions - birthdays, celebrations, business functions or just a great night out! We're proud of being one of the regions most exciting and innovative bar restaurants and the premier choice for waterfront...
Solent Sky Museum - Southampton
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Solent Sky Museum - Southampton
The "Birthplace" and  "Home" of The Spitfire - Solent Sky Museum showcases the history of aviation in Southampton and Solent area. Geographically this area was the most important area in the country, if not the world, for aircraft experimental and development work between 1908 and the late 1960s, the most famous being the...
Ringwood Town and Country Experience
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Ringwood Town and Country Experience
Ringwood Town & Country Experience is over 30,000 sq ft of exhibitions, including a full size railway station, olde shops, vintage cars and motorcycles. We have a 100 seater function room with stage and dancefloor. Our Tearooms are open for morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea. We also run events and entertainment days and we...
Bagnum Riding Stables
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Bagnum Riding Stables
Bagnum Riding Stables is a family run and family oriented riding centre with a great range of equine activities and facilities. There are half hour walk outs well suited to children and Saturday morning pony club for over 7s. Lessons are available for complete beginners upwards (including you!) should they take to it, which are held in the...
Avon Tyrrell Activity & Residential Centre
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Avon Tyrrell Activity & Residential Centre
Experience - Learn - Develop   Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre is situated in the idyllic setting of the New Forest and is part of the national youth work charity UK Youth .  The Centre provides residential and day visit facilities and activities for all groups of people. It's a very special place with a unique ...
The Rapids - Romsey
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The Rapids - Romsey
At The Rapids you will find a comprehensive range of activities delivered in a fun, safe relaxed environment. Please browse our website at your will, if you don't find what you are looking for our friendly team of staff are at hand to assist you. Reception Opening Hours Monday - Friday 8.00am - 9.45pm Saturday...
Mottisfont Abbey and Garden - Romsey
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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...
The Outdoor Sports Centre
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The Outdoor Sports Centre
The Outdoor Sports Centre offers a huge range of space and equipment for active activities including cricket pitches, multi-purpose pitches for football and hockey, tennis courts, rounders, rugby, cricket, bowls, a cyclocross and BMX track, an assault course style trim trail, grass football, an athletics track and even a crazy golf course! ...
The Pleasure Park
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The Pleasure Park
The Pleasure Park offers a great range of traditional style rides and amusements respectively suited to all ages and abilities. Classic fun includes Trampolines, Roundabout, Helter Skelter, Swing Boats, Snake and Bumpy Slides plus mini train. Other features include Aqua Blasta, Animal Roundabout, Chair 'o' planes, Motorbikes, Gnome Ride and...
Moors Valley Country Park - Ringwood
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Moors Valley Country Park - Ringwood
In case you have yet to discover Moors Valley Country Park let us take you on a quick tour. Moors Valley covers 750 acres in the Valley of the Moors River. At the heart of the park is the Visitor Centre, an 18th century timber barn, which houses Seasons Restaurant , The Country Shop, exhibition area and hosts music evenings throughout the year. ...
GO APE Moors Valley Country Park - Hampshire
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GO APE Moors 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...
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Ferndown - Hampshire
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Ferndown - Hampshire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
Matchams Karting
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Matchams Karting
The 160cc Formula K Fun Karts are operated on a purpose built 100 metre track, these karts are perfect for the younger driver and reach speeds of up to 25mph. The Fun karts give the perfect opportunity for mum and dad to race the kids! Ages start from 7 years old with Cadet School and Cadet Championship Racing, with more available for older...
Jungle Mania - Southampton
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Jungle Mania - Southampton
Our centres offer premium indoor soft play in bright, clean and safe environments, enabling us to have a reputation that is envied across the industry. Let your children enjoy active play and interaction whilst you relax in Tree Tops Coffee Bar with a cup of freshly made 'bean to cup' coffee or a selection of healthy snacks prepared just for you....
The Three Bears Play Cafe
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The Three Bears Play Cafe
The new place to play in Woolston, Southampton. At The Three Bears Play Cafe we offer parents a comfortable place to meet and provide a safe and clean environment for under 5s to learn through play and exploration. We encourage children to develop their imagination by getting actively involved in creative activities. With the best play...
SeaCity Museum - Southampton
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SeaCity Museum - Southampton
Based at the heart of Southampton, SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea. Visit SeaCity Museum and Southampton to discover how we bring maritime history to life through an interactive experience designed for all ages. We suggest that you allow between...
The Children's Party People
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The Children's Party People
Children's Party Specialists Kids Karaoke & Games Disco's At Home Or Hall We Play The Music You Want Local Family Run Business Prices Start From £80!
Breamore House and Museum
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Breamore House and Museum
Breamore House and Museum  Life in a typical village like Breamore can be relived in the Breamore Countryside Museum which provides a fascinating insight into the days when a village was self sufficient. There are full size replicas of a farm worker’s cottage before the advent of electricity, a blacksmith’s smithy, a...
Welcome to our New Forest page that gives you activities for the kids in this wonderful National Park for exciting days out with the family we have found you something for everyone to do whether its throughout the week or at the weekend!
You can find a lot of outdoor pursuit places to visit and great walks to endeavour but most of all its a pleasure to visit with its sightseeing tours and countryside to roam !