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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle, famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden. Enjoy the birds-eye view from the castle keep and walk around the battlements; delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century treadwheel or relax in the Princess...
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Shanklin Beach - Newport
Perfectly located just footsteps from the golden sandy beaches of Shanklin, overlooking the sea, the Shanklin Beach provides a wonderful base for a marvellous holiday on the beautiful Isle of Wight
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Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - Newport
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's 3 biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Tower or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live. Set in 88 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside the park offers activities and attractions for all ages with space for the 'young at...
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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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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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The Needles Park - Alum Bay
The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most famous landmark,The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities,...
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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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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 ...
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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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Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve - Newport
Arreton Down features Calcareous grassland / wildflowers The down holds a great variety of wildflowers - the best areas on Arreton have around 30 species per square metre. This includes good displays of yellow, horseshoe and kidney vetch. The downland is grazed through the winter by some 18 cattle, which not only graze the fine, herb rich, open...
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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. ...
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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...
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The New Queen - Christchurch
The riverside garden is extensive and the outdoor children's play area with its slide and tyres can be seen from the decking area and part of the garden, so you can relax and enjoy the peace of the moment.
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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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Mottistone Manor Garden
Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders. Surrounding an attractive Elizabethan manor house this 20th-century garden is experimenting with a Mediterranean-style planting scheme to take advantage of its southerly location. Other surprises...
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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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Nunwell House and Gardens - Brading
The picturesque house has been a family home since 1522 and is of great historic and architectural interest. It was here that Sir John Oglander, was host to Charles I on his last night of freedom and modern day visitors can still see the Parlour Chamber in which they met. The house is beautifully furnished, there are exhibits recalling the...
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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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Snowtrax - Christchurch
Everyone is welcome at Snowtrax, from those wishing to improve their skiing skills to the outright novice looking for ski or snowboard lessons. You don’t even need to hit the slopes to have a great time, just relax in our Alpine Bar & soak in the scenery. Our family friendly centre is full of exciting activities for the kids....
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Sandown Pier - Sandown
The pier has a range of indoor amenities at the landward end, and an outdoor funfair and landing stage at the seaward end. There are cafes, a children's play area, an amusement arcade, bowling and an indoor crazy golf course.
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Sandham Rides - Sandown
Great fun for all the family. Giant slide, Go-karts, and plenty more fun. Tea, coffee, Ice cream, Hot food and cold drinks available.
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Hengistbury Head Beach and Reserve
The Hengistbury Head Beach is a south facing sand and pebbled beach with relatively safe swimming, though with no lifeguard cover at any time and swimming near the cliffs is to be avoided. Immediate vicinity amenities to the beach include modern accessible toilet block and windsurf hire school. The Land Train runs every day of the year, except...
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The Crab - Shanklin
The Crab is indeed a family dining pub situated because old village of Shanklin concerning the Isle of Wight. Stated within the Doomsday Book, this beautiful traditional Motel getting its thatched roof is wealthy ever. You will enter in to the 85 seater restaurant and five steps increase for your bar quite separate. The different site...
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Shanklin Chine
Enjoy the unique tranquillity of Shanklin Chine, the Isle of Wight’s oldest tourist attraction, which first opened in 1817. This famous leafy gorge is much loved by poets, artists and writers. The winding woodland, with its steep sides is a magical place for rare plants, wildlife and enchanting waterfalls. Opening Times ...
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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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The Wight Mouse Inn and indoor play centre - Chale
Our indoor play area can cater for about 30 - 40 children with some seating for adults and supervision is necessary. The outdoor play area has a ball pool and soft shapes for the younger children to one side with the more adventurous climbing frames for the older ones to the other.
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Ventnor Botanic Gardens - St Lawrence
"Nestling in the microclimate of The Undercliff, Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight has a subtropical and exotic plant collection unrivalled elsewhere in the UK. Plants which would normally be found in protected glasshouses thrive and naturalise in geographical plantings based on the Mediterannean zones of the...
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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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Woodhenge
Woodhenge is an atmospheric Neolithic site close to Stonehenge. Probably built about 2300 BC, it was originally believed to be the remains of a large burial mound, surrounded by a bank and ditch almost completely destroyed by ploughing. Aerial photography detected rings of dark spots in a crop of wheat, and today concrete markers replace the six...
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Stonehenge
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor...
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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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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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Bournemouth Alum Chine
Top-quality beach and bathing water, plus the nearby Green Flag award-winning Alum Chine Tropical Gardens. Also features a children’s play area and paddling pool. The sand has recently been replenished so there is more beach for everyone.
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Brownsea Island - Poole
Peaceful island of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife, famous for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding. Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats - including woodland, heathland and a lagoon - create a unique haven for wildlife,...
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Model Town at Wimbourne Minster
Built well over 50 years ago, the magnificent 1/10th scale models continue to surprise and amaze visitors from all over the world with their superb quality and realism. Re-creating the historic market town of Wimborne Minster exactly as it was during the 1950s, you can get really close up and even touch the buildings,...
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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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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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Upton Country Park
Upton Country Park is set in over 100 acres of award winning woodland, gardens and parkland making great exploration territory, plus the refurbished Wall Garden has a new interactive water feature for kids to enjoy in the summer. As well as Tree Trail and mapped Nature Trail, the natural timber Play Trail winds pleasingly through the park...
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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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Sandbanks Beach - Poole
Glorious beaches - Five gently sheltered beaches, including Sandbanks - winner of more Blue Flags than any UK resort - with soft golden sands, raked and cleaned all year round. Safe for all - zones for swimmers and windsurfers with lifeguard patrols and 'Baywatch' towers to ensure a safe, fun, relaxing time. Wardens regularly patrol seafront...
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Poole Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise
Get a different view of Europe's largest natural harbor What's included 70-minute cruise around Poole Harbour and past Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Studland Bay, and more Open-deck seating as well as a comfortable saloon lounge area with booths, a bar, and wide bay windows Live commentary from the captain in English ...
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park - Poole
"We understand that family time is precious in this busy world and that our visitor attraction can encourage parents/grandparents to watch their children explore, learn and gain confidence in the fresh air and in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. It is so rewarding to see happy children's faces having fun in their great day out in...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Southampton, 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.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
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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 Southampton.
