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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as not all the attractions within the place you are visiting may be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips. For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter. |
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Go Ape! Moors
Valley , Moors Valley Country Park,
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr. Ringwood, BH24 2ET. Tel: 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. |
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Go Ape! Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton,
SO30 3HQ www.goape.co.uk |
Our tree top adventure landed at Itchen Valley Country Park in 2011, in 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen. The park is an ideal place for a family day out. |
No |
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Paulton's
Family Theme
Park Ower,
Romsey,
Hampshire, SO51 6AL Tel 023 8081 4442 www.paultonspark.co.uk |
A great family theme park day out: 60+ attractions: all rides included with entry. New in 2011: Peppa Pig World, 7 new rides & Indoor play area. Thrilling and gentle rides, dinosaurs, animated shows, adventure golf, play areas, exotic birds and other fun activities for all. |
Yes
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Marwell Wildlife,
Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire Tel 01962 777407 www.marwell.org.uk |
A great animal park in 140 acres with over 250 species, New for 2010 Formal Garden and African Valley see giraffe, zebra waterbuck and ostrich roaming wild in a 20 acre valley field with a lake in the middle. Family Restaurant, Picnic Area. |
Yes |
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Manydown
Farm Shop & Maize Maze, Scrapps Hill Farm 550 Worting Road,
Basingstoke, Hampshire,RG23 8PU, Tel
01256 220 398 www.manydown.co.uk |
2 * Maize Mazes - Bouncy Castle, Mega Slide, Farm Yard Walk with 15+ Animals, Giant Sand pit, Adventure play, Bale Mountain and lots more! Farm shop |
Yes, depending on weather |
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Moby's Kid's Play
& Party Venue, 9 Fielder Drive, Fareham, PO14 1JE Tel: 01329 285344 www.mobys-playcentre.co.uk |
Moby's is a newly-refurbished indoor children's play centre for 2 -12 year olds. It has a sensory for children under the age of 4 years and a larger area for bigger children. Cafe area - hot/cold food menu - Starbucks coffee. |
Yes |
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The Race Centre Driving
Challenge, Unit 17, The Central Precinct, Winchester Road, Chandlers
Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GB Tel:023 8026 9927 www.theracecentre.co.uk |
Wow! Race car simulation for kids and adults . Our range of events offer fun a challenge to everyone in a controlled environment. Just like driving a real racing car! Choose from a range of fantastic cars from the historic to the present day. |
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| Portsmouth
Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ, Tel 023 9283 9766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk |
Home of HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Mary Rose Museum, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations and Harbour Tours! Loads to see, great for families. Cafes/Restaurants, Gift Shops. Not to be missed. |
Yes but some partially accessible. Leaflet on request. |
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| Ceramic
Cafe, Unit 2 Coronation Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 4HA, Tel: 01256 477144 www.ceramicscafe.com |
Children will love painting pottery. Ceramics Café, the venue for painting your own ceramics in Basingstoke, London and the South East. Paint your design, we fire it and your piece is ready in 2-4 days. Kids Parties. |
Yes |
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| Intech
Science Centre & Digital Planetarium, Telegraph
Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, SO21 1HX Tel 01962 863791 www.intech-uk.com |
Hands-on interactive science and technology centre, with UK's largest capacity digital Planetarium: cinema-grade surround sound system adds to the feeling of total immersion! Café. Birthday Parties. Shop. School & education visits. |
Yes |
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| Sunrise
Bushcraft, Somerley Estate Somerley, Ringwood
BH243PL Tel 07775912649 www.sunrisebushcraft.com |
Activities for families and children. Courses in Bushcraft, survival and wilderness skills including, fire, water, shelter, safe use of cutting tools, tracking, bow making, wild food, plant and tree id, camp craft, natural cordage, outdoor cooking, and a host of other subjects. |
Yes, in parts |
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Royal
Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham,
Hampshire, PO17 6AN Tel 01329 233 734 www.royalarmouries.org |
For
high drama and explosive action, Fort Nelson’s the place to visit!
Enjoy large-scale historical battle re-enactments, exciting hands-on
children’s holiday activities and much more! Basic admission free. |
Limited access: call to check |
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| Ringwood
Raceway, Matchams Leisure Park, Hurn Road, Ringwood, BH24 2BT Tel 01202 485046 www.trojaninternational.co.uk |
Ringwood
Raceway provides family fun for everyone: come and see stock car and
BANGER RACING, on selected Saturday evenings and Bank Holiday Mondays. |
Yes
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| Avon
Tyrrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, BH23 8EE Tel 01425 672347 www.avontyrrell.org.uk |
New Forest Activity Centre: Open all-year-round offering day visits, parties and holiday playschemes. Visit our website for a list of the exciting options available - Pre Booking essential. |
Yes |
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| Hollycombe
Steam Collection, Iron Hill, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LP Tel 01428 724900 www.hollycombe.co.uk |
The largest traditional fairground in Britain and includes traditional Galloping Horses, Swing Boats, Chair-o-Planes, Big Wheel, two Steam Railways, and Steam Traction Engine rides - all rides are included. Cafeteria, shop, school visits. |
Yes: shop, cafe, toilets & most site. Some paths & rides, no. |
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| Strictly
Showtime. Classes in Alton & Basingstoke,
Hampshire Tel: 0142088480 www.strictlyshowtime.co.uk |
Musical Drama for children aged 4-12. Weekly classes and two-day holiday workshops on themes like Oliver, Joseph, Mary Poppins. Large-scale musicals just for primary school age children. |
Yes |
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Longdown Activity
Farm, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Near Southampton, SO40 7EH Tel: 023 8029 2837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk |
Loads of fun! Lots of friendly animals: bottle-feed kid goats & calves, feed ducks, meet pigs, cuddle baby rabbits, chicks & maybe a piglet! Super indoor & outdoor play areas: trampolines, ball pool, straw bale barn. Café. Farm shop. Birthday parties. School visits |
Yes
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youngdriver
West Quay
Car Parks, Harbour Parade, Southampton Tel 0844 371 9010 www.youngdriver.eu |
Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this, we started Young Driver! . |
No
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www.hi5ski.co.uk Cholderton
Charlie's Farm, Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EW Tel 01980 629438 www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com |
Hands-on activity farm: interact with our rare breed farm animals: get up close, touch, feed & learn all about them. Set in stunning countryside: safe for children to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor & indoor play areas, sandpits, ride on tractors |
Yes |
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Hi 5 Events,
Copthorne Hotel, Kirtons Farm, Pingewood, Reading, RG30 3UN Tel 01189 567 556 |
On the water: banana & ringo rides, waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc. On the land: hamster wheels, human table football, motorised beer kegs. Children's parties |
Yes |
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Milestones - Hampshire's
Living History Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West,
Basingstoke, RG21 6YR, Tel 01256 477766. |
Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s… it's fun... a surprise around every corner! | Yes - Wheelchairs and motorised scooters available | |||||
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Watercress Railway, Alresford,
Nr Winchester, Tel 01962 733810 |
Famous 10 mile restored railway to Alton, with steam trains. Train Driver courses and experience days. A great way to spend the day. | Yes | |||||
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Hawk Conservancy Trust,
Andover, Hants, SP11 8DY, Tel 01264 773850 |
Birds of prey including eagles, vultures and owls in woodland garden setting. Lots of activities including Childrens Owl Experience. | Yes - special arrangements | |||||
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Horseriding at Ford Farm
Stables, Brockenhurst, Tel 01590 623043 |
Horse-riding for everyone over 3 including beginners. Forest access. Rides for the disabled and ½ hour rides for children. | Yes | |||||
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Warborne Farm Stables,
Warborne Lane, Portmore, Pilley, Nr Lymington, SO41 5QD Tel 01590 673999 |
Great hacks in the New Forest from 1 hour to 3 hours - for visitors or locals, beginners or experienced. | No | |||||
