Days Out in Hampshire

Queens Avenue,
Aldershot,
Hampshire,
GU11 2LG.
01252 314598

History of Aldershot Military Town; local history of Aldershot and Farnborough. Early flight display, military vehicles. Free parking and shop

High Street,
Lyndhurst,
Hampshire,
SO43 7NY
023 8028 3914

A/V show & museum displays provide a fascinating & detailed insight into the life of the New Forest, its people, traditions & history. Incs. New Forest embroidery. Free children's quiz sheets. Free New Forest Reference Library. Excellent gift shop.

God's House Tower,
Winkle Street, Southampton,
SO14 7LP.
023 8063 5904

The Museum displays finds from over fifty years of excavations in the city. The three main galleries tell the story of Southampton in the Roman, Saxon and Medieval periods. The collections are amongst the top 50 museum collections in the country.

Wool House,
Corner of Bugle Street, Town Quay Road, Southampton,
SO14 7LP.
023 8022 3941

Bugle Street, Southampton,
SO14 7LP.
023 8033 2513

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea,
Hampshire,
PO5 3PA
023 9282 7261

Built by Henry VIII in 1544 to protect Portsmouth Harbour. 'Life in the Castle' Time Tunnel experience. Tudor, Civil War and Victorian history, audio-visual presentation, artillery and underground passages

383 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 4QL.
023 9282 7261

Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in 1812. The small terraced house has been restored, decorated and furnished in the Regency style appropriate to his parents. Dickens memorabilia and exhibition.

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea,
Hampshire,
PO5 3NT
023 9282 7261

The Faces of History come alive in the magnificent 83 metre Overlord Embroidery. Step back in time to June 1944 and scenes of wartime Britain. Home Front; Winston Churchill; the Airborne drop and original landing craft.

Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane,
Eastleigh, SO50 5PE
023 8061 2020

Eastleigh Lakeside Railway is a 10.25"
miniature steam railway 1.25 miles long running every weekend and daily during school holidays 10.30am to 4.30pm

Colden Common, Winchester,
Hampshire,
S021 1JH.
01962 777407

Set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland Marwell is home to over 1000 animals and birds. Many are endangered species. Restaurant. Gift Shop. Road and Rail Trains. Corporate Hospitality. Special Events. Open all year except Christmas Day from 10am.

Sarson Lane,
Amport,
Near Andover,
Hants
SP11 8DY
01264 772252

A national award winning family tourist attraction.Three bird of prey flying displays daily. Over 150 rare and endangered birds on view in 22 acres of woodland and downland wildflower meadows.Extra activities for the family at weekends and school holidays

Deerleap Lane,
Longdown,
Marchwood,
Southampton
SO40 4UH
02380 292408

The park is set in the New Forest. You will find otters, owls, lynx,pine marten, foxes, Scottish wildcats, wild boar, several species of deer and many other animals.
Woodland Restaurant and Gift Shop.
Open every day from 10am to 5.30pm.Last entry 4pm

Shore Road,
Warsash,
Southampton,
SO31 9FR.
01489 576387

The River Hamble Harbour Authority have an education and interpretation centre next to their offices in Warsash. Information is given on the many activities that take place as well as the wildlife found on the river.

Longdown, Ashurst, Near Southampton, SO40 4UH
Telephone No: 023 8029 3326

Meet lots of friendsly farm animals - hold a chick, bottle-feed goat kids and calves, watch the milk, groom the ponies. Indoor and outdoor activities and play areas. Fun for all the family, whatever the weather. Plus Santa's Grotto at Christmas.

Allington Lane,
West End,
Southampton,
SO30 3HQ.
023 8046 6091

440 acres of un spoilt countryside beside the river Itchen in Southampton.
The Park has a visitor centre housing a shop and interactive displays; two children's play areas and a sculpture play trail; various trails for walking and an off-road cycle route.

Clarence Esplanade
Southsea,
Portsmouth,
PO5 3PB
023 9287 5222

Voted VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. A giant tropical ocean tank with its own underwater tunnel, amazing otter enclosure and the awesome sharks provide an unforgettable day out.