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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 Country Park Horton Road, Ashley Heath, 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. |
No
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Super
Camps, Tel 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk |
Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 at Kingscourt School, Catherington; St. Swithun’s School, Winchester; Winchester College, Winchester; West Hill Park School, Titchfield; Portsmouth High School |
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Marwell Zoological Park,
Colden Common, Winchester, Tel 01962 777407 www.marwell.org.uk |
A great animal park in 100 acres with over 200 species, New for 2006 'A walk on the Wild Side' - a new viewing platform to see the giraffes face to face. Family Restaurant, Picnic Area. |
Yes |
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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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| Mad About Sports,
Coaching Weeks. Tel 01235 832222 website |
Multi-Activity
day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into
a fun-fuelled
programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the
Easter and Summer holidays! |
No |
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| The
Great Hall, Winchester, Castle Avenue, Winchester SO23 8PJ Tel 01962 846476 www.hants.gov.uk |
The Great Hall provides an excellent educational family day out. It is the first & finest of all 13th century halls, with its greatest symbol of medieval mythology, 'The Round Table Of King Arthur' |
Yes |
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| Paintball
Petersfield, Woodside
Farm, Gosport Road, Privett, Nr.Alton, GU34 3NJ website |
Our Nationwide Paintball site has been honed, tweaked and adapted over many years to ensure that Paintball in Petersfield remains one of Europe's leading adventure activity specialists. |
No |
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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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RAW Adventure Camps Tel 01235 832222 website |
Ideal for children aged 8-14 who love the outdoors! In a safe & structured environment, children will learn new skills including tracking, shelter building and survival skills. Programme based outside and under canvas tents. See website for locations |
No |
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| Spinnaker
Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT Tel 02392 857520 www.spinnakertower.co.uk |
Experience life from a different perspective!. Soaring 170 metres high, the Spinnaker Tower's three viewing decks provide breathtaking panoramic views for up to 23 miles over Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and beyond. |
Yes |
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| Royal
Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham,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 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 to shop, cafe & toilets and much of site. Some paths & rides unsuitable for wheelchairs. | |||
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Beaulieu, National
Motor Museum, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN tel 01590 612345 www.beaulieu.co.uk |
National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey, James Bond exhibition and World of Top Gear. Plus high level monorail, veteran bus rides and mini motorised cars and play trail. Educational visits Restaurant, shop. |
Yes |
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Hi 5 Events,
Copthorne Hotel, Kirtons Farm, Pingewood, Reading, RG30 3UN Tel 01189 567 556 www.hi5ski.co.uk |
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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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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Longdown
Activity Farm, Longdown, Ashurst, Near Southampton, SO40 7EH Tel: 023 8029 2837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk |
Activity Farm, Lots of hands-on activities every day plus indoor and outdoor play areas. Birthday parties and group visits by prior arrangement. |
To be advised |
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| Hawk
Conservancy Trust, Andover, 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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