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Kids Days Out in Hampshire |
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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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Place |
Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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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 |
| Portsmouth
Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ, Tel 023 9283 9766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk |
Home of Mary Rose, HMS Victory & The Royal Naval Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, 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. |
| Go
Ape, Moors Valley Country Park Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2ET. Tel: 0870 444 5562 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 |
| Moors
Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr. Ringwood, BH24 2ET, Tel 01425 470721 www.moors-valley.co.uk |
750-acre country & forest park with Children's Play Areas, lakes, walking & cycle trails. Narrow-gauge steam railway. Play & Adventure Trails including Tree Top Trail. Ranger-led activities for school & holiday visits. Picnic area, restaurant, shop. |
Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Milestones
- Hampshire's Living History Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West,
Basingstoke RG21 6YR, Tel 01256 477766. www.milestones-museum.com |
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 |
| Watercress
Railway, Alresford, Nr Winchester, Tel 01962 733810 www.watercressline.co.uk |
Famous 10 mile restored railway to Alton, with steam trains. Train Driver courses and experience days. A great way to spend the day. |
Yes |
| Longdown
Activity Farm, Longdown, Ashurst, Near Southampton, Hampshire 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 |
| Jumping
Jacks. Unit B, Morse Road, West Ham Ind. Est, Basingstoke, RG22
6NE, Telephone: 0870 760 5490 |
The regions premier Childrens play and party venue, one of the largest play frames in the uk along with a 140 seat café and sofas |
No |
| 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 |
| 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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| Hollycombe Steam Collection, Iron Hill, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7LP, UK | Steam Collection - Hollycombe is a unique collection of working steam powered attractions providing fun and entertainment for the whole family |
To be advised |
| Blue
Reef Aquarium,
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth. Tel 023 92875222 |
Blue Reef Aquarium is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. |
To be advised |
| Libertys
Raptor and Reptile Centre, Crow Lane, Crow, Ringwood, Tel 01425 476487 |
See many different types of owl, flying displays. |
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 |
| Runabout,
Armstrong Way, The Fairway, Ively Road, Farnborough GU14 0LP Tel 01252 370721 |
Childrens activity centre. It's aimed at under 10's and has lots to offer. Check out our website, everything you need to know is here. |
No |
