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FEAR Avon Valley Scream Park

Bristol · ages 16+

A gravel-lot scare park of horror mazes, tactical stunt shows and fire displays, strictly for adults, not kids.

Blue badge parkingCaféFree parkingFood on site+3 more

Fareham Live

Fareham · ages 4+

Pantomimes, family musicals and drama classes on stage, with audience participation baked into the shows.

CaféFood on site

Flight of the Pterosaur

Romsey · ages 4+

A suspended coaster with your feet dangling over Lost Kingdom, plus over 70 rides across themed worlds including Peppa Pig World.

Allergy awareBaby changeBooking requiredFree parking+7 more

Flip Out Soft Play Chandlers Ford

Chandlers Ford

Chandlers Ford indoor park soft play zone - slides and toddler options.

ToiletsCaféBirthday partiesIndoor play+3 more

Franco Manca Italian Southampton

Southampton

Southampton sourdough pizza - Soft Play N never, quick Italian for families.

ToiletsKids menuHigh chairs

Funland Amusement Parks

Hayling Island

A seafront fairground with 18-plus rides, a log flume and a coaster, plus soft play if the little ones can't do the big stuff yet.

CaféGift shopIndoor playFood on site

Funny People Comedy Club

Southampton

A grown-up night of stand-up, running two hours fifteen with a pair of intervals to top up your drink.

Booking required

Furzey Gardens

Lyndhurst · ages 0-5

Fairy doors hidden along woodland paths make this a slow wander for under-fives, with a monthly Toddle session built just for them.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingBooking requiredCafé+2 more

Go Ape Southampton

Southampton

High ropes at Itchen Valley Country Park - Challenge, Adventure Plus, kids courses and axe throwing.

ParkingToiletsPicnic areaFood on site+6 more

Golden Gecko Climbing Ltd

Romsey · ages 5-18

Auto-belay walls, bouldering and top-ropes for climbers aged five up, with a café for the ones watching from the sofas.

Bike parkingBirthday partiesCaféFree parking+5 more

Goodleaf Tree Climbing

Ryde · ages 8+

You climb an actual oak tree on a rope and harness, up to about 15 metres, then sit in a hammock in the canopy.

Dog friendlyPicnics allowedPublic transport nearbyToilets

HIADS Station Theatre

Hayling Island · ages 3-93

A 144-seat community theatre on Hayling Island putting on family pantomime, a Christmas show with Santa, films and live music.

Accessible toiletCaféFree parkingHearing loop+2 more

HORTON'S STEAM FAIR

Arundel

Vintage steam-powered fairground rides, a big wheel and old-school games set up for one weekend only in Arundel.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre

Southampton

Morning dance sessions for under-fives, plus family shows, comedy and theatre in a small arts centre with free parking.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféFree parking

Harbour Lights Picturehouse

Southampton

Baby-friendly and toddler screenings, relaxed showings for neurodivergent audiences, and even dog-friendly sessions at this Southampton cinema.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more

Haven Street Station

Ryde

A steam train ride out to Wootton and back, with a Discovery Centre where kids can dress up as driver or guard.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+12 more

Hawk Conservancy Trust Bird of Prey Centre

Andover

Flying displays, a vulture trail and a tractor ride round the grounds make this a full day rather than a quick stop.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more

Hengistbury Head Beach

Bournemouth

A wide nature reserve beach with a land train to Mudeford Spit, harbour views and wildlife webcams to spot along the way.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféDog friendly+4 more

Hengistbury Head Land Train

Bournemouth · up to age 1

A land train shuttles you along the headland between Broadway and Mudeford Spit, with harbour and Priory views the whole way.

Card only

Highcliffe Castle

Christchurch · ages 5+

A clifftop castle with grounds to roam, craft activities and a scavenger hunt for older kids to get their teeth into.

Bike parkingBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+5 more

Holly Hill Woodland Park

Southampton

Free waymarked woodland walks past lakes and old garden features, with routes from 50 minutes to two hours.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingDog friendlyPicnic area+1 more

Houdini's Escape Room Experience - Southampton Tenpin

Southampton · ages 8+

A 60-minute puzzle room at Tenpin where your team is locked in together to crack riddles and escape before time runs out.

Booking requiredCard onlyFree parkingGroup bookings+1 more

Hovertravel | Ryde

Ryde

A ten-minute hovercraft hop across the Solent that's the ride itself, not just the way there.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingChanging PlacesDog friendly+2 more

Hurst Castle

Lymington · ages 5-17

You get here by a twenty-minute ferry across the saltmarsh or a two-mile walk along the shingle spit, then there's a whole Tudor fortress to explore.

CaféDog friendlyGroup bookingsIndoor seating+4 more