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Family days out in and around Southampton, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

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Kids climbing colourful soft play frames at Monkey Bizness

Monkey Bizness Soft Play Southampton

Southampton

Empress Road jungle soft play - walk-in sessions, parties and laser arena.

ToiletsCaféBirthday partiesIndoor play+3 more

Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centrefrom £14

Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre

Newport

Wander round rescued monkeys and owls, dip into two play areas, and stay till you've had enough.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+12 more

Children sitting on a fallen log in a woodland setting, one pointing upwards at the trees.

My Little Explorers Forest Nursery

Romsey · ages 0-5

A daily nursery where under-fives spend their time outdoors, building dens, climbing trees and cooking on a campfire.

Trading cards and purple dice arranged on a wooden table during a tabletop game session.from £5

Mythic Tabletop Games (MTG)

Winchester

A games café and bar in Winchester city centre with board games, D&D nights and Warhammer tournaments, plus a Christmas party menu.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféGroup bookings+2 more

Children and adults playing and splashing in a shallow blue water pad surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day.Free

New Century Park

Eastleigh

A free splashpad with a proper freshwater flow system, plus a playground, skate park and pond boardwalk to explore around it.

CaféDog friendlyFood on siteOutdoor play+3 more

Coffee and cake served at a café table, with customers seated in the background.Free

New Forest Heritage Centre

Lyndhurst

Free museum trails and activity sheets on the New Forest's history, with sensory bags to borrow and a dog-friendly café to finish in.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBike parking+14 more

A pig with muddy face and ears stands on bare ground surrounded by green grass and vegetation.from £6

Nick's Farm

Bournemouth

A small open farm where you go into the piglet pen, cuddle guinea pigs and let the free-roaming chickens steal the show.

Birthday partiesPicnics allowed

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure (Southampton)from £8

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure (Southampton)

Southampton · ages 4+

Climbing, swinging and bouncing across obstacle courses, with the Warped Wall waiting for anyone brave enough to try it.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféCard only+6 more

Visitors ice skating indoors under a glass roof decorated with fairy lights and festive garland.from £13

ON ICE Westquay

Southampton · ages 3+

A 45-minute skate session on a real ice rink, with weighted push-along aids for younger kids who need the wobble support.

Group bookingsParking

Southampton City Farmfrom £1

Oasis City Farm Southampton

Southampton

Millbrook community city farm - weekend animal talks, feeds and farm cafe.

ToiletsParkingFree parkingCafé+6 more

Oli's Roller Discofrom £6

Oli's Roller Disco

Ferndown · ages 0+

A sports hall turned roller rink on Sundays, with a slower family session and a faster one for confident skaters and adults.

Birthday partiesFree parking

Other World Escapes - Escape Room Portsmouthfrom £27.50

Other World Escapes - Escape Room Portsmouth

Portsmouth · ages 5+

You've got an hour (or 90 minutes) to solve puzzles, climb, crawl and slide your way out, no locked doors involved.

Booking requiredCard onlyParking

Georgian brick building with white sash windows and tall chimneys, fronted by iron railings on a quiet town street.from £8.50

Pallant House Gallery

Chichester · ages 0-18

An art gallery in a historic house and modern wing where under-18s get in free and there's a trail to hunt for hidden objects.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+9 more

Parthian Climbingfrom £10

Parthian Climbing

Southampton

Bouldering, lead climbing and auto belay walls indoors, with taster sessions for 7 to 15 and a Wild Climbers class for 3 to 6 year olds.

CaféGift shopGroup bookingsIndoor play+3 more

Families at Paultons Park rides with Peppa Pig World attractions in the New Forestfrom £35

Paultons Park

Romsey

Family theme park near Romsey with Peppa Pig World - solid Southampton day trip.

ParkingToiletsCaféFood on site+6 more

Peppa's Big Balloon Ride

Peppa's Big Balloon Ride

Romsey · ages 0+

A slow, gently rotating hot air balloon ride over Peppa Pig World, calm enough for a baby in arms and tall enough for a proper view.

Wheelchair accessible

Piecaramba!

Piecaramba!

Southampton

A pie and mash restaurant with proper vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.

Pitchfork and Putt farm crazy golf at Longdown

Pitchfork and Putt Crazy Golf Longdown

Ashurst

Farm-themed crazy golf at Longdown Activity Farm Ashurst - included with farm entry.

Outdoor playFree parkingToilets

PizzaExpress Italian pizza

PizzaExpress Italian Above Bar Southampton

Southampton

Above Bar Italian pizza - Soft Play N never, city-centre family pizza.

ToiletsBaby changeKids menuHigh chairs+1 more

Children running and smiling during an indoor sports or fitness class in a gymnasium.from £220

Places Leisure Soft Play Eastleigh

Eastleigh · up to age 12

Eastleigh leisure-centre soft play - toddler 0-3 and junior 5-12 zones with slides.

ToiletsCaféBirthday partiesParty rooms+5 more

Colourful soft play structure with climbing frames, netting, slides and foam blocks in brightly coloured purple, blue, orange and green.from £1.50

Play Shack Soft Play Hedge End

Southampton

Hedge End soft play with under-3s zone, three-level maze and Costa cafe.

Free parkingCaféFood on siteBirthday parties+4 more

A miniature train filled with passengers travels along a lakeside track while visitors enjoy the grassy waterfront and modern pavilion building nearby.from £3.90

Poole Park Railway

Poole · up to age 2

A slow loop of Poole Park's lake on a miniature steam-style railway, over almost as soon as it's begun but a proper hit with under-fives.

Card onlyDog friendlyPushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible

Neon-lit indoor play area with suspended mirrored disco balls, glowing platforms and colorful laser lighting effects.

Popworld - Southampton

Southampton

An 18+ late night bar and club running into the small hours, built around VIP booths, cocktails and birthday bar tabs.

Portsmouth Natural History Museumfrom £2

Portsmouth Natural History Museum

Portsmouth · ages 0-13

A dinosaur, a Butterfly House and an A-Z of natural history under one small Southsea roof.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingFree parking+5 more

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