Every place in Southampton

The Nature Discovery Centre

Thatcham

Free lakeside reserve for feeding ducks, exploring an adventure playground and walking signposted trails around the water.

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The Outdoor Ed School

Southampton · ages 8-16

Daytime bushcraft, archery and axe throwing sessions in Hampshire woodland for home educated kids aged 8 to 16.

The Pavilion On The Park

Eastleigh

A community park base in Fleming Park with a sensory suite, stay and play sessions, and adapted cycling on specialist bikes.

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The Play Park Romsey

Romsey · ages 0-12

Slides, tunnels and a ball pit for a 2.5 hour session, with a separate area for the under fours.

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The Race Centre

Eastleigh · ages 8+

Strap into a professional racing simulator rig and lap real circuits with proper physics, no motion sickness, just very serious pedals.

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The Real Macaron Company

Lee-on-the-Solent

Hands-on macaron masterclasses for adults and young people, face to face or online, from £55.

The Seasons Art Class- Hedge End & Wickham

Southampton · adults only (18+)

Adults-only art tuition in weekly 3-hour sessions over a 14-week term, from first sketch to a gallery-style show at the end.

Booking required

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre

Havant

A theatre, gallery and workshop space in Havant with dance classes, life drawing, comedy and touring shows under one roof.

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The Wedgewood Rooms

Southsea · ages 14+

Gigs and club nights at a 14+ live music venue in Southsea, with e-tickets only and a strict no re-entry policy.

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Thornden Hall

Eastleigh

A community theatre and cinema venue putting on touring shows, music, dance and screenings, with tickets from £29.

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Thorpe Shark Cabins

Chertsey

A big-coaster theme park day out with UK record-breakers like Hyperia and Stealth, plus water rides to cool off on.

Tiny Treasure Town

Winchester · ages 0-7

Themed role play stations, from a mini shop to a space station, for pre-schoolers who like pretending more than climbing.

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Totton Arcade

Southampton · ages 0+

Unlimited freeplay on retro and modern arcade machines, in 50-minute sessions, from £5.99.

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Trago Lounge

Southampton

An all-day café-bar with a kids' menu and board games on the table, open from breakfast until late.

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Tsunami Beach Bars

Southampton

A beach bar and kitchen doing burgers, pizza and bottomless brunch by day, with live music and big screens taking over most evenings.

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Turner Sims Southampton

Southampton

A concert hall with proper classical and family programming, plus Pay What You Can family days for a fraction of the ticket price.

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Urban Aerial Southampton

Southampton · ages 16+

Adults-only pole, aerial silks and hoop classes in Southampton, open to complete beginners from 16 up.

Free parking

West End Parish Centre

Southampton

A community hall running baby and toddler classes like Gymtots and Music Bugs, with a playpark and café on site.

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Wight Military and Heritage Museum

Cowes · ages 5-15

Guided tours, an air rifle range and a chance to operate a bomb disposal robot make this a hands-on military museum rather than a look-don't-touch one.

Gift shopFood on sitePublic transport nearby

Wild Wonderland Gosport

Gosport · ages 0-9

Indoor soft play with a multi-storey frame, slides and a gymnastics sprung floor, split by age so crawlers stay clear of the big kids.

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Winchester City Museum

Winchester · ages 5+

A three-floor trip through Winchester's past, from Iron Age trade to a huge Victorian model of the city.

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Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

Winchester · ages 3-12

Two floors of hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium show and outdoor Play Wild exhibits, with explosive live demos thrown in.

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Winchester's Military Museums

Winchester

Six separate regimental museums on one site in Winchester, covering medals, uniforms and military history from cavalry to Gurkha regiments.

Public transport nearby

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Winchester

A free, mile-long boardwalk trail through wet meadows where you might spot deer and kingfishers.

Pushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible