Looking for a Day Trip?
If you are a resident in the New Forest or here on holiday, then sometimes it is nice to visit somewhere that is just a little bit further afield but well worth the journey.
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam
Railway
Eastleigh
Eastleigh
Steam Railway in Miniature, with regular Thomas the tank engine rides based at Lakeside Country Park. Ideal for the under six's. For more information call : 023 8061 2020
Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
A bird's
eye view of the South Coast can be experienced at Portsmouth's Spinnaker
Tower. Tel: 02392 857520
Watercress Line
Alresford
Alresford
The
Watercress Line is a beautiful steam railway, allowing you to experience
a bygone era. Regular railway events including Thomas Days, Halloween
specials and Christmas treats. For more details Tel: 01962 733810
Monkey
World
Wareham
Wareham
World
Renown Ape Rescue Centre - Monkey world is well worth a visit and
is home to the popular television series.Tel 0800 456600
Southampton
Museums
Southampton
Southampton
Wonderful
buildings throughout the city for you to explore and enjoy, whether
you are looking to discover more about Southampton's Maritime history
or architecture , there is plenty for everyone. For more details
call: 023 8063 5904
Longleat
Safari Park
Longleat
Longleat
A host
of amazing attractions including a safari park, maze, railway, historic
house. This is a wonderful day out, drive through the enclosures
and really experience the animals - but watch out for the monkeys
they have a great sense of humor. Tel 01985 8444000
Fort Nelson
Fareham
Fareham
Royal
Armouries at Fort Nelson is a fantastic free
museum - see the Fort's military past, explore a range of tanks
and guns, and explore the tunnels underground. Various events throughout
the year. Free admission
Tel 01326 822092
Tel 01326 822092
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
HMS
Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, Harbour tours, Royal Navy Museum
and more... are all based on one remarkable site in Portsmouth.
Tel: 023 9283 9766
Stonehenge
Salisbury
Salisbury
Prehistoric
monument of unique importance.Tel 0870 333 1181
Brownsea Island
In Poole Harbour
In Poole Harbour
National
Trust Island in the middle of Poole Harbour, the home of the first
Scout Camp. Take the boat to the Island, then explore with either
a guided walk, or self lid guide to discover the history of scouting
of the beautiful red squirrel hiding amongst the trees. Tel: 01202
701635
Marwell Zoo
Winchester
Winchester
A family
day out with the a huge variety of animals - meet the giraffes,
see the tigers, encounter the penguins or get hands on in the children's
petting area. Lots to discover for everyone. Tel: 01962 777407
Oceanarium
The Bournemouth Aquarium
The Bournemouth Aquarium
Bournemouth
Oceanarium is right in the sea front and opens up a world of undersea
adventure, come along and find "Nemo", see the giant turtles,
and wonder through the oceans. Fore more details call : 01202 311993
Frinkley Down Farm Park
Andover
Andover
Frinkley
Down Farm is a family friendly farm offering the visitors an opportunity
to handle rabbits, groom ponies, ride tractors complete with children's
playground. Tel 01264 352195
Farmer
Palmers
Poole
Poole
Farmer
Palmers is an open farm which offers hands on animal feeding, indoor
soft play, farmhouse cooking and woodland walks.Tel 01202 622022