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Outdoor Events

Wild and Wonderful Summer

22nd January-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: New Forest Wildlife Park

Address: Deerleap Lane, Southampton, SO40 4UH

Website: newforestwildlifepark.co.uk

The park promises a wild and wonderful summer, dedicating each week to the wonderful array of different animal types: mustelids, owls, hoofstock, predators, invertebrates and native species with workshops,...

Indoor Activities

878AD Experience

1st January-31st December 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: 878AD

Address: The Brooks Shopping Centre, Winchester SO23 8QY

Website: 878ad.co.uk

An immersive experience taking visitors back to medieval Wessex, recreated by the makers of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Recounts the every day stories of Anglo-Saxon Winchester, and offers the chance to...

Easter

Donkey Experience

1st January-31st December 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, IOW, PO38 4AA

Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Spend two hours behind the scenes, being part of the sanctuary's animal care team. You could be helping with tasks like feeding, grooming and mucking out. For ages 11 and over. Daily at 11am and 1.30pm....

Easter

Donkey Grooming

1st January-31st December 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, IOW, PO38 4AA

Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Spend some time with one of the donkeys, giving them a really good groom with lots of cuddles, and give the scan and match activity a go. Ages 5 years and over. £10. Tues and Fri various times

Indoor Activities

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

1st February-31st October 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Old Sarum Airfield Museum

Address: Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ

Website: http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/

A chance to sit in the cockpits of historicjet aircraft from the Meteor NF11 used for radar trials to the Hunter F6A complete with its original paint scheme. Open 10am-5pm.

Outdoor Events

A Real Hands-on Experience

10th February-3rd November 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Longdown Activity Farm

Address: Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, New Forest SO20 7EH

Website: longdownfarm.co.uk

A "farm-tastic" day for the whole family promising a hands-on experience where children can enjoy a full schedule of animal activities running throughout the day. Under 3s go free. 10am-5pm.

Outdoor Events

Fairy and Dragon willow sculpture trail

18th May-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Beaulieu

Address: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Website: beaulieu.co.uk

Embark on a journey of wonder as, for the first time, Beaulieu’s Mill Pond Walk becomes home to this all-new sculpture trail. Woven willow sculptures line the walkway to delight visitors of all ages....

Outdoor Events

Watersports Activity Days

8th July-30th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth

Address: Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY

Website: andrewsimpsoncentres.org

Designed to encourage a love of the outdoors, these high-energy activity days combine games and friendly competition with developing water confidence and skills in a wide range of watersports activities...

Theatre & Cinema

NoFit State Circus: Sabotage

11th-28th July 2024

Time: 19:30

Venue: Fleming Park

Address: Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 9NL

Website: thepointeastleigh.co.uk/events/sabotage-by-nofit-state-jul-2024/

Join the UK’s "most extraordinary" circus company under the Big Top. Promises a boisterous performance with the company's trademark large scale spectacle, "awe-inspiring" circus acts, new apparatus,...

Outdoor Events

Fiesta

13th July-4th September 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Winchester Science Centre

Address: Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ

Website: winchestersciencecentre.org

This exciting children’s mini-festival of curiosity, is back at Winchester Science Centre this summer. Perfect for children age three to 12 and their families, it’s free with general admission and...

Outdoor Events

Heritage Explorer Trail

13th-28th July 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: The Vyne

Address: Car Park, Morgaston Rd, Sherborne St John, Hampshire, RG24 9HL

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

There’s archaeological evidence to be found everywhere the visitor looks. Become a heritage explorer for the day and see what you can find using a free spotter sheet available at Visitor Reception. 01256...

Indoor Activities

Summer Reading Challenge: Marvellous Makers

13th July-1st September 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Libraries throughout Hampshire

Website: hants.gov.uk

The theme this year is Marvellous Makers. Hampshire children just need to read or listen to six books over the summer to collect rewards. Sign up in your local library or via the website.

Outdoor Events

Delgado Tennis Summer Holiday Camps

15th July-22nd August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: St Swithun's School

Address: Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA

Website: delgadotennis.co.uk

For children aged over 4 years and for all abilities. Various camps, from three hours long to a full week. Camps start at £30 per child.

Outdoor Events

Festival of Archaeology

15th-28th July 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore this what community meant in the past, what is means now and how this might shape our future with the National Trust and the HART team. There will be finds handling, excavation activities, tours,...

Outdoor Events

Ultimate Activity Camps

15th July-9th August 2024

Time: 08:00

Venue: Twyford School

Address: Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1NW

Website: ultimateactivity.co.uk

Offering action-packed, Ofsted-regulated summer fun for children, with diverse sports, survival camps, art, and tech activities. Kids explore creativity and build lifelong memories. Parents can trust their...

Outdoor activity

D-Day Exhibition and Museum Trail

20th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

While the summer assault course and weekend activities are among the highlights, there are tunnels and ramparts to be explored, plus the national collection of artillery to discover. And don’t miss the...

Outdoor Events

Hinton Ampner's Summer of Circus

20th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Roll up, roll up for for a world of circus themed play, including yoga, huggling, balancing, performance and more. Experience the gardens and grounds like never before. Open 10am-5pm, Free (normal admission...

Outdoor Events

John Burningham Exhibition and Trail

20th July-29th September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Mottisfont, National Trust

Address: Nr Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0LP

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

A family-friendly exhibition and activity trail celebrating the wild and wonderful world of award-winning children's author and illustrator John Burningham. Trail 10am to 5pm, exhibition 11am to 4.30pm....

Outdoor activity

Junior Assault Course

20th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

This ever-popular assault course is back, packed with obstacles, challenges and plenty of adventures. Daily throughout the summer holidays, 10am-5pm. £3.50, pay on the day. Book your visit on the website....

Outdoor Events

The Wind in the Willows Story Trail

20th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Address: High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

This summer Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger from children’s classic ‘The Wind In the Willows’ are hiding in the grounds! Collect a map and a "journey stick" and head to the Riverbank, Mole’s Meadow...

Outdoor Event

Ultimate Activity Camp

21st July-27th August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Twyford School

Address: Winchester, SO21 1NW

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Activity day camps for 4- to 14-year-olds with more than 40 activities, including swimming, bowling, football and many more. Promises to develop your child's skills, get them active and socialising with...

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Pirate Week

22nd-28th July 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Pirate Week, fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for family fun. Pay...

Outdoor Event

Ultimate Activity Camp

22nd July-23rd August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Stroud King Edward VI School

Address: Romsey, SO51 9ZH

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Activity day camps for 4- to 14-year-olds with more than 40 activities, including swimming, bowling, football and many more. Promises to develop your child's skills, get them active and socialising with...

Outdoor Events

Ultimate Activity Camps

22nd July-23rd August 2024

Time: 08:00

Venue: Stroud King Edward VI School

Address: Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, SO51 9ZH

Website: ultimateactivity.co.uk

Offering action-packed, Ofsted-regulated summer fun for children, with diverse sports, survival camps, art, and tech activities. Kids explore creativity and build lifelong memories. Parents can trust their...

Outdoor Events

Summer games at The Vyne

24th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: The Vyne

Address: Car Park, Morgaston Rd, Sherborne St John, Hampshire, RG24 9HL

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

For an energetic day out, all ages can enjoy bean bag shot put, an obstacle course, long jump, high jump, triple jump, relay race, hurdles and ribbon gymnastics in the gardens. 01256 883858. Runs 10am-4pm....

Outdoor Events

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail

24th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Marwell Zoo

Address: Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Website: marwell.org.uk

Hold on to your sandwiches! The Very Hungry Caterpillar visits the zoo this summer, as it hosts a fun interactive trail inspired by Eric Carle’s bestselling children’s book. The trail tells the popular...

Outdoor Events

Donkey Days

25th July-26th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Parc Ponies return with their beautiful donkeys. Various dates throughout summer holidays. £4 per ride plus gardens admission or membership. 11am-4pm.

Indoor Activities

Summer of STEM

25th July-30th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Address: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ

Website: historicdockyard.co.uk

Join the National Museum of the Royal Navy for an "incredible" summer of science and technology. Have a go at everything from robotics and cool chemistry to microscopic creatures from the deep. All these...

Arts & Crafts

Family Workshop: Make a Butterfly House

26th July-29th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Create your own house for the butterflies in your garden and make your very butterfly garden to take home. Various dates throughout the summer holidays. Morning and afternoon drop in sessions. £7 per...

Outdoor Events

Animalympics

27th July-4th September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Address: Yaverland Beach, Sandown, PO36 8QB

Website: wildheartanimalsanctuary.org

As Olympics fever grips the world, the sanctuary gets into the spirit with a host of fun-filled activities, so challenge yourself with these animal antics. 10am-5pm. Normal admission applies.

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

27th-28th July 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

27th-27th July 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Outdoor Events

Meet our Donkeys!

27th July-31st August 2024

Time: 11:30

Venue: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, IOW, PO38 4AA

Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

A free daily guided tour and talk. Learn all about how the sanctuary cares for animals, hear the donkeys' stories. You might want to adopt your favourite donkey after the tour. Advance booking recommended....

Outdoor Events

Newtown Randy-O

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Newtown National Nature Reserve

Address: Town Lane, Newtown, Isle of Wight, PO30 4PA

Website: Newtown National Nature Reserve | IOW | National Trust

Travel back to the medieval past at the nature reserve. Discover the Randy-O festival, filled with archery, dress up, slackline balancing and more. 10.30am-5pm. Free.

Indoor Activities

Pamper a Donkey

27th July-31st August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, IOW, PO38 4AA

Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Learn all about how the sanctuary cares for its donkeys and have a go yourself! Educational and fun, you’ll groom your donkey and walk them on the lead. Fifty minute sessions for ages 7 and over. Sessions...

Indoor Activities

Pamper a Shetland Pony

27th July-31st August 2024

Time: 319:12

Venue: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall, IOW, PO38 4AA

Website: www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Learn all about how the sanctuary cares for its Shetland Ponies and have a go yourself! Educational and fun, you’ll groom your pony and walk them on the lead. Fifty minute sessions for ages 7 and over....

Outdoor Events

Randy-O Medieval Fair

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Nature Reserve

Address: Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, PO30 4PA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Travel back to Newtown’s medieval past and the ancient festival once held there. Test your aim with archery, see how far you can balance on the slackline, and dress up for a photo-opp in the stocks....

Outdoor Events

Step into summer

27th-27th July 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Andover High Street

Address: Andover High Street, SP10 1NT

Website: thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk

A day of family fun, with free entertainment and activities. Open 11am-3pm.

Outdoor Events

Summer of Play

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Needles Old Battery

Address: West High Down, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0JH

Website: The Needles Old Battery and New Battery | National Trust

Traditional games on the parade ground: test your skills with skittles, quiots, semaphore flag signalling and code breaking. 10.30am-5pm. Free but normal admission applies.

Outdoor Events

Sunset at the Trust

27th-27th July 2024

Time: 17:30

Venue: Hawk Conservancy Trust

Address: Visitor Centre, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY

Website: hawk-conservancy.org

The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites families to a special summer’s evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a wide range of their incredible birds...

Outdoor Events

Victorian Games of Skill

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Victorian Coastal Defence Site

Address: The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Isle of Wight, PO39 OJH

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

This atmospheric Victorian fort is an exciting place to be at any time – it’s perched high on the cliffs with views of the famous Needles rocks and the Solent below. This summer you can recreate games...

Outdoor Events

Warrior The War Horse Trail

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Mottistone Gardens

Address: Isle of Wight, PO30 4ED

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

In this sheltered valley garden with views of the sea you’ll discover the story of the real Warrior - a First World War horse hero whose owner Jack Seely lived at Mottistone Manor. Follow Warrior and...

Outdoor Events

Warrior Trail

27th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Mottistone Gardens

Address: Mottistone, near Brighstone, Isle of Wight, PO30 4ED

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/mottistone-gardens-and-estate

This warrior-themed activity trail introduces kids to the story of the real War Horse this summer holiday. 10.30am-5pm, free but normal admission applies.

Outdoor Events

Summer at the Mill

28th July-1st September 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Bembridge Windmdill

Address: High Street/Mill Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5SQ

Website: Bembridge Windmill | Isle of Wight | National Trust

Jump around the windmill grounds in a sack race or challenge your friends and famiy to a game of giant jenga. There's a mud bakery to makes mud pies in too. Each Sun, Tues, Weds & Thurs, 10.30am-5pm. Free...

Outdoor Event

Ultimate Activity Camp

28th July-3rd August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Twyford School

Address: Winchester, SO21 1NW

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Activity day camps for 4- to 14-year-olds with more than 40 activities, including swimming, bowling, football and many more. Promises to develop your child's skills, get them active and socialising with...

Outdoor Events

Falconry Day

29th-29th July 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry visits on 29 July, 7 and 17 August, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays at 11.30am and 1.30pm. Free with gardens admission or membership....

Indoor Activities

Matilda Jnr Summer Holiday Workshop (4-6 yrs)

29th July-2nd August 2024

Time: 09:15

Venue: Crookhorn College

Address: Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville PO9 7UD

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/havant

A five day performing arts workshop with a show for family and friends to enjoy at the end of the course. 9.15am to 12.15pm daily. £110/£70 (siblings)

Indoor Activities

Matilda Jnr Summer Holiday Workshop (6-18 yrs)

29th July-2nd August 2024

Time: 09:30

Venue: Crookhorn College

Address: Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville PO9 7UD

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/havant

A five day, performing arts workshop with a show for family and friends to enjoy at the end of the course. 9.30am-3.30pm daily. £180/£120 (siblings)

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Sealife Week

29th July-4th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Sea Life Week with fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for family fun....

Theatre & Cinema

Cillian O'Connor: My Magic World

30th-30th July 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Theatre Royal

Address: 21-23 Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB

Website: www.cilliansmagic.com

Fresh from his success on 'Britain's Got Talent', Cillian promises to enchant and amaze audiences with his display of magic. Special guest Ryland Petty of 'America's Got Talent' 7pm. From £20.50

Outdoor Events

Guided Family Fossil Walks

30th July-29th August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Beach

Address: Compton Bay, Isle of Wight, PO30 4HB

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Join award-winning Wight Coast Fossils for guided family fossil walks at this beautiful bay. The National Trust's Compton beach is one of the best place for fossil finds, and you’ll discover indisputable...

Indoor Activities

Olympic Teddy Bears' Picnic

30th-31st July 2024

Time: 14:00

Venue: The Brooks Shopping Centre

Address: Winchester, SO23 8QY

Website: brooks-shopping.co.uk

Take your teddy and join the fun. Face painting, balloon modelling, Teddy Trail and Olympic challenges and competitions. Extra prizes for the best Olympic outfit for you and your teddy. Free refreshments...

Theatre & Cinema

Science Museum Live

30th-31st July 2024

Time: 13:30

Venue: MAST Mayflower Studios

Address: 142-144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU

Website: mayflower.org.uk

London’s world-renowned museum brings this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways.Shows at 10.30am (Wed only)...

Outdoor Events

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show

30th July-1st August 2024

Time: 08:00

Venue: The Showground

Address: New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH

Website: www.newforestshow.co.uk

A world of forest fun awaits as the three day annual event returns with dazzling displays, games, competitions and even a motorbike stunt performance too. Meet the animals, try local food and drink, watch...

Arts & Crafts

Family Workshop: Make a Wind Chime

31st July-19th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Use all the tools and materials you need to make a windchime to take home. Various dates throughout the summer holidays. Morning and afternoon drop in sessions. 10am-4.30pm. £5 per wind chime, plus gardens...

Outdoor Events

Storm in a Teacup Circus Workshops

31st-31st July 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Join circus company Storm in a Teacup and learn how to master amazing circus skills! Choose from a range of props including plate spinning, juggling and diabolo and be guided by performance experts. 11am-2pm,...

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Kids club

1st-1st August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

Enjoy "very funny" magic shows with Silly Scott, 11am, 12.30 & 2pm, then get crafty with the Creation Station, 11am-4pm. Free.

Outdoor Events

Four Fun Fridays

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Andover High Street

Address: Andover High Street, SP10 1NT

Website: thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk

Free activities on the High Street with workshops, street theatre and entertainment. Every week there's something new for families to enjoy! 11am.

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents FriYAY

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Basingstoke Top of the Town

Address: Top Of The Town, Basingstoke RG21 7QA

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Family fun across this area of Basingstoke. Have a go at a new sporting activity, take part in arts and crafts or try something totally different including a nine hole mini golf course and a BMX show and...

Theatre & Cinema

Open Air Theatre: The Adventures of Dr Dolittle.

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

This funny, much-loved and exciting family adventure is back courtesy of Illyria. £20 (adults)/£12 (children 3-15)/carers and children under 3 free. Early bird prices apply until 31 May. 7-9.30pm.

Theatre & Cinema

Pop Party

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 14:00

Venue: The Berry Theatre

Address: Wildern Lane, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ

Website: https://www.theberrytheatre.co.uk/events/pop-party-aug-2024/

Promising an exhilarating live concert, especially for kids, this brings the latest trending TikTok hits to life in a "vibrant and engaging live" performance. 2pm. £16

Outdoor Events

Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage on Wheels

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 13:00

Venue: Itchen Valley Country Park

Address: Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ

Website: thepointeastleigh.co.uk/events/quentin-blakes-mrs-armitage-on-wheels-aug-2024/

Adapted by Scoot Theatre from Quentin Blake’s classic, this show promises 40-minutes of interactive energy, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and...

Theatre & Cinema

The Spongebob Musical

2nd-4th August 2024

Time: 19:30

Venue: The Haymarket

Address: Wote St, Basingstoke RG21 7NW

Website: https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/bats-next-gen

An underwater adventure for the whole family! BATS Next Gen are bringing the loveable cartoon to life this summer, live on stage! Under 16/Over 65 tickets - £21.00 and standard tickets - £26.00

Theatre & Cinema

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

2nd-4th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: New Theatre Royal

Address: 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD

Website: newtheatreroyal.com

Based on the children's book by Judith Kerr, this 55 minute show follows Sophie and her mummy as they welcome a tiger into their home for tea! Suitable for children aged 3+. Runs from 2pm (Fri), 11am &...

Outdoor Events

Walk with Alpacas

2nd-2nd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Walk with alpacas. £7 for a 15 minute walk with these wonderful animals. Gardens admission ticket or membership also required. 11am-4pm.

Outdoor Events

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

3rd-4th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Beaulieu

Address: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Website: beaulieu.co.uk

A "must-see" family spectacular that brings some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu. One of the biggest supercar events on the south coast, it is essential for all supercar...

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

3rd-4th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

3rd-3rd August 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Theatre & Cinema

Knight Time

3rd-11th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Proteus Creation Space

Address: Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH

Website: https://www.proteustheatre.com

Is jousting as painful as it looks? Just what is the best way to shine rusty armour? Join Jack as he finds out the hard way in this medieval interactive show filled with puppetry and lots of laugh. 10am,...

Theatre & Cinema

Pop Princesses

3rd-3rd August 2024

Time: 14:00

Venue: Kings Theatre Portsmouth

Address: Albert Road, Portsmouth, PO52QJ

Website: kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Children's pop concert with music from Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and more. 2pm. £10-£26.50.

Outdoor Event

Ultimate Activity Camp

4th-11th August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Twyford School

Address: Winchester, SO21 1NW

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Activity day camps for 4- to 14-year-olds with more than 40 activities, including swimming, bowling, football and many more. Promises to develop your child's skills, get them active and socialising with...

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Chocolate Making Week

5th-11th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Chocolate Making Week with fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for...

Indoor Activities

Genie Lab

6th-6th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Army Flying Museum

Address: Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8FB

Website: armyflying.com

Great fun science demonstrations included in museum entry fee. 10am.

Indoor Activities

Blooming Barrels: Wooden Bookmarks

7th-7th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Upper Level, Festival Place (opposite Starbucks)

Address: Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7BA

Website: festivalplace.co.uk

Have "Bloomin’ Barrels of Fun" at these free take-home eco craft workshops on "Wildlife Wednesdays". This week make wooden bookmarks. 11am–4pm. The exhibition space is open from 24 July–30 August...

Outdoor Events

Falconry Day

7th-7th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry visits on 29 July, 7 and 17 August, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays at 11.30am and 1.30pm. Free with gardens admission or membership....

Outdoor Events

Falconry Days

7th-7th August 2024

Time: 10:59

Venue: Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest, SO45 1AZ

Website: exbury.co.uk/events

Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry showcases a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays held at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Free with gardens admission or membership. 11am to 4pm.

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents A Summer of Fun

7th-28th August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: Multiple locations across Basingstoke and Deane

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Family fun across six locations in Basingstoke and Deane including a racing car simulator and traditional games. See the website for times and more information. Free.

Arts and Crafts

Wind in the Willows Art

7th-7th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Address: High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Create a collage inspired by 'Wind in the Willows' at the house's Field Studies Centre and learn about the real lives of the creatures behind the characters. 11am-2.30pm.

Indoor Activities

Models for Heroes

8th-8th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Army Flying Museum

Address: Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8FB

Website: armyflying.com

Try your hand at model making and painting, included in Museum entry fee. 10am.

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Kids Club with Potty Pirate

8th-8th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

"Amazing" magic and mayhem shows. 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm. Free.

Arts & Crafts

Family Workshop: Make a Hanging Basket

9th-30th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Decorate and plant up a beautiful hanging basket to take home. Join a member of the Exbury team for this fun, family workshop. Various dates throughout the summer holidays. Morning and afternoon drop in...

Outdoor Events

Four Fun Fridays

9th-9th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Andover High Street

Address: Andover High Street, SP10 1NT

Website: thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk

Free activities on the High Street with workshops, street theatre and entertainment. Every week there's something new for families to enjoy! 11am.

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents FriYAY

9th-9th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Basingstoke Top of the Town

Address: Top Of The Town, Basingstoke RG21 7QA

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Family fun across this area of Basingstoke. Have a go at a new sporting activity, take part in arts and crafts or try something totally different including a climbing wall, facepainting and Lego workshops....

Outdoor Events

The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck

9th-9th August 2024

Time: 18:30

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner

New for 2024, Quantum Theatre presents a "delightful" outdoor adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale. 6.30pm. £16 (adult)/ £11 (child).

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

10th-11th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

10th-10th August 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Outdoor Events

Sunset at the Trust

10th-10th August 2024

Time: 17:30

Venue: Hawk Conservancy Trust

Address: Visitor Centre, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY

Website: hawk-conservancy.org

The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites families to a special summer’s evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a wide range of their incredible birds...

Outdoor Events

The South Downs Show 2024

10th-11th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Address: Gravel Hill, PO8 0QE

Website: hants.gov.uk

The South Downs Show has been running for decades in various formats and this year runs as a two day event, promising arena acts, dog shows, an animal petting zoo, children's rids, fun zone and more. 10am-5pm.

Outdoor Events

Simply Mercedes

11th-11th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Beaulieu

Address: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Website: beaulieu.co.uk

Mercedes-Benz owners are invited to park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for what promises to be a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts. 10am-6pm.

Arts and Crafts

Art Week

12th-16th August 2024

Time: 09:00

Venue: The Brooks Shopping Centre

Address: Winchester, SO23 8QY

Website: brooks-shopping.co.uk

Demonstrations, master classes and interactive sessions from jewellery making, painting, needlecrafts plus lots more. Times vary - check website for more details. Free.

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Horrid History Week

12th-18th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Horrid History Week with fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for family...

Indoor Activities

Spaces for Growing

13th-13th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Army Flying Museum

Address: Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8FB

Website: armyflying.com

Get your hands dirty with this seedbomb workshop, included in Museum entry fee. 10am.

Arts and Crafts

Wind in the Willows Art

13th-13th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Address: High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Create a collage inspired by 'Wind in the Willows' at the house's Field Studies Centre and learn about the real lives of the creatures behind the characters. 11am-2.30pm.

Indoor Activities

Blooming Barrels: Origami Crafts

14th-14th August 2024

Time: 10:59

Venue: Upper Level, Festival Place (opposite Starbucks)

Address: Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7BA

Website: festivalplace.co.uk

Have "Bloomin’ Barrels of Fun" at these free take-home eco craft workshops on "Wildlife Wednesdays". This week, make origami crafts. The exhibition space is open from 24 July–30 August displaying work...

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Kids Club -Birds of Prey

15th-15th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

See amazing birds of prey, with flying shows at 12pm & 3pm. Then get crafty with the Creation Station. 11am-4pm. Free

Theatre & Cinema

Bugsy Malone - Mayflower Summer Youth Project

16th-17th August 2024

Time: 18:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/bugsy-malone-2024/

The joyous and uplifting comedy musical, Bugsy Malone is back at Mayflower Theatre as the Summer Youth Production for 2024. 6pm & 1pm (Sat). From £16.50

Outdoor Events

Four Fun Fridays

16th-16th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Andover High Street

Address: Andover High Street, SP10 1NT

Website: thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk

Free activities on the High Street with workshops, street theatre and entertainment. Every week there's something new for families to enjoy! 11am.

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents FriYAY

16th-16th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Basingstoke Top of the Town

Address: Top Of The Town, Basingstoke RG21 7QA

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Family fun across this area of Basingstoke. Have a go at a new sporting activity, take part in arts and crafts or try something totally different including scooter workshops and Junk Jodie. 11am- 3pm....

Outdoor Events

The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck Outdoor Theatre

16th-16th August 2024

Time: 18:30

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner

New for 2024, Quantum Theatre presents a "delightful" outdoor adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale. 6.30pm. £16 (adult)/ £11 (child).

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

17th-18th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Falconry Day

17th-17th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry visits on 29 July, 7 and 17 August, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays at 11.30am and 1.30pm. Free with gardens admission or membership....

Outdoor Events

Falconry Days

17th-17th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest, SO45 1AZ

Website: exbury.co.uk/events

Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry showcases a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays held at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Free with gardens admission or membership. 11am to 4pm.

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

17th-17th August 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Outdoor Events

Simply Aston Martin

17th-17th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Beaulieu

Address: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Website: beaulieu.co.uk

Aston Martin owners are invited to park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for what promises to be a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts. 10am-6pm.

Outdoor Events

Simply Ford

18th-18th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Beaulieu

Address: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZN

Website: beaulieu.co.uk

Ford owners are invited to park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for what promises to be a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts. 10am-6pm.

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Dinosaur Week

19th-25th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Dinosaur Week with fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for family fun....

Outdoor Events

Storm in a Teacup Circus Workshops

20th-20th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Join circus company Storm in a Teacup and learn how to master amazing circus skills! Choose from a range of props including plate spinning, juggling and diabolo and be guided by performance experts. 11am-2pm,...

Indoor Activities

Blooming Barrels: Plant Pot Decorating

21st-21st August 2024

Time: 10:59

Venue: Upper Level, Festival Place (opposite Starbucks)

Address: Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7BA

Website: festivalplace.co.uk

Have "Bloomin’ Barrels of Fun" at these free take-home eco craft workshops on "Wildlife Wednesdays". This week, do plant pot decorating. 11am–4pm. The exhibition space is open from 24 July–30 August...

Theatre & Cinema

Madagascar the Musical

21st-24th August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/madagascar-2024/

Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s...

Outdoor Events

Creature Teachers at the Farm

22nd-22nd August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Longdown Activity Farm

Address: Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton, Hants, SO40 7EH

Website: longdownfarm.co.uk

Enjoy feathery, furry, creepy crawly, and reptile encounters. Usual schedule of animal activities throughout the day. No additional cost to standard admissions. 11am-3pm.

Outdoor Events

Exbury Festival of Music: 21st Century Abba.

22nd-22nd August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Back by popular demand, 21st Century ABBA Tribute’s faithful recreation of the Swedish band's signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for an electrifying live performance. £25 (adult)/ £17 (child...

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Kids Club - Lovely Bubble Bhow

22nd-22nd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

Promises amazing, lovely bubble shows. 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm. Then get crafty with the Creation Station, 11am-4pm. Free.

Outdoor Events

Exbury Festival of Music: Upbeat Beatles.

23rd-23rd August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

One of the finest tributes to one of the bestselling bands of all time, The Upbeat Beatles capture the energy and heart of the original Fab Four with a setlist jam packed with hits. £25 (adult)/£17 (child,...

Outdoor Events

Four Fun Fridays

23rd-23rd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Andover High Street

Address: Andover High Street, SP10 1NT

Website: thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk

Free activities on the High Street with workshops, street theatre and entertainment. Every week there's something new for families to enjoy! 11am.

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents FriYAY

23rd-23rd August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Basingstoke Top of the Town

Address: Top Of The Town, Basingstoke RG21 7QA

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Family fun across this area of Basingstoke. Have a go at a new sporting activity, take part in arts and crafts or try something totally different including inflatable axe throwing and 10 pin football....

Outdoor Events

Victorious Festival

23rd-25th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Southsea Seafront

Address: PO4 9RG

Website: victoriousfestival.co.uk

A large family-friendly music festival in a stunning seafront location with views of the Solent. Featuring over 13 stages amazing performances from Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Jamie T, Biffy Clyro, Louis...

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

24th-25th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Exbury Festival of Music: Motown by Moonlight.

24th-24th August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Featuring Capitol Motown and Soul Band, this promises a magical evening of sundown soul and disco at dusk. £25 (adult)/£17 (child, 5-15 yrs/NUS)/£75 (family). 7pm.

Indoor Activities

Models for Heroes

25th-25th August 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Army Flying Museum

Address: Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8FB

Website: armyflying.com

Try your hand at model making and painting, included in Museum entry fee. 10am.

Indoor Activities

Sky Ranger: Heroes and Villains Week

26th August-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Spinnaker Tower

Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO3 1TT

Website: spinnakertower.co.uk

Become a Sky Ranger and enjoy six weeks of fun adventures, with a separate them each week. This week it's Heroes and Villains Week with fun trails activities, it's the ultimate destination in the sky for...

Theatre & Cinema

Bluey's Big Play

27th-30th August 2024

Time: 17:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/blueys-big-play-2024/

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag....

Theatre & Cinema

Open Air Theatre: Romeo and Juliet.

27th-27th August 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Illyria promise a passionate, poetic and gripping production of this Shakespeare. £20 (adults)/£12 (children 3-15). Early bird prices apply until 31 May. 7pm.

Outdoor Events

Timothy Tortoise Story Walk

27th-29th August 2024

Time: 11:30

Venue: Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Address: High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Timothy was Gilbert White’s much-loved tortoise and the explorer wrote about his escapades in his letters and journals. Join this interactive story walk around the grounds: meet the puppet Timothy, hear...

Arts and Crafts

Meet and Make Timothy Tortoise!

28th-28th August 2024

Time: 10:30

Venue: Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Address: High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Timothy was Gilbert White’s much-loved tortoise. Meet a real tortoise and try your hand at modelling him out of clay to take home. 10.30am-2.30pm.

Outdoor Events

Storm in a Teacup Circus Workshops

28th-28th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Hinton Ampner National Trust

Address: Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LA

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Join circus company Storm in a Teacup and learn how to master amazing circus skills! Choose from a range of props including plate spinning, juggling and diabolo and be guided by performance experts. 11am-2pm,...

Outdoor Events

Walk with Alpacas

28th-28th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Address: Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ

Website: www.exbury.co.uk/events

Walk with alpacas. £7 for a 15 minute walk with these wonderful animals. Gardens admission ticket or membership also required. 11am-4pm.

Theatre & Cinema

Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival

29th-29th August 2024

Time: 20:15

Venue: Royal Victoria Country Park

Address: Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA

Website: hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/rvcp

Outdoor cinema, but not as you’ve seen before! This festival claims to be the UK’s largest open-air adventure film tour, bringing inspiration and adventure to the big screen. Promises a collection...

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Kids Club Disco

29th-29th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

Children's disco with dancing, games and lots of fun. 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Free

Outdoor Events

Love Basingstoke Presents FriYAY

30th-30th August 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: War Memorial Park

Address: War Memorial Park, Basingstoke RG21 4AG

Website: lovebasingstoke.co.uk

Free family fun in the park. Have a go at a new sporting activity, take part in arts and crafts or try something totally different including disc golf and soft target archery. 11am-3pm, free.

Outdoor activity

Build the Fort

31st August-1st September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Fort Nelson

Address: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN

Website: royalarmouries.org

As well as engineers and surveyors, it took hundreds of skilled labourers called navvies to erect this massive red brick defence. Have a go at the fun construction challenges this summer and find out how...

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

31st-31st August 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Theatre & Cinema

Disney's Aladdin

5th-29th September 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/disneys-aladdin-2024/

The spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical Aladdin, which is flying into Southampton for a limited season this September. 1.30pm, 2pm, 6pm, 7.30pm (various days). Includes a relaxed performance...

Outdoor Events

International Vulture Awareness Day

7th-7th September 2024

Time: 10:00

Venue: Hawk Conservancy Trust

Address: Visitor Centre, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY

Website: hawk-conservancy.org

Celebrate the world of vultures, the most threatened birds of prey. Learn more about them and sthe birds in "fantastic" flying demonstrations, plus extra activities and help to conserve these vital species....

Outdoor Events

Port Solent 999 Day

7th-7th September 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

Explore emergency services' vehicles and speak to all those working on the front line. 11am-4pm. Free

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

22nd-22nd September 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Theatre & Cinema

Disney's Aladdin Relaxed Performance

25th-25th September 2024

Time: 14:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: mayflower.org.uk

Relaxed Performance of Disney’s Aladdin, which promises to enchant with this timeless story, where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite! 2pm. Tickets from £20.00

Theatre & Cinema

101 Dalmatians

22nd-26th October 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Mayflower Theatre

Address: 22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

Website: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/101-dalmatians-2024/

The smash hit musical stars Kym Marsh ('Coronation Street' and Hear’say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella De Vil. 2pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) & 7pm. From £24.50

Outdoor Events

Hovercraft Experience Flight

27th-27th October 2024

Time: 14:19

Venue: Southsea Hoverport

Address: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD

Website: hovertravel.co.uk

A 60 minute behind-the scenes hovercraft experience with a unique 20 min hovercraft demo flight. 2.20pm. £59 (adult)/£35 (child)/£5 (infant)

Outdoor Events

Port Solent Halloween Kids Club

31st-31st October 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Port Solent

Address: The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP

Website: www.portsolent.com

Spooky fun with Silly Scott magic shows, 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm, plus ghoulish craft with the Creation Station, 11am-4pm. Free.

Theatre & Cinema

The Snow Queen

17th-30th December 2024

Time: 11:00

Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall

Address: Guildhall Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB

Website: www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/the-snow-queen-a-frozen-adventure/

Join the Snow Queen and her sister on a frozen adventure to reclaim her crown and learn how to use her magical powers for good. Differing times daily including 11am, 12pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 7pm & 17.30pm....

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