Including fun days out for toddlers
If you are looking for toddler things to do in Hampshire then this is the list for you. We have included everything you need to keep your little amused throughout the summer holidays and beyond. Our kids activities cover the whole of Hampshire so you’ll never be short of things to do near you.
These are all family friendly toddler activities that include outdoor activities and indoor activities. We’ve also mixed up free things to do and paid ideas. How many of these have you visited?
If you are looking for more things to do in Hampshire then have a look at:
The Best Days Out For Babies in Hampshire – This is a huge list of days out ideas for babies. We’ve included everything from soft plays to playgrounds.
The Biggest List of Baby and Toddler Groups Near Me in Hampshire – This is an updated baby and toddler group list for Hampshire.
51 Free Days Out in Hampshire For Families – Going out doesn’t always have to cost money. This is our huge list of free things to do in Hampshire.
Things to do in Hampshire Guide
Wondering what to do today? Then our guide for ALL things Hampshire is for you!
If you are looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids then this guide is for you. We have over 200+ ideas that you can use to keep your whole family amused while exploring everything Hampshire has to offer!
This is an up to date spreadsheet, in activity order, that you can use when you have no clue what to do. We’ve included everything from country parks, to splash pools, lakes, castles, days out, playgrounds and walks.
Find out more about our Things to do in Hampshire Guide here.
North Hampshire
These toddler activities are a mix of outside and inside things to do. They are all buggy friendly and great places to take your toddler.
Baby groups
Look at our full list of baby groups in Hampshire here.
Mondays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Bethel Babies and Toddlers | 0 – 4 years. 930am – 1130am. | Bethel Baptist Church, Bethel Lane, Hale, GU9 0QA. Book Bethel Babies and Toddlers here. |
| Strength In Mumbers | 10am 6weeks – 4years | Longstock Village Hall, Longstock Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6DT £45 for a 7 week term. Book Strength In Mumbers here. |
| Brookvale Toddler Group | 0 – 4 year. 10am – 1130am | Brookvale Village Hall, Lower Brook Street, Brookvale, Basingstoke RG21 7RU. |
| Littleton Toddler Group | 3 – 4 years. 10am – 1130am | Church Room, Church Lane, SO22 6QY. Book Littleton Toddler Group here. |
| Toddler Sense | 12 months to 4 years. 930am – 1030am | Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Ln, Basingstoke RG22 5HN. Book Toddler Sense here. |
| Warren Tots Pre-Play | 0 – 4 years. 915am – 1030am. | Hatch Warren Community Centre, Long Cross Lane, Hatch Warren, RG22 4XF. Book Warren Tots Pre-Play here. |
| Strength In Mumbers | 930am & 1030am. 6weeks – 4years | Augusta Park Community Centre, East Anton Farm Road, Andover, SP11 6RD. £45 for a 7 week term. Book Strength In Mumbers here. |
| Cornerstone Church | 915am – 1045am 0 years – 4 years. | Immanuel Baptist Church, 109 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PS. Find out more about Cornerstone Church here. |
| Toddler Sense | 9.30am-1020am 13mths-2yrs | WOW Centre Andover, Grace Baptisit Church, Oak Bank, South Street, Andover, SP10 2BX |
| Toddler Sense | 1110am – 12pm 2yrs-4.5yrs | WOW Centre Andover, Grace Baptisit Church, Oak Bank, South Street, Andover, SP10 2BX |
Tuesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby Sensory | 7 – 13 months. 930am – 1030am | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG. Book Baby Sensory here. |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 13 months. 930am – 1030am | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG. Book Baby Sensory here. |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 6 months. 1110am – 1210pm | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG. Book Baby Sensory here. |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 13 months. 1250pm – 150pm | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG. Book Baby Sensory here. |
| Little Angels Andover | 0 – 5 years. 12pm – 230pm | St Pauls community centre, Smannell Rd, Andover SP11 6JP. |
| Popley Little People | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | Melrose Community Hall, 597 Abbey Rd, Basingstoke RG24 9ES |
| St Mary’s Eastrop Toddler Groups | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11.30am | St Mary’s Church, Goat Lane, Eastrop, Basingstoke RG21 7PZ |
| Tots on Tuesday | 0 – 5 years. 10am -1130am | Salvation army hall. Winchester Street Andover SP10 2EA, |
| Tuesday Tots | 0 – 5 years. 945am to 1115am | Oakridge Hall For All, Forsythia Walk, Oakridge, Basingstoke RG21 5RG |
Wednesday’s:
| Name | Activity | Details | Address |
| Messy Monkeys | Messy play | 6 months – 4 years. 915 am – 1015 am | Tangley Parish Village Hall, Tangley, Wildhern, Andover SP11 0JE. Find out how to book Messy Monkeys here. |
| ABC Winklebury Playgroup | Playing | 0 – 5 years. 1230pm – 230pm | Church of the Good Shepherd, Basingstoke, RG23 8BU |
| Andover Library Toddler Time | Playing | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1145am | Andover Library, Chantry Way, SP10 1LT |
| Chill and Chat | Playing | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 12noon | Popley Spotlight Centre, Basingstoke, RG24 9BP |
| Coffee Pot Morning | Playing | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11.30am | Long Meadow Centre, Andover, SP10 5DE |
| Little Explorers Parent and Toddler Group | Playing | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 230pm. | Elim Church,, Andover,, SP10 2BW |
| Toddler Sense | Dancing | 12 months – 4 years. 930am – 1030am | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Oakrdge Hall for All, Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 5RG |
| Sweaty Mama Salisbury and Tidworth | Exercise | 0 – 4 years 9.30am – 10.15am | £40 for 6 sessions. Andover Leisure Centre, West Street Andover, SP10 1QP |
| Toddler Sense | Dancing | 930am-1020am 2yrs-4.5yrs | WOW Centre Andover, Grace Baptisit Church, Oak Bank, South Street, Andover, SP10 2BX |
| Toddler Sense | Dancing | 1110am-12pm 13mths-2yrs | WOW Centre Andover, Grace Baptisit Church, Oak Bank, South Street, Andover, SP10 2BX |
Thursdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 6 months. 930am – 1030am | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 13 months. 1110am – 1210pm | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RG |
| Little Angels | 0 – 5 years. 10am to 1130am | Hatch Warren Community Centre , Longcross Lane , Hatch Warren , Basingstoke RG22 4XF |
| Popley Little People | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am. | Melrose Hall, Melrose Walk, Abbey Road Popley 4 , Basingstoke RG24 9PR |
| Munchkins Baby and Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am to 1130am | Winklebury Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke RG23 8AB |
| St Mary’s Eastrop Toddler Groups | 0 – 5 years.10.00-11.30am | St Mary’s Church, Goat Lane, Eastrop, Basingstoke RG21 7PZ |
| Upper Clatford Parent & Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am to 1130am | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, Upper Clatford, Andover |
| Strength In Mumbers | 10am. 6weeks – 4years | Longstock Village Hall, Longstock Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6DT. £45 for a 7 week term. Book Strength In Mumbers here. |
Fridays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby and Under 2’s Stay and Play Group | 0 – 2 years. 930am to 1030am | Busy Bees Hatch Warren Nursery, Hatch Warren Lane (next to Portsmouth Arms Pub), Basingstoke RG22 4RA |
| Friday Friends | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11.30am | Bridge Street Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Andover |
| Hatch Warren Under 5’s Parent & Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 915am -1030am | Hatch Warren Community Centre, Longcross Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke RG21 4AG |
| TAG Baby and Toddler Group at St Gabriel’s Church | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Tewkesbury Close, Popley, Basingstoke RG24 9DU |
| Toddler Sense | 12 months – 4 years. 930am- 1030am | WOW Baby Sensory Centre Oakrdge Hall for All, Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 5RG |
| Twinkling Stars Baby and Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am to 12pm | Wessex Christian Fellowship, Wessex Close, Basingstoke RG21 3NP |
| Strength In Mumbers | 930am. 6weeks – 4years | St Pauls Church, Smannell Road, Andover, SP11 6JP £45 for a 7 week term. Book Strength In Mumbers here. |
Activities for babies and toddlers in North Hampshire:
1.Old Down Woodland Park
This is a huge green space in Basingstoke that can see found on foot from Firecrest Road. It has a small car park next to the community building with a small playground.
Walk one of the smaller paths to enjoy the local wildlife. Bring the buggy or bikes as the route is mostly flat.
You can find Old Down Woodland Park at 49 Firecrest Rd, Basingstoke RG22 5UL.
2. Alice Holt Forest Country Park
Based near Farnham, there are loads of walking and cycling trails that take you around the park. They have a great playground with loads of green areas to play. This is a great full-day activity for the whole family.
You can find Alice Holt Forest Country Park at Farnham GU10 4LS.
Not far from Winchester, the Watercress Line’s Day Out with Thomas is a must-see for all train fans. The Watercress Line is a 10-mile track which takes around 40 mins to travel. You can do this on a range of different steam and diesel trains which stop at different stations – Alresford, Ropley, Medstead and Four Marks and Alton.
These aren’t your traditional stations, instead, these are well-maintained and beautifully crafted attractions in themselves.
Bring a picnic and they have benches on top of the hill with a small playground for the kids. There’s plenty of routes to walk as well depending on what stop you get off.
You can find Watercress Line at The Railway Station, Station Road, New Alresford SO24 9JG.
This small 8 acres country park is pretty unknown unless you know where to look. Just off Boxalls Lane, this pretty area has pathways throughout the country park that are perfect for visitors with limited mobility and prams. Bring the kids bikes for a ride, have a picnic in the fields and enjoy this little-known park.
You can find Brickfields Country Park at Boxalls Lane, Aldershot GU11 3QJ.
5. Redan Hill Gardens and Play Area
This great garden is flat and fun. It has a nice playground and is great for park games and a picnic.
Aldershot Park is a great little park is flat and perfect for ball games and a picnic. They have a playground and the paths are flat which are perfect for scooters.
You can find Redan Hill Gardens at Windmill Road Aldershot GU12 4SJ.
6. Marwell Zoo
This zoo is great for the whole family. It takes a full day to get around the whole park which is full of animals from all over the world. Take a picnic and put on some walking shoes as the zoo is huge! They have a cute little train and a road train that runs around the park.
You can find Marwell Zoo at Thompson’s Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH.
On the downs, a few miles west of Winchester lies Farley Mount Country Park. This is a large area of open countryside and woods, including chalk-down grassland, Forestry Commission plantation and the Ancient woodland Nature Reserve, Crabwood. Here you will find plenty of trails, wooden play areas hidden within the trees, den building and beautiful wildlife to take in. There are plenty of areas to park up and at and walk from so you may want to do a little research prior to visiting so you can pick the perfect spot for you and your family.
You can find Farley Mount Country Park at Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2JG.
Adventure Barn in Winchester has a huge three-level soft play frame that will keep even the most active child amused. They have tube slides, tumble rollers, and a huge ball pit. For babies and toddlers, they have a dedicated area that includes a bouncy castle and ball pit.
Their cafe is great for the whole family too. They do small bites like cakes and treats plus bigger meals and all hot drinks.
You can find The Adventure Barn at Hurst Lane, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1EZ.
Totcity Roleplay Centre is a great attraction for toddlers. They offer loads of different sections that means the kids can dress up and play pretend. The play area includes a garage, hair and beauty salon, supermarket, cafe, and doctor’s surgery.
This small business offers a great selection of kid-friendly meals too.
You can find Totcity Roleplay Centre at 22-24 Chantry Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1LS.
With it’s vast landscape and stunning views, St Catherine’s Hill in Winchester is a great day out for the whole family. You don’t have to walk to the top of the hill either to get the best views of Winchester.
This stunning land is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the general public who want to enjoy everything this beautiful chalk downland has to offer.
This 47 hectares nature reserve offers the whole family stunning views, historic interest and grazing animals. Walking on the trail you could see anything from butterflies in wildflowers to cattle and sheep throughout the whole year.
You can find St Catherine’s Hill on Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PA.
South Hampshire
If you are looking for toddler activities near the coast then South Hampshire is for you. We have included free things to do as well as a few paid activities that you can do if you want to be out the house all day.
Baby groups:
Mondays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Messy Monday’s | 6 months -5 years 1030am – 1130am | Frankie’s Fun Factory, Unit 3, Romsey Industrial Estate, Greatbridge Rd, Romsey SO51 0HR. This is a messy play class that includes free soft play after your session. £7.50 a ticket. Book Messy Monday’s here. |
| Come and Play | 0 – 5 years. 0930am – 1130am | Sure Start Weston, 60 Foxcott Cl, Southampton SO19 9JQ |
| Happy Blossoms | 0 – 5 years. 0930am – 1130am | Sure Start Swaythling, Honeysuckle Rd, Southampton SO16 3BZ |
| Let’s Play Together | 0 – 5 years. 0930 am – 1115am | Fryatt Centre Toddler Group, Paynes Road, Southampton, SO15 3BY |
| NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group | 0 – 1 years 11am – 12pm | Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, Eastleigh SO50 9NL |
| Sing and Sign Stage One | 1 – 3 years. 115pm – 2pm | St Marks Church, Archers Rd, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU |
| Sing and Sign Stage One | 1 – 3 years. 10am – 1045am | Totton and Eling Community Centre, Library Road (War Memorial Carpark), Totton SO40 3AP |
| Sing and Sign Stage One | 1 – 3 years. 11am – 1145am | Totton and Eling Community Centre, Library Road (War Memorial Carpark), Totton SO40 3AP |
| Soft Play and Active | 0 – 5 years. 0930am – 1130am | All Saints Church Hall, Sedbergh Road, Southampton, SO16 9HL |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 – 4.5 years. 930am – 1015am. | West End Parish Centre Chapel Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3FE. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 1 year – 24m 1030am – 1130am | The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 8m – 13m 1145am – 1245pm | The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2m – 8m 1pm – 2pm | The Hilt, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP. Book here for more information. |
| Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 2pm to 2.30pm | Woolston Library, Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9EF |
Tuesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Little Pretenders | 0 – 5 years 1045am – 1145am | Adult + child: £6.50. Additional children: £3.50 Additional adult: £1. Babes in arms: free. Includes a hot drink! No need to book. The Old Chemist in Bitterne Park triangle,16 Manor Farm Rd, SO18 1NP. |
| Laura’s Messy Play | 0 – 5 years 1030am – 1130am | 1st Fair Oak (8th Eastleigh) Scout Group, 4 Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7AN. Please book here. |
| Buggy Workout | 0 – 2 years. 1115am – 12pm | Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NL. Book Buggy Workout by calling the center. |
| Family Point Stay and Play | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | Lordshill Church Hall, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY |
| Hightown Family Point | 0 – 5 years. 130pm – 3pm. | Hightown Centre, Tunstall Road., Thornhill, Southampton |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 12 – 24 months. 10am – 11am. | The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 8 – 13 months. 115am – 1215pm. | The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2 – 8 months. 1230pm – 130pm. | The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, BITTERNE PARK, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. |
| Poppin | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Above Bar Church, Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FE |
| Portswood Pod Babies group | 0 – 6 months 1015am – 1115am | Main Hall Portswood Church, Portswood Road, SO17 2FY. Book Portswood Pod Babies group here. |
| Singing and stories | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 230pm | Merryoak Community Centre, Acacia Road, Merryoak, Southampton |
| Tender Hearts Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1115am | The Destiny Centre, Kent Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2LJ |
| Townhill Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Townhill Farm Community Centre opposite Doctors surgery SO18 3RA. |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 – 4.5 years. 145pm – 230pm | Shirley Parish Hall St James Road, Shirley, Hampshire, SO15 5QF. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 10-11am – Big Cubs 12-24m | Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 11.15-12.15pm – Little Cubs 8-13m | Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. Book here for more information. |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 12.30-1.30pm – Baby Bears 2-8m | Bitterne Park, The Ascension Centre, 1 Thorold Road, Southampton, SO18 1HZ. Book here for more information. |
| Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 10.30am to 11am | Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NG |
| Story Time | 0-5 years 10.30am to 11.15am | Woolston Library, Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9EF |
| Story & Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 11am to 11.30am | Lordshill Library, Lordshill Centre, Southampton, SO16 8HY |
Wednesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Tabnabs with Tots | 2 years – 4 years. 9am to 10am | Cooking classes with seasonal growing and making activities. Hamble Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, SO31 4JE. Book Tabnabs with Tots here. |
| Tadpoles Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 230pm | St James Road Methodist Church,St James Road Methodist, St James Rd, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE. £2 a family. |
| Bumps & Babies | 0 – 6 months 130pm – 230pm | St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU |
| Family Point | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Salvation Army, 93 North East Road, Southampton, SO19 8AF |
| Mindfully Making It | 2 – 4 years 945am – 11am | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW |
| Mindfully Making It | 0 – 1 years 1115am – 1230pm | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW |
| Mindfully Making It | 0 – 4 years. 230pm – 345pm | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW |
| Mother and Baby Group | 0 – 2 years. 10am – 1130am | Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU |
| NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group | 0 – 1 years. 11am – 12pm | Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh |
| Parent & Baby Legs, Bums & Tums | 0 – 2 years. 130pm – 215pm | Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NL. Book Parent & Baby Legs, Bums & Tums via the centre. |
| Stay and Play | 0 – 5 years. 915am – 1045am | Stay and Play St James’ Church West End, West End, Southampton SO30 3LT 0 – 5 |
| Stay and Play | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Christ The King Church Hall, Commercial Street, Bitterne, Southampton SO18 6BT |
| Tiny Tresures | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NF |
| Diddi Dance | 1-5 years – 4.5 years. 930am – 1015am. | Shirley Parish Hall St James Road, Shirley, Hampshire, SO15 5QF. Book here for more information. |
| Community Playlink | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 1130am. | Swaythling Neighborhood Centre, Hampton Park Way, Southampton SO17 3AT |
| Story & Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 10.30am to 11am | Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 5LL |
| Toddler Time | 0-5 years 2pm to 2.30pm | Woolston Library, Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9EF |
| Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 2pm to 2.30pm | Bitterne Library, Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO18 5EG |
Thursdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Little Pretenders | Thursdays 930am – 1030am and 11am – 12pm | Adult + child: £6.50. Additional children: £3.50 Additional adult: £1. Babes in arms: free. Includes a hot drink! No need to book. The Old Chemist in Bitterne Park triangle,16 Manor Farm Rd, SO18 1NP. |
| Chandlers Ford Rhyme Time | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1030am | Chandler’s Ford Library, SO53 2LH |
| Mindfully Making It | 2 – 4 years 945am – 11am | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW. (There could be a charge for this group.) |
| Mindfully Making It | 0 – 1 years 1115am – 1230pm | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW. (There could be a charge for this group.) |
| Mindfully Making It | 0 – 4 years 230pm – 345pm | Kookies Crafts, Woodley Rd, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DW. (There could be a charge for this group.) |
| Music and Story Time | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 11am | Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, SO15 5LL |
| Sing and Sign Stage One | 1 – 3 years. 1pm – 145pm | Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ |
| Sing and Sign Stage One | 1 – 3 years. 2pm – 245pm | Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ |
| Small Talk Parent and Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU |
| Stay and Play | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11.45am | Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, Southampton so40 2nz |
| Stay and Play | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 12pm | Salvation Army Hall, Whites Way, Hedge End |
| Sing and Sign Babes | 0 – 1 years. 3pm – 345pm | Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2GJ |
| Townhill Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Townhill Farm Community Centre opposite Doctors surgery SO18 3RA. |
| Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 10.30am to 11am | Central Library, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LW |
Fridays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Jellybabies | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Testwood Baptist Church, 283a Salisbury Road, Totton SO40 3LZ |
| NCT Walk and Talk New Parent Support Group | 0 – 1 years. 11am – 12pm | Fleming Park, Passfield Ave, Eastleigh SO50 9NL |
| Pushchair Pitstop | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 1230pm | Elim Church, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HK |
| Sparklers | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Kings Church Centre, 414 Coxford Road, Lordswood, SO16 5FF |
| Spring Road Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Spring Road Evangelist church, Spring Rd, Itchen, Southampton SO19 2NU |
| The Ark Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 12pm | St Johns Church Centre, St James Road, Shirley, Southampton |
| Diddi Dance | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1015am | Pear Tree Church Hall 80 Peartree Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7RT |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 – 4.5 years. 930am – 1015am | Totton & Eling Community Centre Civic Centre Building, Library Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AP Book this playground here. |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 – 4.5 years. 145pm – 230pm | Totton & Eling Community Centre Civic Centre Building, Library Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AP Book this playground here. |
| Rhyme Time | 0-5 years 2pm to 2.30pm | Woolston Library, Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9EF |
| Fair Oak Community Library | 2 – 4 years. 10am to 11am | Fair Oak Community Library, Campbell Way, Fair Oak, SO50 7AX |
11. New Forest Wildlife Park
There is so much to do at New Forest Wildlife Park. Like most places right now you do need to book. They open throughout the week and on weekends. You can bring a picnic or enjoy one of the many cafe’s and outlets they have on offer. The kids will love all the different animals that they have to offer including otters, wolves, and owls.
You can find New Forest Wildlife Park at Deerleap Lane, Southampton SO40 4UH
12. Royal Victory Country Park
Right on Netley seafront, this country park has everything you need for a fun day trip out for the whole family. Enjoy the seaside views from the stony beach or play on one of the three massive green fields. It has a huge adventure playground, a steam train, and a great little cafe with toilets on site.
You can find Royal Victory Country Park at Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA.
Lakeside is off of Wide Lane in Eastleigh. There is plenty of free parking and it was a cafe and toilets. They also have a small train that runs around the country park (charges do apply.)
There’s two or three ways you could walk but we normally go to the left through the second gate. This takes you through a small forest of trees that are on the outer ring of the country park.
This path also takes you to the small play park at the back of the country park to your right or to the huge lake which would be on your left.
There are loads of places to have a picnic and it’s great if your kids love to spot wildlife. The paths are stony but are ok for pushchairs and bikes.
You can find Lakeside Country Park at Wide Lane, Eastleigh SO50 5PD.
14. Manor Farm and Country Park
Based on the other side of Southampton, Manor Farm isn’t just a country park but a working farm as well. This is a great rural family day out that shows the inner workings a Victorian farm.
There is a charge to visit the farm but you get to learn how the farm is run including how the Victorians lived by visiting the on-site school, cottage, and forge. They have a huge inside soft play that’s great for toddlers and bigger kids. They also have a new outside park and tractors that are on a huge enclosed field.
The country park surrounding the farm is just as fun too. Park up and walk one of the many paths and see how much wildlife we really do have in Southampton.
You can find Manor Farm at Pyland’s Ln, Southampton SO31 1BH.
15. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier’s Gardens is like no other gardens. it’s great for the whole family to explore. It is a bit hilly but all the paths are flat. It takes more than a day to walk around the whole park but why would you want too when you can stop off at their wooden playground or visit the treehouse slide.
Parking is on-site but is a small walk away from the entrance.
You can find Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA.
16. Romsey Mystery Treasure Trail and Romsey War Memorial Park
Romsey Mystery Treasure Trail takes you through this old city. You can do this at your own pace and really have some family fun. If you decide to buy the trail map off the website then it comes as a Murder Mystery. It’s perfect for kids six years old and up and takes about 2-hours to complete.
Romsey War Memorial Park is right in the middle of Romsey. It has a river flowing through the side with a big field, play park, and a bandstand.
17. Weston Shore and Mayfield Park
Weston Shore has plenty of parking either end, this is a shingle beach with a playground on the beach and a tarmac path that is perfect for scooters and bikes.
Toilets and the cafe are open seasonally.You can park along the road or in one of the two free car parks. Take the kids scooters or bikes as the ground is flat. Just around the corner is Mayfield Park. It has a very small car park but the playground and green are huge. This playground is perfect for kids under eleven who love to swing and slide.
18. Hythe Ferry and New Forest Bus Tour
The Hythe Ferry is a great way to cross the water with a toddler. It’s a short trip which takes you to Hythe Pier then hop on the train to the bottom. Right outside the pier is the bus top that where you can pick up the New Forest Bus Tour. This is an open top bus tour that takes you around the New Forest. You can get off and on as you like for £17 return and it makes a great day out.
19. Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre
Based in an industrial park, Kids2day offers you the perfect soft play for toddlers and primary-aged kids. They have a section that is gated off for the smaller kids that includes comfy sofas for the grown-ups and small slides and tunnels for the kids.
For older kids, they have a huge three-level play area that they will never get bored in. They have a huge slide and loads of places to run, jump and play around.
You can find Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre at Unit 5 Renown Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4HZ.
20. Injoy Centres Southampton
Injoy is a great place to take the whole family. Not only do they have a huge soft play for older kids with great slides and a ball pit, they also have a dedicated area for toddlers too.
For teens, they also have climbing walls and a trampoline park.
For grown-ups, they have loads of comfy seating and a great cafe that offers hot drinks and sweet treats. It’s completely open so you can see the kids at all times.
You can find Injoy Centres Southampton at Ocean Village, 4, Ocean Way, Southampton SO14 3TJ.
East Hampshire
Covering Portsmouth and beyond, East Hampshire has everything that you’ll need to keep your toddler amused.
Baby groups:
Mondays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby & Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 915am – 1030am | £1 donation. Snack provided. Friendship House, Elm Grove, PO5 1JT |
| Little Steps | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | £1 donation. Snack provided. East Meon Village Hall, Workhouse Ln, East Meon, Petersfield GU32 1PF |
| Andy Pandy Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 930am to 11:00am | 2 New Parade, 38 West Street, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9UY |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 10am – 11am | Horndean, Jubilee Hall |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 1 years old. 1115am – 12pm | Horndean, Jubilee Hall |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 12 – 24 months. 10am – 11am. | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 8 – 13 months. 1120am – 1220pm | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2 – 8 months. 1245pm – 145pm. | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Shipmates | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | St Simons Church, Waverley Rd, Southsea PO5 2PW |
| Rhymetime (Waterlooville) | 0 – 1 years. 11am – 1130am | Waterlooville Library, The Precinct, Waterlooville PO7 7DT |
| Rhymetime (Leigh Park) | 0 – 1 years. 930am – 10am | Leigh Park Library 50 Park Parade, Havant PO9 5AB |
| Rhymetime (Hayling Island) | 0 – 1 years. 1030am – 11am | Hayling Island Library, Elm Grove PO11 9EE |
| Shimmering Stars | 6 weeks – 12 months. 930am-1015am | Westbourne Meeting Place, North St, Westbourne, Emsworth PO10 8SP |
| Sparkling Stars | 1 year – 2 years. 10.20am-11.05am | Westbourne Meeting Place, North St, Westbourne, Emsworth PO10 8SP |
| Sparkling Stars | 3 years – 4 years. 1110am-1155am | Westbourne Meeting Place, North St, Westbourne, Emsworth PO10 8SP |
| Sparkling Stars | 6 weeks – 12 months. 1230pm-115pm | Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0HB |
| Sparkling Stars | 1 year – 2 years. 120pm-205pm | Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0HB |
| Sparkling Stars | 3 years – 4 years. 210pm-255pm | Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0HB |
| St Peter’s Church Parent & Toddlers | 0 – 5 years. 9.30am – 11.30am | St Peter’s Church Church Path The Square Petersfield GU32 3HS |
| Taada UK | 2 – 5 years. 945am – 1045am | Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 1PA |
| Taada UK | 2 – 5 years. 1130am – 1230pm | Lockswood Community Centre, 2 Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6DX |
| Tiddlers Messy Play | 0 – 5 years. 9.30am—11am | Liphook Infants School, Community Room, Avenue Cl, Liphook GU30 7QE |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 12 – 18 months. 930am – 1015am. | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 18 months – 2 years 6 months. 1045am – 1130am | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 2 – 3 years. 1230pm – 115pm. | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Weyford Parent & Toddlers | 0 – 5 years. 8.40am—11.30am | Weyford Infants School, Mill Chase Rd, Bordon GU35 0EP |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11am | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playground here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1130am – 1230pm | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playground here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 2pm | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
Tuesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Tabnabs with Tots | 2 – 4 years. 9am – 10am. | Cooking classes with seasonal growing and making activities. Priory Park Community Hall, Upper Brook Dr, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 6PT. Book Tabnabs with Tots here. |
| Tabnabs with Teeny Tots | 0 – 2 years. 1015am to 11am | Baby messy play supporting baby led weaning. Priory Park Community Hall, Upper Brook Dr, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 6PT. Book Tabnabs with Tots here. |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 3 years. 130pm – 215pm | Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 3AP |
| Boogie Mites | 0 months – 14 months. 230pm – 315pm | Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 3AP |
| Clanfield Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Clanfield Memorial Hall, South Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0RB |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 10am – 11am | Stamshaw & Tipner Community Center |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 1015am – 1115am | Cosham – Highbury Community Center |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 8 – 13 months. 10am – 11am. | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2 – 8 months. 1120am – 1220pm | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2 – 8 months. 1245pm – 145pm. | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Fishes – Parent and Toddler Group (Hayling) | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | South Hayling United Reform Church, Hollow Lane, Hayling Island PO11 9EY |
| Monster Movers | 0 – 1 years. 930am-1015am | SD Studios, Sultan Rd, Portsmouth PO2 7AP |
| Monster Movers | 2 – 4 years. 1045am-1130am | SD Studios, Sultan Rd, Portsmouth PO2 7AP |
| Mums and Tots (Havant) | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Bethel Church Hall, 441 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BD |
| Parent and Toddlers (Hart Plain, Waterlooville) | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12noon | Hart Plain Church, 59 Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RG |
| Shimmering Stars | 6 weeks – 12 months. 930am-1015am | Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville PO7 7AY |
| Shimmering Stars | 1 year – 2 years. 1020am-1105am | Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville PO7 7AY |
| Shimmering Stars | 3 years – 4 years. 1110am-1155am | Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville PO7 7AY |
| Tadaa UK | 2 – 4 years. 10am – 1045am. | The Stride Centre, Havant |
| The Old Schoolhouse Creative Play (Denmead) | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | The Old Schoolhouse Preschool, Denmead Community Centre, School Lane, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 6LU |
| Rainbow Toddlers | 930am. 0 – 5 years. | Rainbow Toddlers, St Faith’s Church, Victoria Square, PO13 9NF. £2 a family. |
Wednesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Little Tiddlers | 0 – 5 years. 1030am – 1215pm | St Jude’s Church, Kent Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3EL. |
| Music Mad – Childrens’ Group | 10 months – 4 years 945am – 1045am | Milton Village Community Association, 182 Milton Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 8PR. £4 a family PAYG. |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 4 years. 10am –1045am | Portchester Castle Street Centre, 18 Castle Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9PP |
| Boogie Mites | 0 months – 14 months. 11am – 1145am | Portchester Castle Street Centre, 18 Castle Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9PP |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 4 years. 10am –1045am | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW |
| Boogie Mites | 0 months – 14 months 11am –1145am | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW |
| Buriton Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 9am—11am | Village Hall, Buriton, High Street, Petersfield, GU31 5RX |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 1015am – 1115am | Hilsea – St Francis Church |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 1 years old. 1130am – 1215pm | Hilsea – St Francis Church |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 12 – 24 months. 10am – 11am. | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 8 – 13 months. 1120am – 1220pm | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Bear Baby Signing | 2 – 8 months. 1pm – 2pm | Burridge Village Hall Botley Road SO31 1BS |
| Little Fish Toddler Groups | 0 – 5 years. 930am to 11am | Holy Rood Church, Gosport Road, Stubbington PO14 2AS |
| Lovedean Parent & Toddlers | 0 – 5 years. 945am – 1145am | Lovedean Village Hall, Lovedean Lane, Horndean PO8 9SF |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 18 months – 2 years 6 months. 930am – 1015am | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 2 – 3 years. 1045am – 1130am | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11am | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1130am – 1230pm | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 2pm. | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
Thursdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Love Family | 0 – 4 years. 10am – 1130am | Stay and play group for pre-school aged children. £1 donation. We provide hot drinks and biscuits (usually chocolate) for adults and a range of healthy toddler snacks for the children. City Life Church, Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JH. |
| Little Steps | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Snacks provided. £1 donation. United Reformed Church, 25 College St, Petersfield GU31 4AG. Find more information here. |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 4 years. 10am – 1045am | St Francis Church, Clayhall Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AJ |
| Boogie Mites | 0 months – 14 months. 11am – 1145am | St Francis Church, Clayhall Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AJ |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 4 years. 10am – 1045am. | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW |
| Boogie Mites | 0 months – 14 months. 11am –1145am | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 10am – 11am | Springwood Community Centre |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 1115am – 1215pm | Southsea – Havelock Community Centre |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 1 years old. 1115am – 12pm | Springwood Community Centre |
| Shimmering Stars | 6 weeks – 12 months. 1230pm- 1.15pm | Ascension Church Portsmouth, Stubbington Ave, Portsmouth PO2 0JG |
| Shimmering Stars | 1 year – 2 years. 120pm-205pm | Ascension Church Portsmouth, Stubbington Ave, Portsmouth PO2 0JG |
| Shimmering Stars | 3 years – 4 years. 210pm-255pm | Ascension Church Portsmouth, Stubbington Ave, Portsmouth PO2 0JG |
| Teeny Tots (Waterlooville) | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | Waterlooville Baptist Church, 368 London Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7SY |
| Thursday Toddlers (Horndean) | 0 – 5 years. 10am -1145am | Napier Hall, Portsmouth Rd, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 9NL |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 12 – 18 months. 930am – 1015am | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 18 months – 2 years 6 months. 1045am – 1130am. | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddlers (Cowplain) | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Cowplain Evangelical Church, Durley Ave, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8XA. Please book here. |
Fridays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Tabnabs with Tots | 2 years to 4 years. 9am to 10am. | Cooking classes with seasonal growing and making activities. Warsash Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Rd, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9HW. Book Tabnabs with Tots here. |
| Little Steps | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Fun filled toddler group. £1 donation. Snack included. 7B South Ln, Clanfield, Waterlooville PO8 0RB |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 2 years. 10am – 1045am | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, PortsmouthPO5 3QW |
| Boogie Mites | 10 months – 4 years. 11am – 1145am | St John’s College Nelson Road, Southsea, PortsmouthPO5 3QW |
| Bumps and Babies | 0 – 1 years. 10am – 1130am | Cowplain Evangelical Church, Durley Ave, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8XF |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 1015am – 1115am | Copnor The Stacey Centre |
| Jiggy Wrigglers Portsmouth | 0 – 5 years old. 1045am – 1145am | Denvilles The Stride Centre |
| Molly Moocow | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11am | Liphook Millenium Hall, 2-10 Ontario Way, Liphook GU30 7LD |
| Open Door | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 12pm. | The Triangle Community Centre, Mill Road, Liss Gu33 7DX |
| Taada UK | 2 – 5 years. 945am – 1045am. | Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 1PA |
| Taada UK | 2 – 5 years. 1115am – 1215pm. | Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 1PA |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 2 – 3 years. 1045am – 1130am. | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Toddler Sense Chichester and Havant | 18 months – 2 years 6 months. 930am – 1015am | WOW Center Chichester, Catholic Bible School, Farm Lane, Chichester, PO18 8SD |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 11am | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1130am – 1230pm | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
| Babies Go Bananas PlayGroup | 0 – 5 years. 1pm – 2pm | Anchorage Lodge Community Centre, Sywell Cres, Portsmouth PO3 5UB. Book this playgroup here. |
21. Staunton Country Park
Staunton Country Park has loads to offer the family of different ages. They have a working farm, beautiful gardens, and glasshouses that are a real sight to see. Parking is close but there is a short walk to the entrance. This is a great place for toddlers. They have a great inside soft play for babies and toddlers that they can explore too.
You can find Staunton Country Park at Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB.
Holly Hill is a woodland park in Fareham near Portsmouth. There are toilets at the top of the main car park, which is on Barnes Close. You can take a picnic as there are loads of benches or places to lay a rug.
Depending on how long you would like to walk, you can pick a trail that takes you through the enchanted forest, over bridges and stepping stones.
You can find Holly Hill Woodland Park at 123 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton SO31 7BH.
Southsea Sea Front is a great if your family want to go scootering or for a bike ride on a flat surface. Opposite the Seafront there is a huge green field that hosts a great playground as well as a great space for picnics and games.
Walk along the seafront a bit more and you’ll come to the lighthouse and Henry 8th Fort that the kids can walk around. The fields this side are hilly but they are great to stand atop to watch the incoming ships come in.
Wherever you park along the seafront you have to pay but they do have toilets either end of the piers and plenty of places to sit down if the kids get tired.
All the paths are flat and there are so many ways you can go!
Portchester Castle is one of our favourite places to visit. It is free to enter the inner walls. Inside you will find a huge green that is great for toddlers to run about. Make sure you visit the amazing cafe on-side for lunch or you can bring your own picnic and sit on the grass.
We love looking around the walls for painted rocks that are left by local kids. See how many you can find then re-hide them for the next family.
The castle is surrounded by the sea and it’s a great place to spot incoming boats.
You can find Portchester Castle at Church Lane, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9QW.
Take a deep dive into our oceans and enjoy what they have to offer. See the sharks swimming over your head, see the rays and enjoy their stunning view of the seafront. When you buy a ticket, it is valid for all day so you can leave and return as you wish.
They have a great splash park for toddlers to enjoy too.
You can find Blue Reef Aquarium at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB.
26. Rock Up Whitley
Based in Whitley Shopping Centre, Rock Up is a fun attraction for the whole family. You can climb all the different climbing walls or enjoy the soft play that is great for younger kids.
They have over 25 climbing walls and loads of different challenges. Make sure you try the Vertical Drop Slide while you are there.
You can find Rock Up Whitley at Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7PD.
27. Little Big Village Locks Heath
While this isn’t a traditional soft play, Little Big Village is a great place for younger kids to come and play. Let them use their imagination and enjoy coming up with stories around the many different areas that this play area has to offer.
You can find Little Big Village Locks Heath at 21, Locks Heath Centre, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 6DX.
28. Fort Nelson
Royal Armouries Fort Nelson is a great place to visit for the whole family. Based in Fareham near Portsmouth in Hampshire, Fort Nelson overlooks the South Downs National park.
The Royal Armouries Fort Nelson is home to an astonishing collection of artillery. This may not sound very family-friendly but it really is. The armouries museum is completely interactive and outside there are tunnels and little hidden parts of the fort that we keep discovering every time we visit.
Fort Nelson and the Royal Armouries museum can be found at Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN. It is 20 minutes from central Southampton and really goes well with a trip to Porchester Castle as they are only 5 minutes apart.
You can find Fort Nelson at Portsdown Hill Rd, Portchester, Portsmouth, Fareham PO17 6AN.
West Hampshire
With the New Forest right on our doorstep, West Hampshire has everything you’ll need to keep your toddler entertained. Bring a picnic and some toys and enjoy the many forest paths and woodland walks with your little one.
Read our Huge Guide to Things to do in New Forest here.
Baby Groups:
Mondays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| HULLABALOO | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130 am | Lymington Baptist Church, 10 New St, Lymington SO41 9BJ |
| Play and Chat | 0 – 5 years. 945am – 1145am | Totton and Eling Community Centre, library road, totton so40 3ap |
| Smartees | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | St Johns Hall, Hythe, Hythe SO45 6BP |
Tuesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby Sensory | 6 – 13 months. 930am – 1015am | Abbotswood Community Centre 4 Abbotswood Common Rd |
| Busy Bees Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Lyndhurst Baptist Church, Lyndhurst SO43 7FG |
| Jelly Tots | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 1130am | Palace Ln, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YG |
| Rhyme Time | 0 – 3 years. 2pm – 230pm | Lymington Library, North Cl, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BW |
| Tots and Tinies | 0 – 3 years. 2pm – 230pm | Ringwood Library, Christchurch Rd, Ringwood BH24 1DW |
| TWINKLERS | 0 – 5 years. 9am-11.15am | Greenbanks Cl, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0SQ |
Wednesdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| Baby Sensory | 6 – 13 months. 930am – 1015am | Abbotswood Community Centre 4 Abbotswood Common Rd |
| Baby Sensory | Birth to 13 months. 12pm – 1245pm | Abbotswood Community Centre 4 Abbotswood Common Rd |
| Little Pickles | 0 – 5 years. 915am – 1130am | New Life Christian Centre, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RZ |
| Mother and Baby Group | 0 – 2 years. 10am – 12pm | Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU |
| Toddler Group at Hythe United Reformed Church | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 1130am | New Road, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6BR |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 years – 4.5 years. 930am – 1015am. | Hythe & Dibden Community Centre Brinton Lane, Hythe, Hampshire, SO45 6DU |
| Diddi Dance | 1.5 years – 4.5 years. 1045am – 1130am | Hythe & Dibden Community Centre Brinton Lane, Hythe, Hampshire, SO45 6DU |
Thursdays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| BARTON ON SEA PLAYGROUP | 0 – 5 years. 130pm – 3pm | Barton on Sea Methodist Church, Cliffe Rd, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7PA |
| BUSY BEES TODDLER GROUP | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Lyndhurst Baptist Church, Lyndhurst SO43 7FG |
| LITTLE EXPLORERS TODDLER GROUP | 0 – 5 years. 915am – 11am | Lymington United Reformed Church, High Street, SO41 9AG |
| RHYME TIME | 11am – 1130am | Lymington Library, North Cl, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BW |
| Small Talk Parent & Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU |
| The Church in the Market Plays | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Market Place, Ringwood BH24 1AW |
Fridays:
| Name | Details | Address |
| BARTON ON SEA PLAYGROUP | 0 – 5 years. 130pm – 3pm | Barton on Sea Methodist Church, Cliffe Rd, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7PA |
| BUSY BEES TODDLER GROUP | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Lyndhurst Baptist Church, Lyndhurst SO43 7FG |
| LITTLE EXPLORERS TODDLER GROUP | 0 – 5 years. 915am – 11am | Lymington United Reformed Church, High Street, SO41 9AG |
| RHYME TIME | 11am – 1130am | Lymington Library, North Cl, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BW |
| Small Talk Parent & Toddler Group | 0 – 5 years. 10am – 12pm | Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU |
| The Church in the Market Plays | 0 – 5 years. 930am – 11am | St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Market Place, Ringwood BH24 1AW |
29. Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary and Furzey Gardens
These two activities are perfect for a sunny day with younger kids. Bolderwood Arboretum is on Ornamental Drive that leads from the A35. It’s got a huge car park and toilets close by. If you go through the gate and follow the path which leads you down to viewing around where you should be able to see some wild deer roaming throughout the forest. Keep walking down and you come across a light stream and a few small ponds. The path is a bit hilly and if it’s been raining you may need wellies. Saying that though, it’s fine for pushchairs and bikes.
You can find Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary at Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive, Lyndhurst SO43 7GQ.
Furzey Gardens is a great place to spot fairies. Walk around the tranquil gardens while letting the kids explore the surrounding woods.
You can find Furzey Gardens at School Lane, Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7GL.
30. Hatchet Pond
Hatchet Pond is in the New Forest and is perfect if the kids need to let off some steam. There’s plenty of parking and it’s a great place to put your wellies on and really explore. The ground is mostly flat so great for bike riding.
You can find Hatchet Pond at New Forest SO42 7WT.
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31. The Cricket Ground
This is a huge area that can get busy in the summer but is great for kids to ride their bikes as the grass is kept low. There is a small river nearby which is great for a paddle in the summer months. The car park does get busy on a dry day.
Laura x
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