Welcome to the Days Out In Hampshire blog! Discover family-friendly attractions, beautiful countryside walks, historic landmarks, hidden gems and free things to do across Hampshire.
From the New Forest and Winchester to Portsmouth, Southampton and the Hampshire coastline, we share our favourite places, photographs and real experiences to help you plan your next adventure.
Whether you're looking for family days out, outdoor adventures, local events or somewhere new to explore, our guides are here to offer inspiration and practical ideas. You'll also find the occasional travel adventure beyond Hampshire!
We were invited along to Southampton Anime & Gaming Con 2026 at the Novotel Southampton for a weekend of cosplay, gaming and Japanese pop culture. From impressive costumes to colourful merchandise stalls, here’s what we discovered and what families should know before visiting.
Discover Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, a fantastic indoor family attraction on Southsea seafront. From sharks and colourful tropical fish to the incredible underwater walkthrough tunnel, we share our gifted visit experience, along with useful tips on tickets, parking and what to expect.
We travelled back in time at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke for The Strange Science of Jekyll & Hyde. Here’s what we thought of this interactive Halloween family experience.
We visited 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park for Halloween 2026! Read about our experience, spooky attractions, pumpkin picking and useful tips for families.
We were invited to the WestQuay On Ice preview evening in Southampton! Here’s our family review, including the rink, Olympic figure skater Kristen Spours, ticket prices and helpful tips for visiting.
Discover the best things to see and do during a weekend in Oxford, from free museums and impressive dinosaur displays to famous Harry Potter filming locations and beautiful historic landmarks. Includes family-friendly attractions, parking tips and our personal experience exploring this fascinating city.
Looking for Halloween family days out in Hampshire? Discover 20 places to visit in 2026, from pumpkin patches and spooky trails to farms, attractions and autumn adventures.
Meet the family behind Days Out In Hampshire and discover our love of local attractions, family walks, hidden gems and adventures beyond Hampshire.