The summer holidays are fast approaching and for many of us this year will be a little bit different. 

After having to entertain your children throughout lockdown, the thought of what to do now school’s out can seem quite daunting.

But don’t worry, we’ve come up with a list of the best attractions to get you out of the house and have some fun: 

New Forest Wildlife Park 

Opening times: 10am-5.30pm Monday to Sunday.  

Price: Adults £12.50, children £9.50, family £38

Meet endangered animals at The New Forest Wildlife Park where visitors are encouraged to learn about the animals and conversation at the park. 

Some of the species currently at the park include: European bison, giant otters, Scottish wildcats, grey wolves, various birds of prey, owls and many more. 

At the park you are able to walk around and learn about the animals, attend keeper talks and demonstrations as well as enjoy the adventure playground and on-site cafe. 

For more information visit their website. 

Picnic at Titchfield Abbey

Opening times: 10am - 5pm Monday to Sunday.

Price: Free

Why not take your family on an adventure around this 13th century abbey that was once visited by the former King Henry V before he went to battle in France. 

The perfect setting for a picnic and games, this beauty spot has everything you need for a day in the sun, making loving memories. 

With its deep history and medieval architecture the Titchfield Abbey can get any child’s imagination running wild with links to William Shakespeare and Henry VIII.

For more information visit their website.

Manor Farm 

Opening times: reopens on Tuesday, July 21. 

Price: Adults £8.50, children £5.50 Under 3’s - Free 60+ - £7.50 Family tickets £27.50

The farm is located inside the River Hamble Country Park and has plenty of attractions to keep your little ones entertained including cattle, sheep and pigs in the fields as well as the blacksmiths forge.

There is also a cafe which  is currently operating on a take-out basis.

Manor Farm can be found between Portsmouth and Southampton just off the M27.

For more information visit their website.

Mid Hants Railway, Watercress Line

Opening Times: Trains run from 10:50am and the last departure time is 5.10pm. 

Prices: Adults £16, children £8, under 4's free, family £40

Fans of trains and lovers of Thomas the Tank Engine can enjoy a splendid day out at the Mid Hants Railway on the Watercress Line. 

The bright, emerald green steam train has taken people to war, transported evacuees and essential goods including ofcourse, watercress. 

Trains from Alton go through Alresford to Ropley, where you can stop for a picnic, then back to Alton. 

Trains from Alresford stop at Ropley, Alton, Ropley, where you can stop for a picnic, Medstead then Alresford. 

For more information visit their website.

Team Sport Indoor Go Karting, Gosport 

Opening Times: 

Monday to Thursday 1pm -7pm 

Friday 2pm -9pm

Saturday 12noon -8.30pm 

Sunday 12noon to 9pm

Prices: Sunday to Friday £33 per person - Saturday £36 per person 

Thrill seekers and competitive crusaders can unite over a day of indoor go karting at Team Sport.

Following government guidelines has been key to the businesses phased reopening with measures including one spectator per driver and limited team sizes for an initial period of time. 

People are asked to pre-book in advance where possible and bring and wear face masks / coverings. 

For more information visit their website.