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Things to Do in Alton

26 attractions and days out

Curtis Museum ⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

Curtis Museum

This High Street museum offers fascinating exhibits for families to explore together, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit, though accessibility is limited.

Immersion Escape Rooms ⭐ 5.0

Escape Room Challenges

Immersion Escape Rooms

Challenge your family's problem-solving skills at this Alton town centre escape room venue, where pushchairs are welcome throughout and baby changing facilities are provided.

Alton Sports Centre ⭐ 3.8

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Alton Sports Centre

An active leisure facility offering swimming and sports activities with onsite parking, refreshments and a restaurant, though families should note limited accessibility and baby facilities.

Jane Austen's House ⭐ 4.7 1.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Jane Austen's House

Visit the former home of Britain's beloved novelist on Winchester Road, where interactive exhibits bring Regency life to vibrant reality for young visitors. Family facilities include accessible toilets, baby changing and picnic areas.

Alice Holt Forest ⭐ 4.6 6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Alice Holt Forest

Explore woodland trails and activities at this welcoming forest perfect for all ages, with full accessibility, dining options, and dogs welcome throughout the scenic grounds.

Alice Holt Forest Bike Bike Hire ⭐ 4.8 6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Alice Holt Forest Bike Bike Hire

Explore Surrey's scenic woodland trails on two wheels with bike rental for all ages, complete with parking, dining options and accessible facilities perfect for family cycling adventures.

Go Ape Alice Holt ⭐ 4.7 6.1 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Alice Holt

Swing through the treetops at this thrilling forest adventure park where everyone from toddlers to grown-ups can tackle aerial obstacles and zip wires amid the stunning Alice Holt woodland.

Birdworld ⭐ 4.5 6.2 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Birdworld

Home to more than 2000 feathered and furry residents near Farnham, this family-friendly wildlife park features exciting bird displays and popular penguin feeds. Fully accessible with dining options available.

Odiham Castle ⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Odiham Castle

Step back in time at this unique eight-sided stone fortress, Britain's sole octagonal keep, where medieval flint walls and historic pathways await exploration in the Hampshire countryside.

Frensham Great Pond ⭐ 4.5 7.9 mi away

Lakes & Reservoirs

Frensham Great Pond

This medieval lake boasts a sandy shoreline perfect for family picnics, with pushchair-friendly paths, dog-walking routes, and refreshments available for relaxing waterside days out.

Adventure Golf
Junglemania Adventure Golf ⭐ 4.8 8 mi away

Adventure Golf

Junglemania Adventure Golf

Navigate exotic jungle-themed obstacles at this family-friendly crazy golf course, where pushchairs are welcome throughout and baby changing facilities are available for your convenience.

Ash & Co. Workshops ⭐ 4.9 8.3 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Ash & Co. Workshops

Young makers can learn hands-on carpentry skills and craft their own toy wooden vehicle at these engaging family workshops held in a relaxed business park setting.

Pots To Doodle Do Pottery Studio ⭐ 4.6 8.6 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Pots To Doodle Do Pottery Studio

Get creative as a family at this charming Cliddesden pottery studio where you can paint your own ceramics while enjoying refreshments from the onsite café, with parking and facilities available.

Ceramics Cafe Farnham ⭐ 4.3 8.7 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Ceramics Cafe Farnham

Unleash your family's creativity at this central Farnham studio where children and adults can paint pottery pieces to treasure, from mugs to keepsakes perfect for gifting or keeping.

Ceramics Cafe Basingstoke ⭐ 4.8 8.9 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Ceramics Cafe Basingstoke

Get creative as a family at this hands-on pottery studio where you can paint ceramics while enjoying refreshments from the onsite café, perfect for a fun indoor activity.

Basing House ⭐ 4.5 9 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Basing House

Explore the atmospheric ruins of this historic Tudor mansion in Old Basing, complete with an onsite restaurant and full facilities including parking, toilets and baby changing areas.

Rural Life Centre ⭐ 4.6 9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Rural Life Centre

Discover countryside heritage through engaging exhibits showcasing traditional farming and village life, then let children explore vintage play equipment. Wheelchair accessible with parking, toilets and a restaurant on site.

Parks & Play Areas
North Downs Way National Trail 9.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

North Downs Way National Trail

This stunning long-distance walking route winds through Surrey's scenic countryside, offering breathtaking views and an onsite restaurant, though facilities are limited and trails aren't suitable for pushchairs.

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line ⭐ 4.7 9.2 mi away

Railways & Transport

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line

Step back in time aboard heritage steam trains running through stunning Hampshire countryside, with family-friendly facilities including dining options and full accessibility for all visitors.

Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery ⭐ 4.5 9.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery

Discover Basingstoke's heritage through engaging exhibitions at this accessible museum and gallery, featuring an onsite restaurant and convenient parking for families exploring local history and art together.

Trapped In Fiction Escape Rooms ⭐ 5.0 9.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Trapped In Fiction Escape Rooms

Challenge your family's problem-solving skills at this centrally-located Basingstoke escape room venue, where you'll work together to crack puzzles and break free from immersive fictional scenarios.

PizzaExpress Basingstoke ⭐ 3.9 9.3 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

PizzaExpress Basingstoke

Family-friendly pizzeria offering delicious Italian dining in Basingstoke, with full wheelchair access, baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly spaces throughout for stress-free meals with little ones.

Vue Basingstoke ⭐ 4.4 9.3 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Basingstoke

Catch blockbuster releases and family favourites across ten cinema screens at this modern multiplex in Festival Place, complete with snacks, parking and wheelchair access.

Flip Out Basingstoke ⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Basingstoke

This action-packed trampoline park at Festival Place offers bouncing fun for all ages, from toddler sessions to challenging ninja assault courses. Onsite parking, dining and full accessibility make it perfect for families.

The Sculpture Park ⭐ 4.7 9.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

The Sculpture Park

Explore over 650 striking artworks dotted across scenic woodland trails at this dog-friendly open-air gallery where families can picnic among thought-provoking sculptures.

Atmosphere Trampoline Park ⭐ 4.3 9.9 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Atmosphere Trampoline Park

Bounce into action at this Basingstoke trampoline venue offering exciting jump sessions for all the family, complete with accessible facilities and baby changing areas to keep everyone comfortable.

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