Dog-friendly days out in Hampshire

Ringwood

Moors Valley Country Park

★ 4.6 (9,686)

This expansive woodland park delivers adventure-packed days with character-themed activity trails, forest play areas and accessible paths perfect for families exploring with pushchairs, wheelchairs or four-legged friends.

Southampton

Southampton Common

★ 4.6 (6,121)

This expansive green space offers adventure playgrounds and wildlife spotting opportunities for active families, with parking, toilets and refreshments available onsite for a full day out.

Horndean

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

★ 4.6 (4,544)

Explore woodland trails and open chalk downland at this expansive country park near Horndean, perfect for family walks, wildlife watching and outdoor adventures with wheelchair access and facilities.

Ringwood

Avon Heath Country Park

★ 4.5 (2,870)

Explore vast heathland trails and spot native wildlife at Dorset's most expansive country park, with fully accessible paths perfect for wheelchairs, pushchairs and four-legged friends.

Southampton

Itchen Valley Country Park

★ 4.5 (2,360)

This award-winning 440-acre country park offers scenic walking trails, woodland habitats and meadows to discover, with a restaurant, parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout.

Southampton

Red Spider Climbing

★ 4.8 (1,363)

Scale exciting walls and routes at this family-friendly climbing venue, complete with accessible facilities, refreshments on-site, and a warm welcome for pushchairs and dogs alike.

Eastleigh

Lakeside Country Park

★ 4.5 (1,885)

This peaceful Eastleigh retreat features a scenic lake teeming with waterfowl, plus picnic areas, an on-site café and family facilities including baby changing rooms and free parking.

Fareham

The Forest of Bere

★ 4.6 (1,356)

Little adventurers can climb, scramble and explore timber structures and sandy play zones at this Hampshire woodland spot. Bring a picnic or grab refreshments from the onsite café.

Southampton

Tudor House and Garden

★ 4.5 (1,548)

Step back in time at this fascinating historic home on Bugle Street, where period rooms and a beautiful recreated garden bring centuries of family life vividly to life.

Petersfield

Uppark House and Gardens

★ 4.4 (1,715)

This elegant 17th-century estate near South Harting offers grand period interiors and sweeping garden views, with onsite dining and family facilities including baby changing rooms.

Winchester

Blackwood Forest

★ 4.5 (1,330)

Join expert-led outdoor sessions where children discover authentic ranger skills through hands-on forest activities in Hampshire's beautiful woodland setting, complete with refreshments and accessible facilities.

Lymington

Lymington Sea Water Baths

★ 4.5 (1,017)

Make a splash with the kids at this unique tidal seawater swimming pool on Bath Road, offering family-friendly aquatic fun with accessible facilities, nearby parking and snacks available.

Fareham

Curious About Portsmouth

★ 4.7 (633)

Explore Portsmouth's fascinating maritime heritage at this accessible Historic Dockyard attraction where families can enjoy picnics, grab snacks, and discover the city's naval history together.

Fareham

Local Haunts Portsmouth

★ 4.7 (633)

Embark on a spine-tingling guided tour through Portsmouth's dark history, starting from Gallery Zero One in Southsea—perfect for brave families seeking ghostly tales and local legends.

Fareham

Blackbrook Park Play Area

★ 4.7 (633)

This expansive Fareham parkland offers adventure playground equipment suitable for children of various ages, alongside a sports court, with onsite parking and picnic-friendly grounds.

Hayling Island

Hayling Island Beach

★ 4.1 (1,505)

This sandy coastal spot offers swimming in the sea, wildlife watching among coastal plants and birds, plus fun exploring the natural sand dunes. Facilities include parking, toilets and food options.

Southampton

Calshot Activities Centre

★ 4.5 (765)

Hampshire's premier adventure hub offers thrilling water-based activities and climbing walls for active families, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout this expansive coastal venue.

Christchurch

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

★ 4.5 (515)

Family-friendly activity hub offering cycling trails, treasure hunts and camping adventures across scenic New Forest grounds, with full accessibility, dining facilities and welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

Winchester

The Arc Winchester

★ 4.4 (580)

Winchester's cultural hub combines theatre shows suitable for all ages with interactive children's activities and exhibition galleries, plus an onsite restaurant and full accessibility features.

Winchester

Winchester City Museum

★ 4.4 (580)

Explore Winchester's rich heritage through fascinating displays spanning Roman times to the present day, housed in a historic Square building with wheelchair access and nearby parking.

Winchester

Marwell Zoo

★ 4.4 (457)

Experience close encounters with exotic wildlife from giraffes to tigers at this Winchester zoo, featuring interactive keeper talks and five play areas—fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Lyndhurst

Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre

★ 4.6 (344)

Get the whole family active at this Swaythling adventure hub offering climbing walls and canoeing on the River Itchen, complete with parking, wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant.

Southampton

Solent Breezes Beach

★ 4.1 (683)

This Hampshire shingle shore offers a welcoming spot for young children to paddle and play, with wheelchair access and space to enjoy your own packed lunch by the water.

Lee-on-the-Solent

Stokes Bay

★ 4.2 (541)

This Hampshire shingle beach welcomes families for seaside fun and picnics, with wheelchair access and on-site parking making it an easy choice for a coastal day out.

Aldershot

Brickfields Country Park

★ 4.3 (181)

This tranquil Aldershot park welcomes families with accessible pathways, pond life to discover, and scenic spots perfect for picnicking on sunny days.

Emsworth

Emsworth Community Centre

★ 4.4 (135)

This welcoming community hub in Emsworth offers excellent family facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and nearby parking, with visitors welcome to bring their own picnic.

Southampton

Cue Sports Academy

★ 4.9 (53)

Perfect your pool, snooker and billiards skills at this centrally-located Southampton venue featuring professional tables, expert coaching and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments.

Hayling Island

Wacky Warehouse - Farmhouse

★ 3.8 (123)

Let kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre with climbing frames and slides, while you relax in the family restaurant. Complete with accessible facilities and onsite parking.

Romsey

Ampfield Riding Stables

★ 4.4 (52)

Located at Lower Farm, this family-friendly riding stable welcomes pushchairs and offers baby changing facilities, with visitors free to bring their own picnic to enjoy between sessions.

Southampton

Calshot Beach

★ 4.8 (12)

This shingle beach on Hampshire's coast offers wheelchair-friendly access and welcomes families who want to bring their own picnic for a fun day by the water.

Waterlooville

Clip 'N Climb Portsmouth

★ 4.3 (12)

Take on seven exciting climbing walls suited to different abilities at this Alexandra Park adventure centre, perfect for children aged four and up with parking and an onsite restaurant.

Brockenhurst

Beaulieu

Discover motoring history at Hampshire's Beaulieu estate, home to the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear exhibits and a stunning historic stately home, perfect for a family adventure.