Things to Do in Minstead

⭐ 4.7 3.9 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

This New Forest theme park delights families with over 60 rides including the ever-popular Peppa Pig World, plus splash zones and indoor play spaces for all-weather entertainment.

🎟️Zoos & Animal Parks

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary 4 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Spot graceful fallow deer roaming freely at this peaceful New Forest sanctuary, where families can enjoy woodland walks and picnics among ancient trees in beautiful natural surroundings.

⭐ 4.6 4.1 mi away

Farm Parks

Longdown Activity Farm

Young visitors can get hands-on with farm animals including calves, baby goats, alpacas and donkeys at this family-friendly activity farm near Southampton, complete with picnic areas and onsite dining.

⭐ 3.5 4.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Vine Inn

Children can burn off energy in this protected indoor play zone at Ower, complete with an attached family restaurant, parking, and full facilities including baby changing areas.

⭐ 4.5 4.5 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

New Forest Wildlife Park

Follow scenic woodland paths to observe native British wildlife thriving in natural forest habitats at this family-friendly park near Southampton, complete with restaurant and picnic areas.

⭐ 4.5 5.2 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Eling Tide Mill Experience

Step back in time at this rare working tide mill on Eling Lane, where families can discover how water power once shaped daily life in this captivating hands-on heritage attraction.

⭐ 4.8 6.3 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Parthian Climbing Centre

Scale new heights at this family-friendly climbing venue offering walls for all abilities, complete with parking, accessible facilities, dining options and picnic-friendly areas for a full day out.

⭐ 3.7 6.5 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Southampton

Strike up fun at this lively entertainment venue offering bowling lanes, arcade games and laser tag action, plus an onsite restaurant to refuel hungry families between activities.

⭐ 4.9 6.8 mi away

Cycling & Bike Trails

Forest Leisure Cycling

Pedal through the beautiful New Forest trails with bikes for all the family, featuring wheelchair-friendly facilities and baby changing areas at this Burley-based cycle centre.

⭐ 4.0 7.6 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Romsey Rapids Sports Complex

This action-packed leisure centre on Southampton Road delivers thrills with water slides, flumes and a pirate ship, plus calmer swimming areas for all ages and abilities.

⭐ 3.7 7.8 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Applemore PlayZone

A family-friendly leisure venue in Dibden offering facilities that include onsite parking, toilets and baby changing rooms, plus the option to bring your own picnic for a fun day out.

⭐ 4.7 7.9 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Golden Gecko Climbing

Scale the walls at this indoor climbing centre complete with onsite parking, restaurant facilities and baby changing rooms for family convenience.

⭐ 4.4 8 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

New Forest Water Park

Britain's pioneering outdoor inflatable aqua park offers bouncing water fun alongside kayaking and paddleboarding adventures in a stunning New Forest setting near Fordingbridge.

⭐ 4.4 8.1 mi away

Farm Parks

Picking Patch Fordingbridge

Located at Brickton Manor Farm, this children's farm provides hands-on animal encounters with convenient parking, toilets and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments.

⭐ 4.2 8.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Jeans

Kids aged 0-12 can climb and explore exciting play equipment while grown-ups enjoy refreshments at the café. Parking available, with snacks and meals served onsite.

⭐ 4.9 8.3 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

New Forest Activities

Set among tranquil woodland at Hazel Copse Farm, this adventure centre offers thrilling pursuits including archery and canoeing for all ages, with pushchair-friendly grounds throughout.

⭐ 4.2 8.3 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Outdoor Sports Centre

Active families can enjoy climbing walls, multi-sport pitches and more at this well-equipped Southampton venue with onsite dining, parking and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.2 8.4 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Southampton

Strike up family fun at Westquay South with bowling lanes, arcade entertainment and delicious dining all under one roof, plus full accessibility and onsite parking for a hassle-free day out.

⭐ 3.6 8.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre

Southampton's premier aquatic facility boasts outstanding diving boards alongside welcoming family swim sessions, all within fully accessible, pushchair-friendly premises complete with refreshments.

⭐ 4.6 8.4 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton

Catch the latest blockbusters on one of ten screens at this modern multiplex in Westquay South, offering cinema snacks, accessible facilities and convenient parking for memorable family movie outings.

⭐ 4.4 8.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

SeaCity Museum

Explore Southampton's deep connection to the Titanic disaster through compelling exhibits and heartfelt testimonies from residents whose lives were forever changed by the 1912 maritime tragedy.

⭐ 5.0 8.4 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Historic Southampton Guided Walks

Explore Southampton's fascinating heritage on foot with expert-led walking tours departing from the iconic Bargate Monument, perfect for families wanting to discover the city's rich maritime history together.

⭐ 4.5 8.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Tudor House and Garden

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.

⭐ 4.6 8.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Southampton Common

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.

⭐ 4.3 8.5 mi away

Skiing & Snowboarding

Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton

Experience the thrill of winter sports year-round at this Southampton dry ski slope, offering coaching for all abilities from age 4, plus an onsite restaurant and wheelchair access.

🎟️Adventure Golf

Mighty Adventures World 8.5 mi away

Adventure Golf

Mighty Adventures World

Mighty Adventures World, listed under Adventure Golf, near Southampton.

⭐ 4.7 8.6 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

High Score Arcades Southampton

Step into a nostalgic world of classic and modern arcade games at this Southampton gaming hotspot, where families can enjoy pushchair-friendly spaces and baby changing facilities.

8.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

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.

⭐ 4.7 8.7 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Liberty's Owl, Raptor And Reptile Centre

Meet magnificent birds of prey and fascinating reptiles at this family-friendly wildlife centre in Ringwood, featuring flying displays and close encounters with falcons, vultures, hawks and more.

⭐ 4.7 9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Solent Sky Museum

Explore Southampton's remarkable flying heritage through vintage aircraft displays and learn about the local seaplane industry that once thrived along this coastal city's waterfront.

⭐ 4.8 9 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Boulder Shack Climbing Gym

Scale indoor climbing walls at this family-friendly gym with onsite parking, restaurant and picnic areas. Fully accessible with baby-changing facilities and wheelchair-friendly routes for all abilities.

⭐ 4.5 9.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

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.

⭐ 4.3 9.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Monkey Bizness Southampton

This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue features climbing frames and activities for children, plus an onsite restaurant and baby changing rooms. Free parking and accessible facilities make it ideal for families.

⭐ 5.0 9.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Barnyard

Located in Ringwood, this indoor play venue offers children a fun space to climb, explore and burn off energy whatever the weather brings.

⭐ 4.4 9.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Breamore House and Museum

Experience an Elizabethan manor filled with fine art and fascinating collections, plus explore the countryside museum showcasing rural life and crafts from bygone days.

⭐ 4.7 9.7 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Explore globally renowned botanical gardens in Romsey featuring adventure play areas including treehouses and bamboo tunnels, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout the grounds.

⭐ 4.8 9.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

Rev up your family day out at this fascinating motorcycle collection near New Forest, where gleaming vintage bikes span racing history in wheelchair-accessible displays with onsite parking.