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Family days out in Southampton

16 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Southampton

Southampton Common

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.

Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton

Southampton

Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton

★ 4.6 (4,914)

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.

New Forest Wildlife Park

Southampton

New Forest Wildlife Park

★ 4.5 (4,291)

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.

SeaCity Museum

Southampton

SeaCity Museum

★ 4.4 (4,374)

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.

Solent Sky Museum

Southampton

Solent Sky Museum

★ 4.7 (1,765)

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.

Itchen Valley Country Park

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.

Manor Farm and Country Park

Southampton

Manor Farm and Country Park

★ 4.5 (1,761)

Step back in time to discover heritage buildings and working equipment, then wander through beautiful woodland trails at this accessible Southampton country park with farmyard animals and picnic areas.

Tudor House and Garden

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.

Boulder Shack Climbing Gym

Southampton

Boulder Shack Climbing Gym

★ 4.8 (957)

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.

High Score Arcades Southampton

Southampton

High Score Arcades Southampton

★ 4.7 (638)

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.

Monkey Bizness Southampton

Southampton

Monkey Bizness Southampton

★ 4.3 (1,019)

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.

Solent Breezes Beach

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.

Jungle Jeans

Southampton

Jungle Jeans

★ 4.2 (571)

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.

Jumpin Jax Soft Play and Party

Southampton

Jumpin Jax Soft Play and Party

★ 4.1 (464)

Southampton's energetic indoor activity centre delivers endless fun for youngsters with exciting play zones, refreshments on-site, and baby changing rooms for little ones.

Calshot Beach

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.

Historic Southampton Guided Walks

Southampton

Historic Southampton Guided Walks

★ 5.0 (6)

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.

Quick answers

How many family days out are there in Southampton?+

We list 16 in Southampton. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family days out in Southampton are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Southampton Common (4.6/5, 6,121 reviews), Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton (4.6/5, 4,914 reviews) and New Forest Wildlife Park (4.5/5, 4,291 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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