Things to Do in Winchester

⭐ 4.7

Landmarks & Monuments

Winchester Cathedral

This magnificent medieval cathedral welcomes families with full accessibility, including pushchair-friendly areas and baby facilities, plus dining options or space for picnics.

⭐ 4.4

Castles & Palaces

Winchester Castle and Great Hall

Step into centuries of history at this medieval landmark on Castle Avenue, where you can marvel at King Arthur's legendary Round Table displayed within the magnificent Great Hall. Accessible facilities and nearby parking make exploring this ancient royal fortress perfect for all the family.

⭐ 4.4

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Great Hall with Westgate Museum

Journey through medieval history at this atmospheric 13th-century hall where children can don period costumes and hear captivating tales from centuries past in Winchester's iconic landmark.

🎟️Boat Tours & Cruises

Walsh Tours

Boat Tours & Cruises

Walsh Tours

Accessible boat trips from Castle Hill welcoming families with pushchairs, babies and dogs, with dining available or bring your own picnic to enjoy during your scenic cruise.

⭐ 4.3

Museums & Galleries

Winchester Science Centre

Explore hands-on exhibits where young scientists can control objects using mind power, make their own music and build towering water tornadoes in this fully accessible interactive science museum.

⭐ 4.4

Museums & Galleries

The Arc Winchester

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.

⭐ 4.4

Adventure & Activity Centres

Winchester City Museum

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.

⭐ 4.3

Indoor Soft Play

The Adventure Barn

Young explorers will love climbing through this three-storey play structure featuring interconnected tunnels, wobbly bridges and exciting slides, plus there's an onsite café to refuel hungry adventurers.

⭐ 4.4

Zoos & Animal Parks

Marwell Zoo

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.

⭐ 3.4 6.4 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Southampton

Bounce into action at this dynamic trampoline venue featuring exciting zones for all ages, plus an onsite café and special sessions for tiny jumpers under five.

⭐ 4.6 6.5 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Southampton

Experience thrilling indoor go-karting action with sessions designed for everyone aged nine and above, from competitive racing to fun family drives at this Barton Park venue.

⭐ 4.3 6.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre

This Eastleigh soft play venue keeps energetic youngsters entertained with climbing frames, slides and rope bridges, plus an onsite café and convenient facilities including parking and baby changing.

🎟️Horse Riding

Ampfield Riding Stables ⭐ 4.4 6.7 mi away

Horse Riding

Ampfield Riding Stables

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.

⭐ 4.1 6.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Eastleigh

Strike up some family fun at this Swan Centre bowling venue, where lanes await players of all ages and abilities, plus an onsite restaurant keeps everyone fuelled between frames.

⭐ 4.1 6.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Eastleigh

Catch the newest film releases at this modern multiplex cinema in the Swan Centre, offering family-friendly screenings with full accessibility and dining options available.

⭐ 4.7 6.8 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.

⭐ 4.5 7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hinton Ampner

Experience Hampshire's beautiful Hinton Ampner estate where little ones can explore gorgeous gardens while families enjoy fully accessible grounds, family facilities, and refreshments in a welcoming, dog-friendly setting.

⭐ 4.7 7.5 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.

⭐ 4.5 7.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Lakeside Country Park

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.

⭐ 4.6 7.6 mi away

Railways & Transport

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

Take the family for a nostalgic steam train journey through scenic Lakeside Country Park, with special Thomas the Tank Engine events held throughout the year that little ones will love.

⭐ 4.5 8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Itchen Valley Country Park

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.

⭐ 4.7 8.1 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Southampton

Challenge your family to an adventure through the treetops at this exciting high ropes course in Itchen Valley Country Park, complete with thrilling zip wire finish. Perfect for active kids seeking aerial excitement.

⭐ 4.6 8.4 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Hensting Alpaca Walking Experience

Stroll through the Hampshire countryside alongside gentle alpacas at this hands-on walking experience in Otterbourne, perfect for families seeking a memorable animal encounter with parking and facilities onsite.

🎟️Adventure & Activity Centres

Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre ⭐ 4.6 9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre

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.

⭐ 4.5

Adventure & Activity Centres

Blackwood Forest

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.

⭐ 4.7 9.2 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.

⭐ 4.0 9.3 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.

⭐ 4.3 9.3 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.

⭐ 4.2 9.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Play Shack

Let little ones burn off energy at this Hedge End soft play venue featuring climbing frames and slides, plus an onsite café serving Costa coffee and snacks for parents.

⭐ 4.2 9.7 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Mottisfont - National Trust

Discover centuries of heritage at this enchanting National Trust estate featuring a historic abbey and stunning gardens. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, making it perfect for families.