October Half Term in Hampshire 2025
*This article is in the process of being updated – many attractions haven’t announced their activities for this year yet so I’ve kept last year’s events on for some attractions until I can update them.
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October half term is one of our favourite school holidays as a family. The start of the school year always takes some getting used to, it’s exhausting being back in such a strict routine after the summer, and so, by October half term, we’re all in need of a break. Plus, it’s autumn, the perfect time to snuggle up at home, make hot chocolate and play board games together.
It’s also lovely to get outside, go for a walk and make memories surrounded by all the signs of autumn. So I thought I’d put together some ideas of things to do across Hampshire this October half term.
When is October half term in Hampshire?
October half term in Hampshire runs from 27 October to 31 October 2025. Some schools will have an inset day or two attached to the start of end of the half term, making it a little longer.
So here we have ideas of things to do this autumn half term. I hope it’s helpful and if there’s anything that I’ve missed please do get in touch and let me know.
Days Out in Hampshire
If you’re just looking for a day out to enjoy over the October half term holiday dates then we have a lot of inspiration for you and these posts should be helpful:
If you’re happy to go a little further afield then these posts may be helpful too:
- Family Days Out in the South East
- Educational Days Out in the South East
- Educational Days Out in London
- Things to Do on a Family Trip to London
- Things to do in London on a Rainy Day
Afternoon Tea in Hampshire
If you fancy going for afternoon tea as a half term treat there are plenty of places to choose from and these guides may help you find somewhere perfect!
- The Best Places to Have Afternoon Tea in Hampshire
- 14 Options for Children’s Afternoon Tea in Hampshire
Fireworks in Hampshire
Half term is when all the fireworks displays start to happen and there are so many across Hampshire this year. This post has all the information you need to add fireworks to your half term plans:
National Trust Trails
National Trust sites often have fantastic trails to keep children entertained. Here are the ones on this half term in Hampshire:
The Vyne – Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL
‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure – 11 October to 2 November 2025 – Included with admission
Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around The Vyne with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.
Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your prize/sticker.
This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children.
You can read about our time at The Vyne here
Mottisfont – Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0LP
Agent 11¾ Spy Family Trail – 4 October to 2 November 2025 – Included with admission
Ian Fleming, creator of the James Bond series, was a frequent visitor to Mottisfont. This October, children of all ages can join the secret service, with a trail inspired by the dashing intelligence officer.
There’ll be plenty of undercover challenges, from cracking codes to creating disguises, to fire the imagination and motivate the next generation to join His Majesty’s Secret Service.
You can read about our trip to Mottisfont here
Hinton Ampner – Alresford SO24 0LA
Halloween Half Term Trail: Wilma the Witch is on a Quest! – 18th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025 – £2 per trail
Calling all young adventurers – the gates are flung wide for two weeks of magical adventures in the Hinton Ampner gardens. Join the quest to find the missing feathers and meet mysterious beasts along the way! Tackle bean bag challenges, leap, jump and dash your way through the quest finding clues and solving puzzles to resolve the mystery this October Half Term.
Days Out with Half Term Activities in Hampshire
Winchester Science Centre – Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HZ
Science Spooktacular – 12th October to 4th November 2024 – Weekends and school holidays
It’s trick or treat season and Winchester Science Centre are pulling out all the stops to make this one full of science treats! There’s a trick or treat trail, science shows, discos and more!
Halloween UV Pumpkin Party – 29th October 2025 – £12.50 per child, adults go free
If you’re looking for a Halloween event with a difference this October, here’s just the thing for you and it glows in the dark! Calling little monsters, witches and werewolves everywhere! It’s time to put on your Halloween costumes and dancing shoes and join the Science Centre for a UV Halloween Pumpkin Party.
Visit Winchester Science Centre after dark and enjoy a night of UV fun. Your ticket includes entry to the party with a live DJ, glowing face painting, unlimited squash, and a sweet treat to take home. Plus, you’ll get to explore two floors of interactive exhibits and snap some spooky shots in the photobooth.
Trick or Treat Trail – 12th October to 4th November 2024 – Weekends and school holidays
Join Skully the skeleton for a fiendishly fun trick or treat trail around the Science Centre. Skully the skeleton has got muddled up. They’ve lost their bones around the Science Centre and need some help. Can you hunt for Skully’s lost bones? You’ll need to find out what they do and why they are important so that you can put Skelly back together again.
You can read about our time at Winchester Science Centre here
Paulton’s Park – Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL
Halloween Spooktacular – 16th October – 3rd November 2025
Guests can enjoy exciting Halloween shows on selected dates, journey to the American Midwest for Halloween at Tornado Springs and have some spooky fun with Peppa and George.
Read our Paultons Park review here
Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line – Station Road, New Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9JG
Wizard Week – Selected dates, 25th October to 2nd November 2025
The spook-tacular Wizard Week returns! Children of all ages are invited to dress up as their favourite scary character – little monsters, ghosts, witches and wizards! There are prizes to be won at the fancy dress competition, to be held each day and spine-tingling treats are in store – including terrific rides on the Wizard Express heritage train and the thrill of walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the famous railway footbridge where Harry received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the film.
Read about our Day Out With Thomas here and about the Wizard Week event here
Itchen Valley Country Park – Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3HQ
Haunted Forest Halloween Trail – 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Step into the shadows of the Haunted Forest this Halloween… if you dare!
Itchen Valley also have some craft workshops on over half term:
- Bat Craft, Monday 27 October 2025
- Spooky Spider Craft, Wednesday 29 October 2025
- Halloween Lantern Craft, Thursday 30 October 2025
Staunton Country Park – Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5HB
Spooky Staunton Outdoor Trail – 26 October to 3 November 2024
Visit Staunton Country Park for all things spooky this Halloween for the outdoor family trail. Solve the clues, discover interesting facts and try not to get spooked along the way!
Pumpkin Carving – 28 October 2024
Visit Staunton Country Park to carve and decorate your very own spooky pumpkin. Staunton will provide the pumpkins and carving equipment as well as bits and bobs for decorating – you just provide the creativity!
Read about our time at Staunton Country Park here
Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 0QE
Creepy Creatures Outdoor Trail – 26 October to 3 November 2024
Witchy cackles, slithery scales and howling shrieks! Can you find the creatures at Queen Elizabeth Country Park this Halloween? Visit Queen Elizabeth Country Park for all things monstrous this Halloween for our outdoor family trail. Find the creatures, solve the clues and try not to get spooked along the way!
Pumpkin Carving – 29 October 2024
Visit Staunton Country Park to carve and decorate your very own spooky pumpkin. Staunton will provide the pumpkins and carving equipment as well as bits and bobs for decorating – you just provide the creativity!
Little Adventures Halloween Forest School – 30 October 2024
Visit Queen Elizabeth Country Park this Halloween in the woodland where you’ll learn about creepy crawlies, make muddy magical potions, build dens and spooky crafts. There will be a tasty treat to toast around the fire to enjoy out in the woods. Drinks and treats are included for the adults too.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway – Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight Steam, Main Road, Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DS
Wizard Week – 19 October – 31 October 2025
There’s wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet. It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic and there will be a real life magician conjuring up a few tricks plus you can meet the friendly witches of Havenstreet, hear some terrible tales and see some amazing illusions. There’s also free magic shows, a terrifying treasure hunt trail and a chance to explore the grounds before boarding the steam train!
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway – Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ
Halloween Ghost Train – 25 October to 31 October 2025
It won’t be long now until Halloween is upon us, and once again the gardens will be filled with the screams of unsuspecting victims aboard the infamous Ghost Train.
Halloween Face Painting – 25 October to 31 October 2025
Let Exbury turn your little monsters into the coolest, creepiest creatures on the block. From wicked witches to ghoulish characters or one of your favourite designs. Nanuka, from Playful Faces and Balloons, will be there to help you get into the Halloween spirit and show off your scary-awesome style.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving – 25 October to 31 October 2025
It just wouldn’t be Halloween without a spooky pumpkin and you can make yours at Exbury this halloween.
Creepy Crafts Family Workshops – 25 October to 31 October 2025
Join one of the fabulous Creepy Crafts Family workshops, where you will have a choice of two different fun activities. Create a wonderful keepsake to take home with a little help from the Exbury team.
Aldershot Military Museum – Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2LG
Autumn Pumpkin Trail – 24th to 31st October 2024
A naughty witch has hidden her pumpkins around the Aldershot Military Museum! Help to find them all and take home a prize.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving – 28th and 29th October 2024
Visit Aldershot Military Museum to make your very own carved pumpkin, ready for Halloween, with traditional spooky templates, or a special Aldershot Military Museum vehicle.
Read our review of Aldershot Military Museum here
Finkley Down Farm Park – North Way, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6NF
Finkley Halloween Happenings – 18th Oct – Sun 2nd Nov 2025
Enjoy a frightfully freaky Halloween at Finkley, filled with so many special spooky sensations! Head to Halloween at Finkley and enjoy a frightfully freaky time. All the special spooky Halloween activities are included in the all-day entry to Finkley Down Farm. There’s so much to see and do.
You can read about our day at Finkley Down Farm here
Longdown Activity Farm – Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 7EH
Frightful Fun at the Farm – 25th October 2024 to 2nd November 2025
Enter the Haunted Barn at your peril for a howlingly good time. Encounter real-life barn owls and creeeepy creatures with The Creature Teachers, take on the Pumpkin Quest which promises to be fun for all the family.
You can read about our trip to Longdown Activity Farm here
Shanklin Chine – 3 Chine Hill, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BW
Shanklin Chine Halloween Spooktacular – 3 October to 2 November 2025
Dare to be scared this year at the Halloween Spooktacular at Shanklin Chine! Visit for a month-long event filled with eerie decorations, animatronics, live actors and spine-chilling surprises. Be prepared to come face to face with anything from werewolves to wyverns!
Wander through the haunted trails, enjoy themed activities and discover all the secrets held within the Chine’s winding pathways! There’ll also be live music during the weekends, where you can expect to hear an assortment of your favourite monstrous melodies.
Butser Ancient Farm – Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BG
Skeleton Secrets! Half term fun – 26th October to 3rd November 2024
Visit Butser this October half term for a spooky family day out in Hampshire! Embark on a journey through time as you explore the ancient buildings, and search for hidden skeleton bones scattered across the farm.
You can read about our time at Butser Farm here and a more recent review of Butser Ancient Farm here
Milestones Museum – Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6PG
Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians – 25th October to 2nd November 2025
This Halloween, history gets horrible… Step into the world of Horrible Histories’ Vile Victorians at Milestones Museum of Living History as you discover history with the nasty bits left in!
A frightfully fun family day out, where history comes to life in gruesome, gross and ghastly ways, explore Milestones’ indoor, immersive cobbled streets and uncover the weird and woeful ways of Victorian life – with all the gore and more!
In this unique, interactive trail, unlike anything else this half-term, get your hands dirty as you uncover foul facts and icky activities for all ages; from chimney sweeps stuck in sooty flues to gutsy tapeworm traps, poisoned sweets and rat-infested sewers, every stop reveals a new foul fact and a hands-on challenge to try for yourself. Collect exclusive stamps from Horrible Histories’ beloved Rattus the Rat as you go, test your bravery and make memories together that are as hilarious as they are horrible!
Plus, meet creepy costumed characters, from a sinister undertaker and a meddling pharmacist, to a mad medium and even an unlucky leech seller, and witness interactive scenes that delve into Hampshire’s horrid history. These putrid personalities will be roaming the museum to share spooky stories and startling surprises – you won’t want to miss them!
You can read about our trip to Milestones here
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3LJ
Creepy Conservation Week – 26th October to 3rd November 2024
Creepy Conservation Week at the National Museum of the Royal Navy scuttles its way to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this October half-term. Learn about the impact invasive pests have on our mission to protect our historic ships and collections.
A Tudor Halloween – 26th October and 2nd November 2024
This October half term the Historic Dockyard are taking inspiration from 16th century All Hallows’ celebrations and inviting younger visitors to get hands on and create Tudor Halloween-inspired crafts.
Witches, Wise Women and Superstition in Tudor Times – 30th October to 1st November 2024
This October half term explore the world of witches, wise women, medicine and superstition in Tudor times and meet the Historic Dockyard’s very own Wise Woman.
You can read about our time at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard here
Carisbrooke Castle – Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1XY
Halloween Half Term at Carisbrooke Castle – 18th October to 2nd November 2025
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
Blackgang Chine – Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 2HN
Fiesta of the Dead – 24th October to 30th October 2025
Make this Halloween more magical in the Land of Imagination. Experience excitement at Fiesta of the Dead – the Isle of Wight’s most extensive family Halloween event inspired by Día de los Muertos. Celebrate life like never before with our thrilling and enchanting festivities that will leave you feeling uplifted and energetic.
Half Term Activities in Hampshire
Wherever you are in Hampshire, there’s bound to be somewhere nearby with organised family activities or events to keep your children entertained over the holidays. Here are a few suggestions of things to do in May half term in Hampshire:
The Arc – Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8SB
The Arc have various activities on offer throughout half term:
- Make your own colourful air-dry clay ghosts – 27 Oct 2025 – Age 4+, £10 per child
- Make your own colourful air-dry clay monsters – 28 Oct 2025 – Age 4+, £10 per child
- Paint a haunted house on canvas – 28 Oct 2025 – Age 7+, £12 per child
- Build & decorate a dancing wooden skeleton puppet – 29 Oct 2025 – Age 6+, £12 per child
- Create a terrifying trick or treat bag – 30 Oct 2025 – Age 6+, £25 per child
- Print your own spooky t-shirt – 30 Oct 2025 – Age 6+, £30 per child
- Build and decorate a wooden spooky bat tealight holder – 31 Oct 2025 – Age 6+, £12 per child
The Brickworks Museum – Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, Hampshire SO31 7HB
The Brick People bring LEGO back to the Museum – 29th and 30th October 2025
Find the models and minifigures hidden around the museum, see the display of models made from LEGO, enjoy the free play areas and add a LEGO Dot mosaic tile to the wall.
Halloween and Autumn Steam Up – 26th October 2025
The Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for the winter months. As the nights darken and the season draws in, don’t miss the chance to explore the genuinely haunted museum at Halloween.
SeaCity Museum – Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7FY
Southampton Culture Club for Kids October Half Term – 27th October to 29th October 2025
A day of investigation, imagination and discovery for children aged 6.5 to 12yrs who love being creative and learning through fun activities. Led by the experienced cultural services learning team, at Kids’ Club children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things!
D Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery – Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO5 3NT
Airfix extravaganza – 1st November 2024
Make your own genuine Airfix model to take home. Try out a new hobby with help from friendly staff or enjoy some nostalgia and pass on a passion for model making to the next generation. Build your model and get a set of paints to make it look amazing at the museum or to complete it at home.
Whitchurch Silk Mill – 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7AL
Halloween Trail – 29th October 2025
Collect a bag on arrival, or bring your bucket and hunt high and low around the Mill grounds to find the Halloween treats.
BOO-tiful Halloween Fun at Half term – 30th and 31st October 2024
Visit Whitchurch Silk Mill for some BOO-tiful Halloween fun at Half term with special magical printing activities.
Curtis Museum – High Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1BA
Dotty the Dodo’s Autumn Fact Hunt – Until 29th November 2025
Join Dotty the Dodo as they hunt for all the best facts from the natural world!
West End Centre – 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 3JD
The West End Centre has a variety of activities available over half term:
- Mini Artists – 28th October 2025
- Family Pottery – 28th October 2025
- Children’s Pottery – 28th October 2025
And more! See the full list of events at the West End Centre here
Theatre Shows in Hampshire
Going to the theatre is a great activity that the whole family will enjoy and Hampshire has a lot of great theatres to really make the most of. Here are the family shows on during May half term:
Theatre Royal Winchester – Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8SB
- The Gruffalo’s Child – 25th and 16th October 2025
- Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show – 27th October 2025
Princes Hall – Princes Way, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1NX
- Taylormania – 28th October 2025
- Nutcracker – 1st November 2025
Mayflower Theatre – 22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1GE
- The Littlest Yak – 31st October to 1st November 2025
The Anvil Basingstoke – Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR
- You Choose – 25th October 2025
- Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show – 28th October 2025
- The Nutcracker – 2nd November 2025
Treasure Trails
If you want to get outside but you don’t really know where, we love Treasure Trails. It’s an adventure that the whole family can get involved in for less than £10. Solve a mystery, save the day or be a spy! It’s great fun and we always really enjoy it. Here are some of the Hampshire Treasure Trails – you can see the full list here.
- Aldershot – Military Driving Trail
- Basingstoke
- Beaulieu Station to Beaulieu Village
- Brockenhurst
- Fordingbridge
- Gosport
- Historic Southampton
- Lyndhurst – Alice’s Wonderland?
- Petersfield
- Southampton Gardens
- Winchester City and Castle
You can read about one of our Treasure Trail adventures here.
Indoor Activities in Hampshire
If the weather isn’t great over half term then you may want to do something indoors that still gets you out of the house. Here are some ideas:
Libraries in Hampshire
There are many libraries across Hampshire and the vast majority of them have activities and events on for children on a regular basis but especially during school holidays. You can find your local library here and book available sessions online too.
Escape Rooms in Hampshire
Escape rooms are super popular and there are so many family friendly versions around. Here are some ideas for escape rooms in Hampshire:
Roller Skating in Hampshire
Roller skating is such a popular activity and there are so many places you can skate in Hampshire. Here are some suggestions:
Leisure Centres in Hampshire
Leisure centres can be a fantastic place to spend time as a family and they’ve come far over recent times, now having so much more than just swimming pools. Many have climbing facilities, soft play centres and even trampoline parks within them! Here are all the ones in Hampshire to choose from:
- Frogmore Leisure Centre, Yateley – Swimming – Badminton – Gymnastics
- Basingstoke Aquadrome – Swimming – Adventure Golf
- Charlton lakeside, Andover – Adventure Golf – Boating Lake – Playground
- Whitehill and Bordon Leisure Centre – Swimming – Junior Gym
- Hart Leisure Centre, Fleet – Swimming – Junior Gym – Football – Gymnastics – Badminton – Soft Play – Trampolining
- Alton Sports Centre – Swimming – Football – Basketball – Junior Gym – Climbing – Soft Play – Trampolining – Tennis – Squash
- Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield – Swimming – Junior Gym – Basketball – Squash – Badminton – Football – Soft Play
- Winchester Sport and Leisure Park – Junior Gym – Basketball – Active Antz – Football – Swimming – Gymnastics – Football – Badminton – Climbing – Trampolining
- Romsey Rapids Sports Complex – Swimming – Soft Play – Crazy Golf
- Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre – Gymnastics – Trampolining – Sports – Swimming
- Horizon Havant Leisure Centre – Gymnastics – Trampolining – Sports – Swimming
- Totton health and Leisure, Southampton – Swimming – Junior Gym – Badminton
- Wildern Leisure Centre, Southampton – Swimming
- Knightwood Leisure Centre, Southampton – Junior Gym
- Andover Leisure Centre – Swimming – Soft Play – Gymnastics – Boating Lake – Adventure Golf
- Fareham Leisure Centre – Swimming – Junior Gym – Badminton – Dance – Gymnastics – Football – Climbing
- Holly Hill leisure Centre, Southampton – Junior Gym – Swimming
- Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth – Swimming – Climbing
- Gosport Leisure Centre – Swimming – Junior Gym – Trampolining – Football
- Meadowside Leisure Centre, Fareham – Football – Active Antz – Junior Gym – Badminton – Basketball
- Places Leisure Eastleigh – Swimming – Gymnastics – Soft Play – Trampolining
- Bourne Leisure Centre, Emsworth – Junior Gym – Active Antz – Basketball – Badminton – Football
- Lymington Health and Leisure – Swimming – Junior Gym – Gymnastics
- Tadley Health and Fitness – Swimming
- Ringwood Health and Leisure – Swimming – Junior Gym – Soft Play – Badminton
- New Milton Health and Leisure – Swimming – Junior Gym – Badminton
- BH Live Active Pyramids, Southsea – Climbing – Football – Soft Play – Junior Gym
Trampoline Parks in Hampshire
Trampolining is a fantastic activity that children love and it’s perfect for a wet weather day. Here are the trampoline parks in Hampshire – and many of the leisure centres above offer trampolining classes too. It’s great fun for all ages.
- Flip out Basingstoke
- Flip Out Portsmouth
- Flip Out Southampton
- Injoy Southampton
- Injoy Southampton
- The Adventure Barn at Marwell Resort, Winchester
- Partyman World, Eastleigh
- Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre, Eastleigh
- Play Shack, Southampton
- Frankies Fun Factory, Romsey
- Monkey Bizness, Southampton
- Jungle Jeans, Southampton
- Wacky Warehouse Vine Inn, Romsey
- Totcity Roleplay Centre, Andover
- Monkey Bizness Gosport
- Playzone Portsmouth
- Wacky Warehouse at The Sovereigns, Portsmouth
- JR Zone, Newport
- Active Monkeys Play Centre, Fleet
- Ignition Racing Simulators, Farnborough
- 360 Play Farnborough – Read our review here
- Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
- Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
- Westquay Shopping Centre, Southampton
- Marlands Shopping Centre, Southampton
- Brooks Shopping Centre, Winchester
- Festival Place, Basingstoke
- Whiteley Shopping Centre, Fareham
- Port Solent, Portsmouth
- Westgate Retail and Leisure Park, Aldershot
- The Meads Shopping Centre, Farnborough
- The Meridian Centre, Havant
- Swan Centre, Eastleigh
- Fareham Shopping Centre
- Hart Shopping Centre, Fleet
- Hollywood Bowl Eastleigh
- Hollywood Bowl Southampton
- Hollywood Bowl Basingstoke
- Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth
- Tenpin Southampton
- Riverside Bowl, Andover
- Ryde Superbowl
- Rock Up, Whiteley
- Golden Gecko Climbing, Romsey
- QE2 Activity Centre, Burlesdon
- Boulder Shack Climbing Gym, Southampton
- Parthian Climbing Centre, Nursling
- Clip ‘N Climb Portsmouth
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Soft Play and Indoor Play Centres in Hampshire
Soft play and other indoor play centres are fantastic for children and are great for bad weather days too. We have so many great indoor activity hubs in Hampshire from typical soft play centres to role play dressing up experiences.
Shopping Centres in Hampshire
Shopping centres are a great place to spend time. You can wander round the shops, grab some lunch and there are often organised activities and events in to make the most of as well.
Pottery Painting in Hampshire
Pottery painting is a fantastic activity for the whole family as well as being a calm and relaxed experience. Children of all ages will love it and it’s so nice to have something to take away with you afterwards – or pick up a few days later when it’s been fired! Here are our Hampshire pottery painting destinations.
Bowling in Hampshire
Bowling is another great activity for the whole family and perfect when the weather isn’t great. Here are the Hampshire bowling alleys to choose from.
You can read more about where to go bowling in Hampshire here
Laser Tag in Hampshire
Laser Tag was such a new thing when I was a child but they’ve grown massively in popularity over recent years and now laser centres are everywhere. Here are both indoor and outdoor laser tag sites across Hampshire.
You can read more about where to play laser tag in Hampshire here
Climbing Centres and Aerial Adventures in Hampshire
Climbing is another great family activity and we have so many centres across the county – plus those included in the leisure centres above. Here are some more indoor and outdoor centres to give you some climbing inspiration.
You can read more about climbing centres in Hampshire here
Cinemas in Hampshire
Most cinemas have reduced tickets at weekends and in school holidays, a great budget activity that the whole family can enjoy together
Vue – Mighty Mornings
At Vue’s Mini Mornings you can see the best kids and family films from only £2.49 each. Mini Mornings run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am plus every day in the school holidays.
Odeon – Odeon Kids
With special Odeon Kids screenings of the most spellbinding fairy tales and animated films, grown-ups pay kids’ ticket prices, making it a great value day out for the whole family.
There are many other cinemas in Hampshire – Everyman, Empire and Harlequin to name a few, but they all seem to have the same ticket prices and offerings during school holidays.
Holiday Clubs in Hampshire
If you need to work over the holidays and need childcare then holiday clubs are a really popular idea – and there are so many across Hampshire that you’re bound to find one perfect for your children that’s close to where you live or work. This post should help you find one:
I hope that’s given you some inspiration when it comes to organising your half term childcare, days out and activities. I’ll add more events as they’re announced and please do get in touch if I’ve missed your favourite event off the list.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Hampshire this October half term, these posts might help:
