I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Hampshire · March 9, 2023

Where to go Roller Skating in Hampshire 2023

The children have recently found a love of rollerskating and it inspired me to find safe places for them to skate locally as well as more skating lessons and sessions that they can attend around their school hours. I wrote about where to go roller skating in Surrey but there are also so many skate parks, indoor roller rinks and leisure centres that offer skating options across Hampshire too.

I thought I’d put together all the roller skating options we’ve found across Hampshire in the hope they give your children more skating options too. There are roller skating rinks, places to skate outside and even options for roller skating birthday parties , private parties or other special events too. 

Do I need to take my own roller skates rollerskating?

Many roller skating sessions offer skate hire and pad hire and others you bring your own skates so do click through and check the full information before booking. Also, if you are able to take your own skates it would be good to invest in a pair so that the children are always using the same skates, know they fit well and get used to them to skate.

Roller Skating Lessons in Hampshire

There are many indoor family rollerskating sessions in Hampshire that also offer lessons as part of each session. Below I’ve shared all the indoor roller skating sessions I could find along with information on whether they also offer instructor led sessions or lessons.

Indoor Roller Skating Sessions in Hampshire

Surrey & Hampshire Roller Skating Clubs – Havant, Farnborough, Portsmouth, Bordon

Fun roller skating, skating games and roller hockey for kids of all ages. Suitable for beginners and experienced skaters.

Details: Various times through the week. Check website for details.


Disco Skate Drop In Sessions – Harlington Centre, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4BY

A great, fun introduction to roller skating. Just turn up and Disco Skate will help you find your feet in no time! You will need to bring a sports top water bottle, a cycle helmet, and be ideally in shorts and t-shirt. These sessions have no music, are great for children who don’t like loud noise. Roller skates and safety pads included.

Details: £5 per child, 2pm to 5pm


4D Sports Clubs – Seaclose Fairlee Road, Unit E5, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DN

Details: Various sessions through the week


Roller Discos in Hampshire

Disco Skate – The Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Alex Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9QA

Details: £6, includes skate hire


Southsea Skatepark Roller Disco – Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO5 3NZ

Details: Fortnightly on a Saturday, 7pm to 10pm, £5 per person. £2.50 for skate hire.


Bordon Roller Rink – Whitehill and Bordon Enterprise Park, Budds Lane, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0JE

Details: Saturday from 5-8pm or 6-9pm


Sk8house – West Street, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1QP

Details: Every Saturday, 4pm to 6pm, £7 including skate hire


4D Sports Clubs – Seaclose Fairlee Road, Unit E5, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DN

Details: Friday and Saturday nights, age 11+


Skate Parks in Hampshire

Skate parks are a great place to try out your new roller skating skills and practice in your own time. Here are the skateparks in hampshire:

  • Southsea Skatepark – Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO5 3NZ
  • Manor Park Skate Park – 302 High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4LT
  • Farnborough Skate Park – Westmead, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7RY
  • Berewood Skate Park – 140 London Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 5ST

Roller Skating Party Hampshire

Rollerskating is a great idea for a birthday party and many of the above options offer group bookings so you can enjoy skate parties as part of a birthday celebration. Plus, we have plenty more Birthday Party Ideas in Hampshire here.

  • Disco Skate
  • Bordon Roller Rink

Ice Skating in Hampshire

Ice skating is also really popular and here are the places you can ice skate in Hampshire:

  • Planet Ice Basingstoke – Planet Ice Arena, Leisure Park Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6PG
  • Planet Ice Gosport – Fareham Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0ZX
  • Southampton Ice Rink at West Quay (Seasonal) – The Esplanade, Medieval Walls, West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1QE

I hope that’s given you some ideas for skating lessons and places for the whole family to skate in Hampshire. If we’ve missed your favourites off the list please do get in touch and let me know. We’re planning more similar posts like this to – where to go ice skating in Hampshire, bowling alleys in Hampshire and more. If there’s something you’d like us to write about just drop me a line and I’ll add it to the list.

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Comments

  1. Eva Stretton says

    March 12, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    Oh I’m useless at skating, just cannot do it without falling

    Reply
  2. kartik narayan says

    July 17, 2023 at 10:35 am

    Thanks for posting this. Have been searching for roller skating lessons for my 6 yr old son.
    Will call and enquire,

    Reply

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