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If the summer holidays have you pondering (or panicking) about what to do to keep the children entertained, fear not! We’ve done the summer research for you and pulled together our top family things to do this summer holidays in Hampshire.

Combine your Hampshire break with great food, a pint of Hampshire's finest and a relaxing night's sleep at one of the county's welcoming pubs with rooms.

With summer heatwaves becoming more common, knowing where to escape the hottest part of the day can make all the difference. Fortunately, Hampshire is home to a fantastic selection of indoor attractions where you can stay cool while enjoying everything from fascinating museums and historic buildings to hands-on family attractions and exciting indoor activities.

Beat the heat with these cool Hampshire escapes, from splash parks and ice rinks to shady forests, underground forts and air-conditioned museums.

Keep your children entertained when you go out for a meal with some great family-friendly places to eat which feature indoor or outdoor play areas.

Hampshire's coast has the most: Blue Flag beaches, world-class watersports, incredible seafood, sea fishing and stunning coastal attractions all on the Solent. #AllOnTheCoast 

Pick your own or take your pic amongst the lofty blooms, Hampshire’s sunny south coast climate is great news for anthophiles as summer here heralds several spectacular sunflower fields that pop up across the county every August – here are five of our faves.

Buckets and spades at the ready – looking for a beach day without the crowds? Hampshire’s coastline is dotted with some lovely and lesser-known beaches where you can find your very own spot on the sand for the day – here are five of our faves.  

Looking for great value family days out this summer? Some attractions across Hampshire are helping visitors make the most of the school holidays by passing on savings following the Government's temporary reduction in VAT on admissions to qualifying family attractions.

Splish, splash, splosh – summer is here, and if you’re in need of a dip to cool down, lido back and enjoy these Hampshire swimming pools, water parks, and splash pads.

You’ve got your tickets booked (you lucky thing!), now it’s time to start planning your pre-theatre meal. Whether you are in Hampshire for a musical, amdram, plays or perhaps even a comedy evening, you will find plenty of choice for when it comes to pre- and post-theatre dining.

Hampshire offers something genuinely different when it comes to farm stays and the chance to slow down, get muddy, and wake up to a world that runs at nature's pace. From luxury safari tents pitched among grazing cattle to family cottages deep in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire's working farms make a brilliant base for a rural break.