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Planning a grand day out for a special occasion or visiting Hampshire for your hols? These top treats make for a most memorable day out for around £30. We’ve got lots of ideas for £30 or less and a few that come in just over the £30 price mark in our budget-friendly guide – all of them are guaranteed to give great value entertainment and enjoyment.
Ticket prices were correct at the time of publishing but please check with each attraction before visiting and you can usually save some money if you book online in advance too!
Things to do for £30 or less...
Beaulieu
A ticket to Beaulieu provides access to an entire assortment of attractions: The National Motor Museum, Palace House & Gardens, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey, The Secret Army Exhibition, and unlimited rides on the monorail. Purchase in advance and an adult ticket is £27, a child is £15.50 and under 4s go free.
The Watercress Line
Hop aboard Hampshire’s heritage railway and steam your way through the county’s glorious countryside with stunning views of the South Downs National Park.
Fares cost £24 for adults and £12 for children when booked online in advance. Children aged 4 and under travel for free. The Watercress Line’s fares give you all day unlimited travel, so you can explore each of the period heritage stations: Alresford, Ropley, Medstead & Four Marks, and Alton.
Hambledon Vineyard
Located in the beautiful South Downs National Park, Hambledon Vineyard is one of England’s leading sparkling wine producers and the oldest commercial vineyard in England.
You can visit the 200-acre vineyard, walk through the historical vineyards, see the state-of-the-art winery (the only one of its kind in the UK) and explore Hambledon’s underground cellars cut directly into perfect white chalk. A vineyard and winery tour and tasting is £28.
Hattingley Valley Vineyard
This purpose-built, eco-friendly winery in rural East Hampshire, is now one of the most advanced wineries in the world, producing some remarkable English wines. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour and tasting experience at Hattingley Valley for £30 per person.
Calshot Activities Centre
Action enthusiasts are spoilt for choice at the super sporty Calshot Activities Centre. There are multiple experiences to choose from for all budgets. Try the climbing wall for £13 or snowsports from £22.
Highclere Castle
The magnificent Highclere Castle – famed for its starring role in Downton Abbey – is only open to the public on selected dates throughout the year so be sure to book in advance to secure your opportunity to see this fabulous Hampshire stately home. A Castle and Gardens ticket costs £25 for an adult and £15 for a child.
For more budget-friendly inspiration check out our 10 things to do for £10, 20 things to do for £20 and Top 10 Free Days Out in Hampshire. Find other things to do here in Hampshire and browse our places to stay.
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With over 280 vehicles in its world famous collection, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu tells the story of motoring in Britain from humble beginnings to the present day. Displays include classic cars, historic sporting motors, modern rally cars, F1 racers, and a rustic 1930’s country garage.
Experience the golden age of steam on the Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'! Whether you are taking a trip down memory lane or making new ones, sit back, relax and travel through the heart of quintessential English countryside by steam train, looking towards stunning views of the South Downs National Park.
Established in 1952, Hambledon Wine Estate is the Birthplace of English Wine. 70 years later, under the esteemed guidance of Berry Bros. & Rudd and Symington Family Estates, they continue to pride themselves on the rich heritage and shared goal: to create the Finest English Sparkling Wine.
Nestled on the edge of the idyllic South Downs in rural Hampshire, Hattingley Valley is a family-owned English winery with a difference. What began as a small farm diversification project has grown into one of the UK’s most celebrated wine producers, boasting over 180 industry awards and 14 trophies globally. Renowned for its innovative approach to traditional method sparkling winemaking and its ever-so-British personality, Hattingley Valley is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts and experience seekers alike.
Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, Highclere Castle also hosts a unique display of Egyptian antiquities and is the location of the hugely popular ITV series, Downton Abbey.
