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It’s raining, it’s pouring, but rain doesn’t have to stop play here in Hampshire. Step inside history, travel to outer space, or get active undercover: there are plenty of indoor places to go for a rainy day out in Hampshire – here are five of our faves.
Milestones Museum, Basingstoke
Under the welcome shelter of the Milestones Museum roof, the whole family can enjoy a fun and completely dry day out whatever the weather.
Hampshire’s museum of living history recreates life from the Victorian times through to the 1930s and 1940s complete with cobbled streets, immersive streets, shops, and vehicles. There’s also seasonal events throughout the year.
Milestones Museum is located at Basingstoke Leisure Park which has lots more attractions for all-weather fun including iFly Indoor Skydiving, Basingstoke Aquadrome, Planet Ice, and Hollywood Bowl.
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Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Travel beyond the weather and out of this world with a visit to the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.
The interactive hands-on Science Centre has 100 hands-on science exhibits plus also the UK's largest stand-alone digital planetarium. A great place for kids to not only burn off energy, but to learn all about science in the process.
There are also lots of space-tacular events throughout the year including live science shows.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
There is much to explore indoors at the UK’s premier destination for naval history: visit the Henry VIII's flagship The Mary Rose and experience the immersive cinematic experience ‘Dive the Mary Rose 4D’, explore the indoor decks of the HMS Warrior and HMS Victory, burn off some energy with the Action Stations: Commando Experience and discover the depths of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.
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Beaulieu, New Forest
With over 280 vehicles in its world-famous collection, Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum tells the story of motoring in Britain from humble beginnings to the present day. There are huge displays to enjoy indoors including classic cars, legendary F1 cars, famous cars from movies, and the World of Top Gear.
Also indoors, Beaulieu’s magnificent Palace House – the Montagu family home since 1538 – takes you back in time giving an insight into the workings of a Victorian country house.
Calshot Activities Centre
Got some energy to burn but too wet to get outside? Take shelter in the giant hanger of Calshot Activities Centre where you can take on the tallest climbing wall in the South, shred down the dry slope on skies or snowboard, zip along the Aero Trek obstacle course, or go for a spin in the velodrome.
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From cobbled streets to a seaside pier, teddy bears, vintage vehicles, an operating pub, sweet shop and more, there is so much for everyone to see, do and enjoy at Milestones, Hampshire’s museum of living history!
Whether you are looking to spend the day or a quick time out, Basingstoke Leisure Park is packed with activities to enjoy leisure time on your own or with family and friends.
Looking for fun things to do in Basingstoke? Whether you're out with the kiddies or a group of friends looking for exciting activities in the area, how about giving flying a go? Strap in for the ride of a lifetime at iFLY Basingstoke Indoor Skydiving, right in the heart of Basingstoke Leisure Park. It’s a top choice for families and friends wanting to experience the exhilaration of flying without jumping out of an actual plane!
Basingstoke Aquadrome is a state of the art leisure facility with 3 swimming pools which incorporate attractions for every type of swimmer. The 25 metre pool offers fitness swimmers an unrivaled facility. The 20 metre pool has a moveable floor allowing a whole spectrum of activities to take place and the leisure lagoon has 3 super flume rides, a rapid river, bubble pools, water cannons, a toddler area and other features.
Are you ready for an action-packed family adventure? Set off on an exciting journey through the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) at Winchester Science Centre.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history and a must-see for anyone visiting the South of England. A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard allows you step on-board world-famous ships, explore heroic submarines and uncover some of the Navy’s best-kept secrets with first-hand accounts from the Royal Navy’s finest, past, and present.
Explore the remains of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, recovered from the seabed in one of the most challenging archaeological excavations of all time. See thousands of genuine Tudor objects, from the large bronze and iron ship’s guns, to personal items like wooden bowls and nit combs, which recreate life on board with an authenticity no other attraction can provide.
Discover the extraordinary life of a submariner first-hand at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. Explore the depths of Britain’s only surviving Second World War-era ocean-going submarine, HMS Alliance. See and feel how crew members packed into its small spaces and hear from ex-submariners about how they lived and protected the country in such challenging conditions.
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family, and Abbey Ruins featuring an exhibition of monastic life.
Calshot Activities Centre offer a wide range of exciting water and land-based activities for all ages and abilities. The historic hangars accommodate the tallest climbing wall in the South, an indoor velodrome, dry slope and so much more.
