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What can twenty pounds buy you in Hampshire? The answer is a whole lotta fun!
We’ve done the research for you and summed up twenty tremendous things you can do for twenty pounds in Hampshire — and most of them will leave you plenty of change to buy a cuppa in the café too!
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!
1. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Stroll the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside. Take in the beautiful floral displays during any season with plenty for the little ones to explore too. Adult entry is £16.50, children just £4.75, and under 5s go free.
2. Moors Valley Country Park
Head out on a day at Moors Valley Country Park, on the Hampshire/Dorset border. Here, you will find a wealth of play areas to enjoy and trails to follow. Although admission is free to Moors Valley Country Park, all day parking ranges from £14 upwards (depending on the time of year and day of the week).
3. Buckler's Hard
Spend a day in the beautiful maritime village of Buckler's Hard. Discover more about the village's history in the museum (adults £6 and children £4.25) and take a scenic river cruise along the Beaulieu River for £8 (children £6).
4. Exbury Gardens
This spectacular landscaped garden has enough pretty corners to fill a fabulous floral day out. Adult tickets start at £15.95, with a child ticket from just £7.15 and under 3s going free. Add a trip on the scenic steam railway during your visit for £7.50.
5. Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
For a day out that is out of this world take a trip to the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium. By booking 14 or more in advance, you can save compared with booking on the day or the day before with entry to the Science Centre costing from £15.40, and Planetarium show tickets at £4 each.
6. Milestones Museum
Meander the cobbled streets of Hampshire’s museum of living history in Basingstoke. Visitors can pay once and visit all year for £16.50 for an adult ticket, £11.50 for kids, and free for under 5s.
7. Spinnaker Tower
Experience the view from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth – the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast and Britain’s best viewing tower. Online Saver Adult Admission is £13.95 and children £9.95 with littles ones aged 3 and under going free.
8. Jane Austen’s House
Have a regency day out at Jane Austen’s House. Discover the rooms where she lived and wrote, explore the pretty cottage garden, and try out traditional garden games and activities.
Advanced adult entry is £14.50, children £7, and under 6s are free.
9. Winchester Cathedral
Marvel at one of the south of England’s most iconic historical buildings with a visit to Winchester Cathedral. Adult entry is £14 and children under 11 are free.
10. Gilbert White’s House & Gardens
The beautifully restored house and gardens in Selborne of natural history pioneer Gilbert White has much to explore for visitors of all ages. Adult entry for the garden is £13.50 and £16.50 for the house and garden. Under 16s are £6 for full entry, and under 5s go free.
11. New Forest Wildlife Park
Follow the ultimate nature trail in the heart of the New Forest and see how many of the 260 animals you can find including otters, wild roaming deer, wolves, and wildcats. Adult entry is £15.95, and children aged 3 and above are £12.50.
12. West Green House Gardens
Step into these glorious gardens - a riot of colour across the summer months. With tickets from £10 for an adult.
13. Aldershot Military Museum
Delve into Aldershot and Farnborough's military history on a visit to this museum. Join in with activity sheets and take on the WW2-inspired assault course. Adults £11, children 5-15 £8. Entry gives you a ticket valid for a year.
14. Whitchurch Silk Mill
Discover more about the history of silk production and weaving in this fascinating riverside museum. Adults are £11 and children £5. Entrance is valid for one year.
15. The Great Hall and Westgate Museum
Experience two of Winchester's historic sights with your ticket. Tickets cost £9 for an adult and £6.50 for children.
16. Butser Ancient Farm
Butser Ancient Farm, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a wonderful outdoor space showcasing Ancient Britain through experimental archaeology. Pre-book online and adult tickets are £15.50 and £10.50 for children.
17. Calshot Activities Centre
Action enthusiasts are spoilt for choice at the super sporty Calshot Activities Centre. There are multiple experiences to choose from for under £20 including the Take Off wall climbing experience for £13 or snowboard on the dry slope from £19.
18. Hinton Ampner
Also a member of the National Trust family is Hinton Ampner, near Winchester: a house and garden widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of 20th century design. Depending on the season and day, adult house and garden tickets start at £16.50 and children £8.30.
19. Finkley Down Farm
This popular family attraction makes a great day out for the kids. Meet the resident animals, burn off steam in the large indoor play area and make the most of all of the outdoor activities. Tickets are from £13.95 when booked in advance.
20. The Vyne
Another Hampshire jewel in the National Trust crown, The Vyne near Basingstoke is a Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain. The house is surrounded by equally beautiful and impressive gardens. Adult admission is from £18.70 and children £9.40.
For more budget-friendly inspiration check out our Top 10 Free Days Out in Hampshire.
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Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is a large country park on the Hampshire/Dorset border.
The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season.
Escape to the beauty spot of Buckler’s Hard, where history and stunning scenery come together for an unforgettable trip out in the New Forest countryside.Once a bustling shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson’s Navy were built, the charming village of Buckler’s Hard now a peaceful haven. Relax with a cuppa and a slice of cake, take a ramble beside the Beaulieu River, or delve into the village’s history in the Buckler’s Hard Museum.
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary and formal gardens, in a unique riverside location. Exbury also boasts a narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the gardens, plus a play area, fantastic restaurant and much more!
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.
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!
Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian in the town since 1854.
Jane Austen’s House in the picturesque Hampshire village of Chawton is one of the most important literary sites in the world. It was in this inspiring cottage that Jane Austen’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised, and had published all six of her globally beloved novels.
Nestled in the heart of Hampshire, one of Southern England's most historic buildings, Winchester Cathedral boasts centuries of English heritage, magnificent architecture, priceless treasures and works of art.
West Green House Gardens - is the perfect place to visit for all the family through every season!
A must-visit Hampshire attraction for families, couples and anyone with a passion for wildlife conservation and natural surroundings. Nestled in the beautiful ancient New Forest National Park you can find the New Forest Wildlife Park, with something to delight all ages.
Great Hall and Sally Port are the only surviving parts of Winchester Castle, also home to King Arthur's Legendary Round Table
Butser Ancient Farm, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a wonderful outdoor space showcasing Ancient Britain through experimental archaeology. You can visit Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon reconstructed buildings, see ancient breeds of animals and have a go at ancient skills.
A gem of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, Whitchurch Silk Mill is a 19th century water mill that weaves English silk fabrics using 19th century machinery. The Mill is open to the public and is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.
Finkley Down Farm is the place to go! There is always so much to see and do. You can join in with the activities scheduled throughout the day; cuddle a rabbit, or groom a pony; you'll scarcely have time to play on the adventure playground.
Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art.
