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Fun doesn’t have to be pricey. There are so many fabulous things to do in Hampshire that won’t burn a big hole in your wallet so we’ve rounded up ten terrific things you can do for a tenner or less in the county.
Ticket prices were correct at the time of publishing but please check with each attraction before visiting and you can often get the best prices if you book online in advance too.
1. Buckler's Hard River Cruise
Once a bustling shipbuilding village, charming Buckler’s Hard is a tranquil place for a riverside stroll and picnic. Buckler’s Hard village is free to enter but your visit can be enhanced from Easter to October with a cruise on the Beaulieu River for £8.50 for an adult ticket and £6.50 for children.
2. Sky Park Farm
This delightful farm and visitor centre near Petersfield has a farm trail devoted to deer and a brilliant adventure playground for the kids. Adult and child tickets are £7.50 with children under 1 (who cannot yet walk) free.
3. The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
Discover age-old stories of heritage, myth and lore, uncover the hall's battle scars and immerse yourself in the history of ancient secrets at Winchester's Great Hall. Adult tickets are £8.50 and children £6.
4. Hurst Castle
Henry VIII’s artillery fortress sits at the seaward end of a New Forest coastal spit offering one of the best views in England. Explore this Tudor fort for just £9.50 for an adult ticket, £6.50 for a child, and free for under 5s and English Heritage members.
5. God's House Tower
God's House Tower is an arts and heritage venue located at the entrance to Southampton’s fascinating Old Town. Entry is free, but tickets for the Stories Behind the Stones exhibition are well worth their £7 (free for under 16s) with each floor of the Tower taking you on a journey through time until you reach the rooftop with views of the Port of Southampton.
6. Southampton Tudor House & Garden
Step behind the beautiful black and white facade of Southampton's Tudor House & Garden. Explore the exibits and delve into the city's rich history. Standard tickets are £9.50 for adults with 10% saved if you book tickets online in advance.
7. Eling Tide Mill
Visitors can step back in time and enjoy learning about the workings of the newly restored mill at the Grade II* listed Eling Tide Mill near Southampton. Ticket prices are £7.50 for adults and £4.50 for children.
8. Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
This nationally renowned wetland nature reserve at Hill Head is a rich habitat of rivers and marshlands making it a must-visit for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts. Adult entry is £6.50 and children 5 years and older are £3.50.
9. The Hovercraft Museum
Overlooking the seafront at Lee-on-Solent, The Hovercraft Museum is the only dedicated museum about hovercraft in the world! This unique attraction costs just £8 for adults with children aged 5-17 £5.
10. The Brickworks Museum
A visit to The Brickworks Museum invokes the sights, smells and sounds of life in Victorian Britain. With hands-on exhibits, two play areas, a cafe and plenty to see and do in our large site, there has never been a better time to visit. Standard tickets are £7 for an adult and £5 for a child aged 5-16.
For more budget-friendly inspiration check out our 20 things to do for £20, Things to do for £30, and Top 10 Free Days Out in Hampshire.
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A day out at the Eling Tide Mill Experience has something to offer for everyone. The Grade II* listed Eling Tide Mill, which has stood at the centre of life in Eling for centuries, is one of only a handful of working tide mills left in the UK. The Eling Tide Mill, its gift shop, adjacent Visitor Centre, Mill Café and the surrounding riverside walks, combine to form The Eling Tide Mill Experience.
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