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Hampshire's adventure playgrounds deliver big days out for families, whether you're after treetop zip lines, animal-themed climbing frames or a free community play site where kids can run wild. From wildlife parks with sprawling outdoor play zones to inclusive woodland spaces with something for every age, here's where to head when the kids need to burn off some energy.
Adventure Playgrounds at Hampshire's Top Attractions
Paultons Park, near Romsey
Home to Peppa Pig World, Paultons Park has adventure play covered in a big way. Alongside the rides, the park features impressive play areas including a Viking-themed playground, splash pads and climbing frames that keep the energy levels high all day long.
New Forest Wildlife Park, Ashurst
During a day out at New Forest Wildlife Park, children can head straight for the Go Wild! outdoor adventure playground. Rope swings, climbing frames, sand pits and spider nets are all part of the mix, making it a brilliant complement to the wildlife experience.
Birdworld, Farnham
The Treetop Adventures playground at Birdworld is a natural, outdoor play space with something for all ages. Walkways, giant bird nests, interactive play and climbing structures make it the kind of place children happily lose themselves in for hours.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum, New Forest
Little ones will love the magical wooden palace at Little Beaulieu within the Beaulieu National Motor Museum. There's a climbing wall, wooden bridge, treetop boardwalk and observation tower, plus a dedicated younger children's zone with a sandpit and wooden bus.
The Watercress Line, Alresford
The locomotive-themed adventure playground at Ropley station on The Watercress Line is a dream for young rail fans. A replica train, tunnel, slide, fireman's pole and plenty to climb, alongside a basket swing and climbing wagon for toddlers, make this a genuinely imaginative play space.
Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
The children's playground at Hawk Conservancy Trust has a brilliant bird-of-prey theme running through every piece of equipment. An owl rope swing, Secretary Bird's nest swing, bird's nest climbing net, fireman's pole and wobbly bridge make it a fun extension of a day spent watching incredible flying displays.
Marwell Zoo, near Winchester
Marwell Zoo features five adventure playgrounds conveniently dotted across the site, so parents can grab a coffee while the kids let off steam between animal sightings. Designed for ages 0 to 14, the zones include climbing nets and pirate-themed play areas.
Sky Park Farm, Petersfield
Over in Petersfield, Sky Park Farm has a fantastic adventure playground with a treetop walkway and hilltop fortress for older children, and a dedicated fenced area for under 5s complete with a sandpit and mini fort. Grab a bag of deer food on the way round and make a full afternoon of it.
Wellington Country Park, nr Hook
Ideal for children up to 8 years old, there's plenty to entertain younger visitors at Wellington Country Park. With various adventure playgrounds, a petting farm, splash pad and much more - you can easily spend a full day out here.
Finkley Down Farm, Andover
Finkley Down Farm packs a fantastic range of play into a visit, from the Eco Play area and rocket slide to Atticus' Adventure climbing frame and little farmers' driving school. Good value, great fun.
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, nr Basingstoke
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park is a high-energy day out with over 20 rides and attractions, including a Climbing Castle, Go-Karts and the Dragon Rider Slide. Toddlers have their own dedicated Wrigglers Playground, while bouncy pillows, tractor rides and crazy golf keep the whole family entertained.
For the Thrill Seekers: Go Ape in Hampshire
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If the adults want to join in the fun, Hampshire is home to three Go Ape sites at Itchen Valley Country Park, Alice Holt and Moors Valley. Famous for high-rope courses and zip lines, the Alice Holt and Moors Valley sites also feature the Nets Adventure, a vast enclosed world of bouncy treetop trampolines and giant balls, safe for little ones from age 3.
Adventure Play in Hampshire's Country Parks
Hampshire's country parks are packed with adventure play, and the best part is they're easy, affordable days out with wide open space thrown in for free.
Don't miss The Ants Nest at Moors Valley Country Park, which launched in 2025. Children can enjoy climbing frames, monkey bars, tunnels and slides in a brilliant woodland setting.
Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley features a fully accessible play area with rope swing, climbing wall and accessible slide, set against beautiful views across the Solent. After playtime, families can take a stroll along the seashore or hop aboard the miniature steam railway for a mile-long journey through the park's woodland.
Itchen Valley Country Park in Eastleigh offers both indoor and outdoor play, with all equipment wheelchair and pushchair accessible. A mud kitchen, toddler swings, tunnels, zip wire and climbing frame are all part of the offer, making it a genuinely inclusive day out for families of all abilities.
Manor Farm at Bursledon has a purpose-built play barn packed with equipment for all ages, so the fun continues whatever the weather. Children can also get up close with the farm animals for a proper hands-on experience.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, just off the A3 south of Petersfield, is Hampshire's largest country park. Children can let loose in the play areas and woodland, tackle the assault course, and test their navigation skills with orienteering trails, while bookable experiences including laser tag and a Pop Up Play Village add an extra layer of fun for those who want to make a full day of it.
At Lepe Country Park on the Solent coast, the adventure play area includes a zip line, swings and slide to keep little ones busy before heading down to over a mile of beach. A brilliant combination of play and proper seaside.
Staunton Country Park in Havant has an outdoor play area for children to let off steam alongside a genuinely unique feature, an interactive lookout structure that gives a bird's eye view of the outline of the original mansion below.
Community Adventure Playgrounds in Hampshire
Southampton Common
The nature play and water park on Southampton Common is a brilliant free option for families. Zip wires, a climbing tower, swings, slides and roundabouts sit alongside imaginative water features including spouts, pumps and water wheels, perfect for dam building, splashing and generally getting thoroughly soaked
Portsmouth Youth Connections Playgrounds, Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Youth Connections adventure playgrounds at Landport, Stamshaw, Paulsgrove and Somerstown offer a community-focused approach to play in the heart of the city. Supervised and free to use, these sites encourage free play with large-scale wooden structures, rope swings and sand pits where children can get genuinely hands-on.
Hogmoor Inclosure, Bordon
Set within 54 hectares of woodland and heathland, Hogmoor Inclosure is a wonderful inclusive play space. A large tube slide, zip wires and sandy play area are complemented by waymarked wildlife trails, a Tramper mobility scooter for hire and the on-site Café Hogmoor.
Wild Wonderland, Gosport
For wet weather days, Wild Wonderland in Gosport is an award-winning indoor centre for children aged 0 to 9. A multi-storey play frame, ball pits, air tracks and a full-sized gymnastics sprung floor keep little ones busy, while parents recharge in the café.
Hampshire has adventure play covered in every corner of the county, whatever the weather and whatever the age. For more family days out across Hampshire, visit our website and follow us on social media for daily inspiration.
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Visit Paultons Park to make memories to last a lifetime. Home to 5 incredible themed lands including Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World and with more than 70 exciting rides and attractions on over 140 acres of beautiful grounds, guests of all ages are guaranteed a fun-filled family day out!
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.
Nestled just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border, Birdworld is home to over 1,000 birds, including playful penguins, flamboyant flamingos, chatty parrots, and wise owls. Whether you’re here to marvel at our colourful residents or unleash some energy in our amazing play areas, there’s fun to be had for all ages—rain or shine! Feed the penguins at Penguin Beach, dive into the Owl Academy for an interactive adventure, explore Wetland Waders, or immerse yourself in the vibrant Love + Colour exhibit.
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.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a full day out for the whole family. Come see our brilliant birds at some of the most spectacular flying displays in the UK, changing with the seasons so you’ll experience something new every time you visit! See up to 20 birds flying at once, dramatic effects and music during the shows.
Marwell zoo is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals all within a beautiful 140-acre park. Take a stroll around the outdoor attraction and enjoy the fresh air while spotting animals such as Rothschild’s giraffe, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humboldt penguins, red pandas, clouded leopards, snow leopards and all three species of zebra (to name a few)!
Experience the wonders of a working deer farm within the South Downs National Park at Sky Park Farm. Located in West Harting, Sky Park Farm is a working deer farm that has evolved to offer an opportunity to meet and feed herds of Red, White and Sika deer up close, explore the adventure playground and farm trail and visit The Grazing Rooms cafe, Farm Shop & Butcher, we have something for everyone.
Located 10 miles north of Bournemouth and 5 miles west of Ringwood, you can find us in Moors Valley Country Park. We're just off Horton Road - near to Ashley Heath and the New Forest. Go Ape Moors Valley hosts five action-packed adventures. Explore the forest on two wheels with our all-terrain Segways or test your nerve amongst the trees on one of three high ropes courses.
Northwest of Southampton, close to Eastleigh, you can find us in the heart of Itchen Valley Country Park. Our Hampshire location plays host to two of our high ropes experiences plus axe throwing. We're just off Allington Lane - close to Southampton airport. Whether you're looking for things to do nearby with the kids or a day out with friends we have adventure covered. Treetop Adventure is a one-hour experience aimed at kids and young families. Treetop Challenge is for those over 1.4 metres tall and is 2-3 hours of high wire obstacles, Tarzan Swings and ziplines. Go Ape Southampton also boasts Axe Throwing - a gripping new experience. If you're looking for action packed fun on the south coast, we're one of the best attractions around.
Just 4 miles south of Farnham, and close to Guildford, you can find us in Alice Holt Forest, Surrey. We're just off the A325 - at a place called Bucks Horn Oak. Go Ape at Alice Holt boasts three high ropes experiences. Whether you're looking for things to do nearby with the kids or a day out with friends we have adventure covered. Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus are both a one-hour experience aimed at kids and young families. They're popular for birthday parties if you're after a unique celebration.
Nestled on the outskirts of Southampton, Itchen Valley is the perfect family escape from the hustle bustle of the city, with tranquil woodland walks through enchanting forest and six play areas inspired by nature.
