Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024

Hampshire 

 Paultons Park launches new bus service with Xelabus and the New Forest National Park

For more information about Paultons Park’s new bus route, https://paultonspark.co.uk

New X24 bus service to Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World

Butser Ancient Farm for a Family Archaeology Day www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Watercress Line Summer Fayre, www.watercressline.co.uk

Gilbert’s Games and Country Fair www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

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Alice Holt Forest www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice – at Gilbert White’s House www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Hollycombe Steam Collection’s Fairground Weekend  www.hollycombe.co.uk/

Lavender Fields’ Open Days: www.thelavenderfields.co.uk

Chawton House Library  www.chawtonhouse.org/

Walks www.easthants.gov.uk/walking

Cycling www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism

South Downs Show and Hampshire Wood Fair: www.southdownsshow.co.uk/

Jane Austen’s House Museum www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/

Jane Austens House, Chawton, from the garden 2

Regency Week  www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk

Accommodation  www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism and petersfieldinfo@btconnect.com

Blenheim Palace Family Cycling Day www.blenheimpalace.com

Families take part in the family cycle day at the The Blenheim Palace Sportive & Family Cycle Day, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Sunday 17th August, 2014.
Families take part in the family cycle day at the The Blenheim Palace Sportive & Family Cycle Day, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Sunday 17th August, 2014.

 

Kent

Kent is bursting with thrilling attractions, impressive sites and stunning scenery, making it the perfect location for a family day out.

Seal watching in Ramsgate www.seasearcher.co.uk 

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Cycling heaven in Gravesend www.cyclopark.com

Deer-spotting at Knole Park www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole 

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Hidden History at Tonbridge Castle www.tonbridgecastle.org

Roman adventures at Lullingstone Castle and World Garden  www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk 

Broadstairs Folk fun in www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk 

The Historic Dockyard Chatham  A Summer of Unlimited Family Fun at www.thedockyard.co.uk

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Dreamland adds thrilling new ride to its line up www.dreamland.co.uk.

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Dinosaur Mayhem Rainham Shopping Centre Friday 7 August 2015, 11am to 3pm Look out for our giant walkabout dinosaur whilst creating dinosaur masks and gliders in our free activity tent. Take away a dinosaur balloon model and have your face painted in Jurassic style! www.medway.gov.uk

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Erith Riverside Shopping Centre will be hosting a fantastic Family Fun Day on Saturday 8th August offering Erith families the chance to browse a variety of unique gift stalls and meet the popular children’s book character, The Gruffalo. erith-riverside.co.uk

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Samphire Hoe Education Centre  Saturday 25 July to Monday 31 August 11.00am to 3.00pm daily www.uponthedowns.org.uk

Chiddingstone Castle  Summer Vintage Fair at – Sunday 2 August 2015 www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk 

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Sussex

 Strictly Fiesta, Brendan Cole to appear at West Sussex 20th anniversary festival 7, 8 & 9 August 2015 West Dean Gardens www.westdean.org.uk/chilli

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