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If you’ve made the most of your adventures at Peppa Pig World, have met Peppa, George and the crew and have created some happy family memories together, then you may be looking for other days out nearby, especially if you are planning a short break nearby.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Come along and meet the resident animals at New Forest Wildlife Park from native creatures such as deer, hedgehogs and a fox through to the more exotic including bison, otters and more. Plus, there are large play areas for both toddlers and older children and regular keeper talks.
Longdown Activity Farm
Meet some of the farmyard animals at Longdown Activity Farm. Have a go at feeding kid goats, search for freshly laid hens’ eggs in the coops and enjoy endless fun on the play equipment.
New Forest Reptile Centre
Open during Hampshire’s school spring and summer holidays, The New Forest Reptile Centre gives you excellent opportunities to learn more about some of the UK’s reptile and lizard species. Look in on the wildlife pods and see if you can spot the famous adder, among other things. Admission is free with a suggested donation.
Mottisfont House & Gardens
Mottisfont is a National Trust property that sits along the River Test and is famed for its Rose Garden in the summer months. Children will love the outdoor play area plus, there’s a large lawn ideal for picnics on those finer days.
During the school holidays, look out for seasonal trails to follow and be sure to grab an ice cream from the Stable Tea Rooms!
Beaulieu
With the National Motor Museum, Little Beaulieu play area, monorail and Palace House, there’s lot to see and do on a day out to Beaulieu.
Keep an eye on the ‘Simply’ events which are held regularly throughout the year, bringing with them a number of different car meets.
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Take a trip to some of Hampshire’s beaches such as the beach at Lepe Country Park. Build sandcastles, paddle in the water and soak up the summer vibes with some alfresco dining or a beach picnic.
Go New Forest Pony spotting
With the New Forest National Park within a stone’s throw of Peppa Pig World, you can step into this stunning landscape in no time. Keep an eye out for the famous New Forest Ponies who graze the land here. In spring, you may even see some of the newly born foals. Just be sure to keep your distance and follow the New Forest Code.
Furzey Gardens
Sitting on the edge of the New Forest, Furzey Gardens offers a tranquil spot for a day out. Little ones will love going in search of the many hidden fairy doors and houses as well as playing in the natural play area. There’s an onsite tearoom for refreshments too.
Eling Tide Mill Experience
A great wet weather alternative, The Eling Tide Mill Experience is one of only a handful of working tide mills left in the UK. Visitors can step back in time and enjoy learning about the workings of the newly restored mill and discover how the tide is harnessed to power the centuries old machinery to grind wheat into flour. Children have the chance to dress up in costumes from days gone by and a programme of family events takes place too.
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
Pop along to the deer feeding platform at Bolderwood, in the heart of the New Forest. Here, during the summer months, you can often spot the herd of fallow deer.
A great picnic spot, you can also follow various walking trails from the main Bolderwood car park.
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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.
Longdown Activity Farm is a fantastic day out for everyone. A daily schedule of farming activities includes kid goat and calf bottle-feeding, duck feeding, and meeting small animals such as baby chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs during the Animal Encounter Experience. There are lots of other farm animals to see too.
Come and discover some of the UK's native reptile and lizard species at this fascinating centre in the heart of the New Forest. Free admission, donations welcome.
Ancient trees, babbling brooks and rolling lawns frame Mottisfont's 18th-century house with a medieval priory at its heart. There’s space to run, jump and play, and always something for families to do, with activity trails in school holidays and a special family exhibition every summer.
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family, and Abbey Ruins featuring an exhibition of monastic life.
Lepe Country Park has something for everyone. The long stretch of shingle beach is popular with kite surfers and wind surfers, families and holidaymakers. From the shoreline you can look across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Watch yachts, ferries and cargo ships on their way to and from the harbours and marinas dotted along the south coast.
A tranquil hidden garden nestled in Minstead, in the New Forest National Park, with thatched tea rooms, beautiful plants and fairy doors to discover.
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.
Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.
