Half-term is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the family – but where to go?
In Hampshire we are spoiled for choice when it comes to fun days out, with everything from spending the day enjoying the fresh air to exciting indoor options for rainy days too.
For anyone looking for a personal recommendation, we’ve turned to Tripadvisor to find out some of the best rated attractions according to the people who have visited them.
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Five of the best family attractions in Hampshire
Solent Sky Museum
Where: Albert Road South, Southampton
Rating: 4.5/5
About: Solent Sky Museum showcases the history of aviation in Southampton - Spitfire City - and the surrounding Solent area.
Boasting 18 complete airframes, including a Supermarine Spitfire and Supermarine S6a (N248), as well as four cockpit sections.
The mighty Sandringham Flying Boat welcomes visitors to board and sample the luxury of air travel at the time while the cockpits of the Supermarine Swift and Harrier Jump Jet allow you to imagine what it would be like to be a jet fighter pilot.
To read the reviews, visit the Tripadvisor website.
The Mary Rose
Where: Main Road Portsmouth Naval Base, Portsmouth
Rating: 5/5
About: Home to the Mary Rose and the thousands of artefacts recovered from the Solent.
Built between 1509 and 1511, The Mary Rose was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII.
After a 34-year conservation project, the Mary Rose is now fully on display within her purpose-built museum.
To read the reviews, visit the Tripadvisor website.
Paultons Park
Where: Ower, Romsey
Rating: 4.5/5
About: Paultons Park has more than 70 rides and attractions for young and old alike, including the dinosaur theme park Lost Kingdom, the Edge and Cobra roller coasters, the Water Kingdom splash park, adventure golf, a 4D cinema and The Raging River Ride.
Also home to Peppa Pig World, with nine of its own rides and attractions including Peppa's Big Balloon Ride, George's Dinosaur Adventure and an indoor soft play zone.
To read the reviews, visit the Tripadvisor website.
Milestones Museum
Where: Churchill Way West Leisure Park, Basingstoke
Rating: 4.5/5
About: Immerse yourself in living history, exploring the museum’s streets, shops, and buildings to discover how people used to live.
Buy a ration of sweets from the 1940s sweet shop, look around vintage vehicles and have a go in the penny arcade.
Throughout the year, the museum runs a programme of family-friendly events and exhibitions.
To read the reviews, visit the Tripadvisor website.
Mayflower Theatre
Where: Commercial Road, Southampton
Rating: 4.5/5
About: Scoring highly on Tripadvisor, this half term the Mayflower Theatre invites youngsters to enjoy Milkshake Live! Monkey Musical.
Joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two of the show's presenters, Milkshake! Monkey promises plenty of laughter and audience interaction.
To read the reviews, visit the Tripadvisor website.
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