Half-Term Activities: Best Ways to Have Fun With Your Children in the New Forest
From Peppa Pig World to Eling Tide Mill, there are plenty of fun half-term activities for you and your family to enjoy in the New Forest.
Keep reading to discover some of the best activities that Hampshire has to offer in 2022:
Half-Term Activities: Peppa Pig World
If you’re searching for fun half-term activities for the little ones, look no further than Paultons Park.
From George’s Dinosaur Adventure to Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride, Peppa Pig World is packed full of fun rides for all the family.
Whilst you’re riding around the park, keep watch for Peppa and her family - and don’t forget to soak in the beautiful greenery that surrounds you!
To book your tickets, visit the Paultons Park website.
Explore Exbury Gardens & the Steam Railway
During your half-term break, head to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway for a fun yet relaxing day out.
Absorb the beautiful scenery as you make your way around the gardens on a steam train. Set in a peaceful riverside location, the gardens boast magical surrounding woodlands and nature spots.
Your children will also have the opportunity to entertain themselves in the play area and dragonfly pond.
Throughout the year, the Exbury Gardens team hosts a wide range of seasonal activities, from a magical Easter trail to summer music festivals. Take a look at the website to find out more.
Half-Term Activities: Eling Tide Mill Experience
Explore Eling Tide Mill for an educational and inspirational family experience.
Using the power of the tide to churn wheat, Eling Tide Mill operates both as a working mill and a museum. Having initially ceased operation in the 1940s, the mill reopened between 1975 and 1980 - before being restored and refurbished in 2018.
During your visit, you’ll also have the chance to embark on a two-mile long walk through the peaceful surrounding countryside. The Mill sells its freshly made flour on-site, too, which you can purchase at the gift shop.
As one of the only fully operational tide mills in the UK, it’s an experience not to be missed during your visit to the New Forest!
Discover Furzey Gardens
At Furzey Gardens, you and your family can enjoy picturesque scenery and plenty of games to keep the children entertained.
During your visit, send your children on a hunt for magical fairies. In true detective spirit, they’ll be invited to follow the trail and find a series of fairy doors hidden around the garden.
Don’t forget to visit the play area with your little ones - from climbing structures and trees to a ‘sailing’ boat, your children can immerse themselves in imaginative play.
To celebrate its centenary, Furzey Gardens is also hosting a series of exclusive events, including a garden festival on 14th and 15th May.
To book your spot, just visit the website.
If you’d like to discover more half-term activities for your family to enjoy, take a look at the New Forest website.
Stay with us for a relaxing, well deserved half-term getaway. To find out about our availability, take a look at our website or contact a member of our team.
Alternatively, to find out more about our owner at Balmer Lawn Hotel, take a look at our previous blog post.
