15+ Outdoor Activities in Portsmouth for Families

Explore Queen Victoria's seaside residence with opulent rooms, beautiful gardens, and fascinating royal history perfect for families.

Ride vintage steam trains through the Isle of Wight countryside while exploring railway heritage at Havenstreet Station's museum.

Explore natural history exhibits, encounter a huge dinosaur, and visit the enchanting Butterfly House in this family-friendly museum.

Explore Britain's largest Roman home featuring exquisite mosaics, recreated gardens, and immersive exhibits across 1½ acres of heritage grounds.

Explore a restored Victorian fortress with 19 acres of tunnels, ramparts and world artillery collections overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.

Experience authentic farm life on the Isle of Wight with diverse glamping and holiday accommodation surrounded by countryside and family-friendly activities.

Meet a variety of farm animals including pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas while enjoying gardens, play facilities and a vintage tearoom.

Experience Iron Age life through reconstructed ancient buildings, working farm animals, and hands-on archaeological experiments that bring history to life for all ages.

Explore extensive grounds with play areas, plant collections, historic follies, and a working farm where children can interact with animals.

Explore an award-winning Sussex coastline offering stunning natural beauty, sandy beaches, and a relaxing seaside retreat for families.

Enjoy a tranquil shingle beach perfect for swimming, windsurfing, and family days out, with nearby wildlife reserves ideal for birdwatching and nature walks.

Explore intricately detailed miniature models of local landmarks set within beautifully landscaped gardens featuring RHS-accredited trees and plants.

Explore a beloved 18-hectare urban park combining natural wildlife habitats with family-friendly play facilities and pond-side walking trails.

Explore woodland trails and natural habitats in the Forest of Bere with easy-access walking routes perfect for families and dogs.

Explore historic Victorian Forts while enjoying diverse sports and outdoor activities including archery, climbing, laser tag, horse riding, and bushcraft.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of a 13th-century abbey nestled in Hampshire's countryside, perfect for families interested in medieval history and outdoor heritage.