Things to Do in Portsmouth This Weekend with Kids

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 the UK's largest maritime archaeology exhibition featuring thousands of shipwreck relics, Spanish gold, diving equipment, and treasures from the deep.

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

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.

Enjoy stylish soft play with quality coffee while your little ones explore safe, engaging activities in a welcoming community space.

Play unlimited classic and modern arcade games with friends and family in a vibrant, indoor entertainment venue offering food, drinks, and party packages.

Explore imaginative role-play in a mini town soft play café featuring a supermarket, fire station, hair salon, police station, garage, and building site.

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

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

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.

Climb 26+ walls, tackle a High Ropes course and Vertical Drop Slide, then explore soft play—all in one family-friendly adventure centre with expert guidance for all ages.