15+ Free Things to Do in Southampton with Kids

Explore a restored 18th-century working mill in the heart of Winchester with interactive exhibits and riverside walks suitable for all ages.

Explore world-class art collections in a welcoming, free-entry gallery perfect for families of all ages.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of a medieval episcopal palace with fascinating historical exhibits and beautiful grounds perfect for families.

Explore the ruins and rich history of England's first great abbey for women, founded by King Alfred the Great in AD 888, with free admission and beautiful gardens.

Explore Iron Age history through interactive exhibits and artifacts at this free family-friendly museum in Andover.

Explore 22 hectares of lakes, woodland and wet meadow teeming with wildlife, plus watersports, fishing and a heritage steam railway.

Explore diverse habitats and wildlife at this free nature reserve featuring lakes, woodlands, and wetlands perfect for families and dog walkers.

Explore diverse wetland habitats and observe abundant wildlife across lakes and nature trails at this Hampshire nature reserve.

Explore coastal wetlands and woodlands teeming with birdlife, offering free outdoor adventures for families seeking nature and wildlife.

Enjoy free outdoor recreation by the River Test with children's play areas, tennis courts, fishing, and a riverside café in this heritage-rich community park.

Enjoy adventure golf, pitch and putt, boating lake, outdoor playground and lakeside café in scenic surroundings perfect for families of all ages.

Enjoy free outdoor recreation with family-friendly facilities and pushchair access in this Southampton riverside destination.

Walk, run, or skip along the scenic shoreline of the Solent with family-friendly activities including a free seashore scavenger hunt.

Explore wildflower meadows, historic D-Day sites, and coastal beaches with family-friendly walking trails and play areas across this New Forest edge country park.

Explore woodland trails, play areas, and adventure activities across this family-friendly country park with a café and wildlife habitats.

Explore riverside woodlands with watersports, frisbee golf, crabbing, and playgrounds for families of all ages.

Explore rare plants, discover hidden fairy doors, and relax in a traditional English tearoom set in the heart of the New Forest.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of a medieval bishop's palace with fascinating Norman and Tudor architecture set in Winchester's historic landscape.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of a 13th-century Cistercian abbey set in picturesque grounds, perfect for history-loving families and dog walkers.