20+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Southampton

Enjoy indoor soft play adventures with a café at Monkey Bizness Southampton, perfect for children aged 0-12 with pushchair-friendly facilities.

Explore multi-sensory soft play areas designed for young children with themed rooms, activities, and flexible stay times perfect for families with toddlers and preschoolers.

Combine early years education with daily soft play and outdoor garden learning for children aged 2–5 in a nurturing, play-based environment.

Explore 200 acres of stunning gardens featuring world-famous rhododendrons, azaleas, and seasonal blooms, plus a heritage steam railway and family activities.

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

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

Explore outdoor adventures across The New Forest with family-friendly activities including canoeing, kayaking, archery, bushcraft, and bike hire for ages 4+.

Experience hands-on farmyard fun with daily animal interactions, bottle-feeding activities, and extensive outdoor play facilities for all ages.

Explore this ancient Hampshire farmyard with animals, Victorian and WWII heritage buildings, and outdoor play activities for families.

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

Ride magnificent miniature locomotives around Lakeside Country Park, then enjoy crazy golf, ice cream, and café treats for complete family fun.

Modern leisure centre featuring swimming pools, gym facilities, climbing wall, soft play, and family activities for all ages and fitness levels.

Learn to swim with expert instruction at this indoor pool offering lessons for all ages from parent-baby classes through to adults.

Discover thrilling rides, themed worlds, and iconic Peppa Pig attractions across this family-friendly amusement park with animals and immersive experiences.

Explore themed worlds with thrilling rides, family attractions, and Peppa Pig adventures in this full-day theme park experience.

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.

Explore a historic medieval house with enchanting gardens, woodland walks, and family-friendly activities set within 60 acres of Hampshire countryside.

Scale rope routes, boulder problems, and Olympic-standard walls at this fully-equipped indoor climbing gym suitable for ages 3+.

Explore local history and contemporary art in this dynamic museum and gallery set in historic Lymington, with a family-friendly cafe and pushchair access.

Explore a purpose-built indoor soft play centre with three levels of slides, obstacle courses, and climbing challenges, plus an outdoor adventure zone for children up to 10 years.