21 days out to entertain your kids this summer within 90 minutes of Portsmouth

THE schools have all broken up and the summer holidays have well and truly begun.

If you are looking for ways to entertain your children over the next six weeks, then a family day out could be a good option. If you need any ideas here are 21 days out within 90 minutes of Portsmouth. 

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Family days out
This historic castle was founded in 1067 and it promises to be fun for the whole family, with interactive exhibits, games and costumes. It is open until November 3.placeholder image
This historic castle was founded in 1067 and it promises to be fun for the whole family, with interactive exhibits, games and costumes. It is open until November 3.
This zoo can be found near Winchester and promises to have plenty to entertain your little ones. From the Brickosaurs displays to 100s of different animals.placeholder image
This zoo can be found near Winchester and promises to have plenty to entertain your little ones. From the Brickosaurs displays to 100s of different animals.
If your little ones love cars, then this museum in the New Forest has one of finest collections of cars and motorcycles around.placeholder image
If your little ones love cars, then this museum in the New Forest has one of finest collections of cars and motorcycles around.
Why not take your children to spend a day discovering this beautiful garden in New Forest? You can even take a ride on a miniature steam railway.placeholder image
Why not take your children to spend a day discovering this beautiful garden in New Forest? You can even take a ride on a miniature steam railway.
A trip here promises to be fun for the whole family! You can see pigs, cows, goats, go on tractor rides and help bottle-feeding kid goats and calves.placeholder image
A trip here promises to be fun for the whole family! You can see pigs, cows, goats, go on tractor rides and help bottle-feeding kid goats and calves.
If you fancy a trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, why not visit this historic castle, where Charles I was kept prisoner. You can even met the resident donkeys.placeholder image
If you fancy a trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, why not visit this historic castle, where Charles I was kept prisoner. You can even met the resident donkeys.
For something a little more educational, a trip to this planetarium could spark your little ones curiosity and inspire next generation of scientists.placeholder image
For something a little more educational, a trip to this planetarium could spark your little ones curiosity and inspire next generation of scientists.
This popular theme park is just over an hour away by car and would make a great day out for all the family.placeholder image
This popular theme park is just over an hour away by car and would make a great day out for all the family.
If you and the family are feeling more adventurous this summer, why not take a trip to this Aquapark near Ringwood and see if you can beat the obstacles.placeholder image
If you and the family are feeling more adventurous this summer, why not take a trip to this Aquapark near Ringwood and see if you can beat the obstacles.
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