Splish, Splosh and Splash in Odiham Ford, Odiham
This pretty pool is actually a ford in the River Whitewater where you can paddle, splash and splosh. It is quiet, peaceful and muddy. From here you can easily walk along
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Help Forgetful Henry Along the Odiham Castle Story Trail
A ruined, medieval castle and the beautiful Basingstoke Canal seemed the perfect settings to try another one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails.
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Discover and then Lay Siege to King John’s Castle, Odiham
Today Odiham Castle is the ruined remains of one of King John’s strongholds. But during the 13th and 14th centuries, it witnessed a French seige
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Play Around at Odiham Recreation Ground, Odiham
Chinooks thumping overhead were all part of the fun when we visited Odiham Recreation Ground. RAF Odiham is nearby and helicopters were regularly taking
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Relax and Watch at Baby Club, Everyman Cinema in Winchester
A baby-friendly cinema screening of a new release film in a cinema with sofas? It sounded too good to be true but Baby Club was wonderful. I loved having
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Follow the Abandoned Riverside Railway Walk, Liss
Following the Riverside Railway Walk is just like riding a train. The route is fairly straight, passes old railway relics, crosses several sturdy bridges and gradually
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Meet Princesses and a Troll along the Fleet Pond Story Trail, Fleet
We went to Fleet Pond to try a story trail called “The Princess, the Pike and the Pond”, one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails. I love the idea of these trails and couldn’t wait
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Enjoy the Bridges and Boardwalks of Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond has plenty to explore – boardwalks, jetties, three different trails, a beach with a paddling area and lots of ducks, swans and waterbirds. The area is a
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Explore and Discover at the Winchester Science Centre
Winchester Science Centre is packed with hands on exhibits exploring science, maths and technology including the chance to walk through a human colon
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Explore the Cosmos at Winchester Planetarium
“Blast off into space and help save Christmas!” promised the Space Mission for Santa write up. High stakes stuff! We had no idea what was going to happen but
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Meet the Animals of Manor Farm, Near Southampton
Manor Farm transports you back in time to a Victorian farm with costumed farm workers, historic farm buildings, free-ranging animals and antiquated tractors.
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Tackle the Multi-Play at Rotherwick Play Area, Near Hook
Finding the well-concealed Rotherwick Play Area and Cricket Ground was worth the effort. It had unusual equipment, a peaceful atmosphere and a tranquil picnic
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Spy with Binoculars at Kingsway Play Area, Aldershot
The Kingsway Play Area is a well equipped playground built on a spacious plot, in a quiet, residential area. The equipment was varied and in good condition and included swings,
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Swing Around at Four Marks Playground, Near Alton
Four Marks Recreation Ground and Playground is fantastic fun. The choice of equipment is brilliant, the condition is excellent and the location is spacious with a rural
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Gaze into the Deep at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Waving rays, graceful seahorses and glowing jellyfish were just some of the creatures that greeted us on a visit to the Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth. Inside, a winding
