Beat the credit crunch with family days out in Hampshire
With the credit crunch biting and Christmas just around the corner, Hampshire County Council is giving families a low-cost lifeline to keep everybody entertained this winter.
The historical county towns, cultural cities and beautiful Hampshire countryside offer a wealth of visitor attractions which families can visit for free or a minimal cost.
Museums and art galleries, the New Forest, country parks and coastline all provide year-round interest for children and their parents – guaranteeing great weekends for all the family.
Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities, Councillor Margaret Snaith said: “We are fortunate in having so many wonderful facilities on our doorstep. Hampshire County Council would like to highlight the following ‘top ten’ ideas for getting families out and about during the winter months. There’s something for everyone.”
1. Take a relaxing stroll by the Solent at Royal Victoria Country Park and visit the historical hospital chapel.
2. Visit one of Hampshire County Council's community museums and discover the history of your local area.
3. The Gallery at the Winchester Discovery Centre offers some world class art, historical exhibitions and events for all ages. ‘Crafted’ a brand new selling exhibition bringing together hand-picked contemporary craft makers from around the UK will be opening on November 29.
4. Visit Basing House. Once the largest privately-owned residence in the land, Basing House was the scene of one of the most important sieges of the English Civil War.
5. Walk in a beautiful section of the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
6. Spend a few hours at Titchfield Haven enjoying its rich and varied wildlife.
7. Travel back in time and visit Hampshire living history museum, Milestones, at Basingstoke. You can walk through Victorian and 1930s streets and meet some of the characters who would have lived and worked there.
8. Aldershot Military Museum provides a fun day out for all the family. See and experience some of the weapons and vehicles that have been used by the British Army throughout its history, including big guns and tanks.
9. Manor Farm. A working farm from a bygone age. Great fun for all ages. Meet the animals and experience what a working farm was like 100 years ago.
10. And if the weather’s just too bad to venture outdoors, curl up with a good book, a DVD or cd - borrowed from one of Hampshire County Councils 53 libraries.
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