Heathrow Airport 1 hr 17
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (28 min) Adventure park including Peppa Pig World, water kingdom and animal feeding, plus gardens. Marwell Zoo (28 min) Over 170 exotic and endangered species in 140 acres, plus toy train, cafe, talks and events. Southampton City Art Gallery (17 min) 1939 Civic Centre gallery with strong 20th-century and contemporary British art collections. National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (39 min) 250-plus vehicles and World of Top Gear, plus each ticket gives access to Abbey and Palace House. SeaCity Museum (16 min) Hands-on venue exploring shipping and the sea, with cafe, education zone and gift shop. Manor Farm (16 min) Traditional working farm with costumed actors, animal-petting/feeding/milking and rural walks. Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (42 min) Expansive woodland gardens with abundant rhododendrons and azaleas, plus steam train rides. Beaulieu Abbey Church Hall (39 min) Remains of a circa-1203 Cistercian abbey, with an exhibition on monastic life & an herb garden. Solent Sky (11 min) Collection of 18 vintage aircraft that includes flying boats, jet fighters and the iconic Spitfire. New Forest Wildlife Park (29 min) Ancient, natural woodland home to abundant wildlife and endangered animals, with keeper experiences. New Forest National Park (23 min) Wildlife, activities and cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus and regular events. Spinnaker Tower (29 min) Landmark tower with an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. Osborne (1 hr 40) Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Palace House (39 min) Private 13th-century country manor with Victorian interiors, offering tours, exhibits & a gallery. Tudor House & Garden (14 min) Restored 14th-c. Tudor house & remains of a 12th-c. Norman home, with 16th-century gardens & a cafe. |