Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe - more than just an aquarium, a vibrant experience through the oasis of water.

The Oceanarium is a fully interactive experience with touch screen games, feeding demonstrations and talks, plasma screen documentaries, walk-through underwater tunnel and exhibits to help you discover more about this fascinating underwater world.

For more information follow the weblink at www.oceanarium.co.uk

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Oceanarium, Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA

Telephone: 01202 311993

 Liberty's Raptor & Reptile Centre

Liberty's Raptor and Reptile Centre is named after Liberty our American Bald Eagle and is home to a large collection of birds of prey - eagles, owls and vultures, along with many reptiles - snakes, lizards and tortoises.

Enjoy a visit that will prove to be fun, exciting and educational for people of all ages. Observe these birds and reptiles at close hand, through various spectacular displays held throughout the day. Get up close and personal with giant rabbits, giant tortoises, snails, snakes and lizards.

Liberty's is also a rescue centre for many wild injured Birds of Prey. We fund medical treatment and rehabilitation of these birds and ensure their safe release back to the wild.

For more information follow the weblink at www.libertyscentre.co.uk

Crow Lane, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 3EA

Telephone: +44 (0)1425 476487

Challenge Leisure

Challenge Leisure is arguably the best outdoor sport leisure activity company in the Dorset region. With a well established Paintball site on the vast Matchams Leisure Park, it has been able to hone the playing experience for maximum enjoyment.

Being UKPSF Registered with trained staff allows us a policy of total commitment to our customer safety.

Our Quadbiking centre is also of the same calibre, with LANTRA trained staff to guide you and advise; again, safety always being a high priority. With 10 customer quad vehicles for customer use, possibly ALL AT ONCE, we really have to know what we are talking about, when it comes to training and safe riding techniques.

And as if that wasnt enough, Challenge have now become the official retailers of the entire range of Bombardier ATV vehicles for the Dorset region. We can exclusively offer such enhancements as 'Ride-before-you-buy' and membership of 'Club Challenge ATV' which allows our members use of our Quad tracks, and preferential offers.

As of this year, we have been able to incorporate clay pigeon shooting as part of the Challenge activity list. This activity was an inevitable progression from paintball, and just goes to show how far we have come from our humble beginnings.

For more information follow their weblink at www.challengeleisure.com.

Telephone: 01202 877899

The New Forest Otter, Owl & Wildlife Park

Our Conservation and Wildlife Park is set in 25 acres of scenic and ancient woodland within the New Forest Heritage area that became a National Park in March 2005.

As you walk about the Wildlife Park you'll see some of Europe's largest gathering of otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, pine martens, badgers, polecats, mink, foxes, Scottish wildcats, deer, lynx, wallabies and wild boar.

Take a stroll through the animal house and watch otters swimming underwater, ferrets chasing their tails and harvest mice building their homes on the top of corn stooks.

Wander through the night barn to see the snoring badgers and our red foxes. Then take the Wildlife Walkabout past more otters on the way to the see the owls in the Owlery and where also the tame fallow and sika deer graze, watched over by pine martens and wild cats.

After viewing the red deer meadow and crossing the boardwalk, Oden the lynx is often seen resting high up on his platform in the fir trees. A quiet stroll will next ensure our wallabies will cross your path on your way to the family of wild boar.

For more information follow their weblink at www.ottersandowls.co.uk

Deerleap Lane , Longdown , Marchwood , Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4UH

Telephone: 02380 292408

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

The museum houses the finest collection of fully restored motorcycles in Europe, including factory racers and exotic prototypes, plus memorabilia spanning 7 decades of motorcycling for sport and for pleasure.

There are over 300 rare and classic motorcycles on display in four galleries.

This is a living museum. Sammy has taken his motorcycles to demonstrations at race circuits throughout Europe and as far away as New Zealand and America.Our shop and workshop are right next door, so you can pick up some spares while you're here!

For more information follow their weblink at www.sammymiller.co.uk

Bashley Cross Rd, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ

Telephone: 01425 616446

Longdown Activity Farm

All around the Farm are examples of the usual farm animals you would expect to see as well as some less common creatures. Our animals’ welfare is of paramount importance to us. They are happy, very friendly and are looking forward to meeting you.

There are several indoor play areas - the one adjacent to the party room was custom-built by House of Play, to suit younger children. It has a ball pool, chute, climbing frame and "squeezy tubes" - great fun!! There is seating for adults who can supervise their charges in comfort.

The barn near the goat pens has no fewer than eight trampolines, for different age groups - under 3 years, under 10 years and under 90 years! Each has netting on the sides so that children cannot fall off. It is essential that every child using the trampolines is supervised by an accompanying adult, to avoid accidents.

For the smallest children, we have a large sand pit, which is almost like being at the beach! Next door to that is the BRIO room where little ones can try out the full range of BRIO toys, while mums and dads can have a seat.

In the outdoor play area there are swings, a see saw, climbing wall and a tunnel, all with bark chippings to allow for soft landings, and plenty of space for ball games and running around. This area sometimes has to be closed if we have had heavy rain, as it gets very boggy and slippery.

Also outside are pedal tractors for very young tots, go karts for older children and motorised coin-operated vehicles on a specially designed track.

Moors Valley Country Park & Forest

Moors Valley covers 750 acres in the Valley of the Moors River. At the heart of the park is the Visitor Centre, an 18th century timber barn, which houses Seasons Restaurant, The Country Shop, exhibition area and hosts music evenings throughout the year.

Just a few minutes walk from the Visitor Centre is the Adventure Play Area for older children and a special Castle and Sand Area for toddlers. From the play areas we cross the picnic area to the picturesque Moors Lake alongside which runs the narrow-gauge steam railway that will take you on a mile long journey through the park.

An 18-hole golf course, meadows, small woodlands and the Crane Lake complete the Park area.

Heading out into the Forest there is the Play Trail with its 8 wooden play structures including the ‘Giant Ants’ Nest’, ‘Snakes and Ladders’ and the ‘Spiders Web’. There is also the opportunity to walk on the Tree Top Trail – a 200 metre wooden walkway through the tops of the trees. For the more adventurous there is the Go Ape! high wire adventure course.

Throughout Moors Valley there are miles of footpaths to enjoy including waymarked walks and cycle trails – cycle hire is available.

For more information follow their weblink at www.moors-valley.co.uk

Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood. BH24 2ET

Tel: 01425 470721

 Marwell Zoological Park

Marwell is a zoological park set in 100 acres of delightful Hampshire countryside, six miles south-east of Winchester.  There's a real sense of purpose at Marwell - the conservation of endangered species.

There are animals from almost every continent at Marwell – white rhinos, Amur tigers, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, tamarins, macaques, gibbons, and leopards to name but 10 out of the 200 species at the zoo.

• Tropical World - experience a spectacular rainforest environment.

• World of Lemurs - with unique Madagascan primates.

• Penguin World for thrilling underwater views.

• Heart of Africa with African forest animals and a stunning aquarium.

• Giraffe walkway - a 30 metre walkway into the giraffe paddock.

• Birds galore! Owls, cranes, ostrich, rhea, flamingos, lovebirds and kookaburras.

• See an animal alphabet from ants to zebras – all in a day.

• Keeper Encounters daily and animal talks holidays and weekends.

• Adventure playgrounds

• Road and rail trains, a variety of catering outlets and Ark Gift Shop.

The park was founded in 1972 by John Knowles, a conservationist who recognised the need to save animals from extinction. Marwell has over 500,000 guests a year - including 30,000 children and students to its Education Centre.

There are events during the year – including themed weeks, fun days and a fabulous wildlife art exhibition. 

Marwell is best enjoyed on foot but there are road and rail trains for a different view of the zoo. There’s a large Gift Shop and an adventure playground.

For further information follow their weblink at www.marwell.org.uk

Click HERE to see Press Reviews and Recent News from Marwell Zoo

Colden Common , Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH

Beaulieu National Motor Museum

With the Collection now comprising some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow - you are sure to find something to fascinate you.

While their web site will give you an impression of what is available, you really must pay us a visit to experience this unique collection for yourself ...

For more information and details on exhibitions please follow their weblink at www.beaulieu.co.uk/motormuseum

Click HERE to see upcoming events and recent news from Beaulieu Motor Museum

Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd, John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN

Telephone: 01590 612345

Based in heart of The New Forest, Liquid Logistics offer a great range of canoeing and kayaking introductions, courses and trips. From private coaching to group taster sessions, and sea kayaking to white water kayaking can be a fun day out for the whole family.

With Liquid Logistics, you'll learn at your own pace through a desire to develop your skills. Whether it's your first time in a boat or you're already hooked, we'll have the right experience for you.

Liquid Logistics was established in 2002 to provide outdoor activities for both individuals and groups. It is our inherent belief that when delivered with expertise and care, people enjoy and benefit from engaging experiences in the outdoors.

We aim to become a leading UK provider of canoeing and kayaking activities providing courses from beginner to expert.

Our work with young people is based on the belief that we have an active role in creating our circumstances at all times. Our strategies for managing experience reflect the choices we make, not who we are.

On whatever course you book, our standards remain the same. We aim to:

• Work in partnership with customers providing the right service in the right way

• Walk our talk

• Continually explore the potential of our services and products.

• Keep it fun

For more information please follow their weblink at www.liquidlogistics.co.uk 

Franks Yard, Baileys Hard, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YF

Telephone: 01590 612377

New Forest Water Park

Everyone is welcome to come and have a go at a Watersport from an individual to groups - party bookings - to hen nights & stag days- Corporate Days and Birthday Parties. Just telephone for information and prices.

ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

Waterskiing
All abilities catered for. Training bar on the boat for beginners, friendly guidance for all standards of skier

Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is a combination of waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing- learn on the training bar and you might progress to tricks and jumps

Inflatables
Come and bounce along on our six man inflatable banana or hold on tight two at a time in the inflatable tyres. Please note that everyone must be 11 and over to ride on the inflatables.

Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EY

Telephone: 01425 656868