Gambledown Farm

Once you’ve spotted a few animals on the farm, how about setting off to see some of their more exotic cousins? Marwell Zoo and the Hawk Conservancy (both half an hour’s drive) are good places to start, and there are more furry beasts to see at Paultons Park (15 minutes), where you may also spot a certain famous character at Peppa Pig World… If it’s outdoor activities that have brought you to this part of the world, head to Moors Valley Country Park (35 minutes) for bike rides, fishing and a Go Ape trail, or aim for the New Forest National Park for walks, horse riding and the New Forest Water Park (half an hour). Mixing in a bit of history should be simple too, as you’ll be within easy reach of places like Winchester (35 minutes), Stonehenge (40 minutes) and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (40 minutes). The Army Flying Museum (20 minutes) and National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (half an hour) are also close by for a different take on the past.