Avington Glamping

Keep kids happy with steam-train trips on the Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line’ (15 minutes’ drive), meeting endangered species like rhinos and tiger sat Marwell Zoo (25 minutes) or listening to keeper talks at New Forest Wildlife Park (30 minutes). They might also enjoy touring the Tudor warship ‘Mary Rose’ and Nelson’s flagship ‘HMS Victory’ in Portsmouth (45 minutes). Southampton (30 minutes) is the departure point for day trips to the Isle of Wight, for nosing around the indie stores in Yarmouth, daredevil family trips on chair lifts up the cliffs at the Needles Landmark Attraction, or being amazed at the opulence at Osbourne, the palatial former home of Queen Victoria. Ancient Winchester (15 minutes) is steeped in history; history buffs can tour the Gothic cathedral and the Old Bishop’s Palace before following the Itchen river to the restored Winchester City Mill for interactive exhibits, flour-milling displays and the chance to spot otters in the river.