Birdworld

Birdworld is the UK's largest bird park featuring over 180 bird species, including many endangered, with outdoor exhibits such as the themed Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament, free-flying parrot aviary, and penguin colonies. It offers a family-friendly outdoor wildlife experience in Hampshire.

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Cobblers Cottage

This former cobbler's cottage is a homely private retreat set over three floors opposite Petworth House and Deer Park, ideal for families and dog walkers, with a garden and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.

Near Petworth

Petworth House and Park in West Sussex features a 17th-century historic house with a renowned art collection, extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens, and a large deer park. Visitors can explore the house interiors including historic kitchens, enjoy woodland and garden walks, and relax in the on-site café. The venue offers activities suitable for families and dog walking in designated outdoor areas.

Near We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure​

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween trail based on the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill children’s books, with activities including Halloween hoopla, broomstick racing and a celebration party where children can collect a sticker.

Whitmoor Farm - The Cottage

This ground-floor holiday let in the Woking Guildford area offers modern comforts, family-friendly amenities, and access to shared recreational facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, mini golf, and trampoline, set amidst scenic surroundings with nearby historical and cultural attractions.

3 miles from Dapdune Wharf

Dapdune Wharf is a historic former industrial wharf and boat-building yard on the Wey and Godalming Navigations in Guildford, now managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore a complex of boatyard buildings, view rare Wey barges, enjoy interactive displays, and take boat trips on the navigation.

3 miles from Wharf Weenies

9 Oct, 6 Nov…

Wharf Weenies is an outdoor session for children aged up to four, featuring songs, stories, play in the natural environment, mud-kitchen activities, natural-resource crafts and wildlife spotting.

2 miles from Pulborough Brooks

RSPB Pulborough Brooks is a family-friendly nature reserve in West Sussex featuring both wetland and wooded heathland trails with rich wildlife including birds, dragonflies, and fungi. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, bird hides, a visitor centre with cafe and shop, and special events like night-time safaris. Dog access is allowed on specific trails, and facilities support wheelchair and pushchair users.

The Haybarn

The Haybarn is a luxury accommodation situated on the edge of the Surrey Hills near Ewhurst, featuring two en-suite bedrooms, open plan living space with bi-fold doors leading to a garden, and private parking on a rural equestrian farm location.

Lower Whiteflood Farm Cottage

This detached former barn cottage is located on a peaceful working farm within South Downs National Park near Winchester, offering a tranquil and scenic base for couples to explore Hampshire's countryside and coastline.

2 miles from Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is a large wildlife park featuring diverse animal exhibits, including endangered species, accompanied by playgrounds, food outlets and conservation efforts. It offers an outdoor family-friendly experience within the historic Marwell Hall estate.

Broad View Farm - Ash Lodge

Ash Lodge is a ground-floor accommodation set in spacious surroundings with a private garden and terrace, located on a working sheep farm at Broadview Farm on the edge of South Downs National Park in Hampshire.

Near Birdworld

Birdworld is the UK's largest bird park featuring over 180 bird species, including many endangered, with outdoor exhibits such as the themed Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament, free-flying parrot aviary, and penguin colonies. It offers a family-friendly outdoor wildlife experience in Hampshire.

Near Hinton Ampner

Hinton Ampner is a National Trust country house and garden estate in Hampshire, featuring a neo-Georgian mansion with rich interiors and extensive 20th-century gardens, alongside a historic village and church. Visitors can explore both the indoor historic house museum and the outdoor gardens and parkland.

Whitmoor Farm - The Pool House

The Pool House at Whitmoor Farm offers a tranquil countryside retreat in Woking, Guildford with stylish accommodation for up to four guests, featuring two bedrooms and shared outdoor amenities including a heated swimming pool and tennis court.

3 miles from River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf in Guildford offer a historic river navigation experience with an award-winning visitor centre, boat trips, riverside tea-room, and a second-hand bookshop. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife, and family-friendly activities including an adventure playground.

3 miles from Music Time Wharf Weenies

16 Oct, 20 Nov

A music session for children aged up to four and their adults at Dapdune Wharf. Participants explore songs, rhymes, musical instruments and simple movement games, with a story to finish.

Near Bignor Park

Bignor Park is a historic Georgian house set on an eleven-hundred-acre estate at the foot of the South Downs. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house with family introductions, explore extensive gardens and parkland, and appreciate the connection to Romantic poet Charlotte Turner Smith. Picnics are welcome on the lawns.

Whitmoor Farm - Weston Cottage

This is a newly converted two-bedroom ground floor apartment in Guildford that offers a family-friendly setting with modern comfort and scenic surroundings near historical sites and outdoor activities.

3 miles from Clandon Park

Clandon Park House is an early 18th-century Palladian country house near Guildford, Surrey, owned by the National Trust. Though significantly damaged by fire in 2015, it is a site of historical and architectural importance with restoration plans underway. Visitors can explore its extensive parkland, gardens, and the rare Maori meeting house, along with an associated regimental museum.

Goldridge

A quaint former granary accommodation set in a peaceful Hampshire South Downs rural stable yard location, ideal for couples seeking a scenic and laid-back countryside retreat with shared outdoor patio space and nearby walking and cycling opportunities.

Near Selborne Common

Selborne Common is a protected biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire, featuring ancient beechwood, diverse wildlife including rare butterflies and birds, wildflowers, and historic field systems. It offers outdoor exploration within a nationally managed nature reserve accessible via public footpaths.

The Barn at Tillington

This recently refurbished barn conversion located opposite Petworth House in the South Downs National Park features scenic views, a terrace, and garden, suited for peaceful countryside stays with easy access to walking and local historical sites.

2 miles from Petworth House

Petworth House is a historic late 17th-century country house in West Sussex, renowned for its extensive art collection including paintings by J.M.W. Turner and its Capability Brown landscaped deer park. Visitors can explore both the grand indoor galleries and the expansive outdoor parkland and gardens, with visitor facilities such as a cafe and shops on site.

Brickwood Farmhouse

A large period farmhouse set in rural Hampshire countryside within the South Downs National Park, surrounded by gardens and farmland and offering a peaceful, scenic retreat ideal for families and groups of friends.

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat is a secluded lodge retreat located in the Surrey Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', suitable for romantic breaks, family holidays including dogs, and outdoor activities with access to natural and cultural attractions.

Near Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond is a historic medieval fish pond and sanctuary set within internationally important heathland in Surrey, offering family-friendly trails, rare wildlife spotting, and an outdoor café with scenic views. It provides accessible paths and facilities, making it ideal for nature lovers and families alike.

Barbury Cottage

A quaint, quirky historic cottage in the village of Sheet near Petersfield, ideal for couples or small families seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with nearby outdoor activities, dog-friendly features, and a cosy atmosphere.

Whitedown

This holiday cottage is set in a former granary complex in the Hampshire South Downs, offering a peaceful rural retreat for two guests with access to shared outdoor patio space and private on-site parking, surrounded by countryside and woodlands.

3 miles from The Grange

The Grange is a Grade I listed neo-classical country house set within a large landscaped park of 600 acres in Hampshire. Visitors can explore both the historic house and extensive outdoor grounds with water meadows and lakes. The venue is available for events such as weddings and parties and is part of a significant conservation area.

Kennet Valley View

A spacious, well-presented two-bedroom detached bungalow located high in the Calcot area of Reading with scenic views of Berkshire countryside, offering a tranquil yet accessible setting near local amenities and transport links.

3 miles from Englefield House

Englefield Gardens is a historic garden with origins over 400 years ago, featuring woodland, wildflower meadows, herbaceous borders, and a pond, showcasing seasonal floral displays and autumn colours.

Near The Vyne

The Vyne in Hampshire is a historic Tudor mansion with royal connections set within extensive gardens, meadows, and ancient woodlands. Visitors can explore opulent state rooms, enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities, and attend outdoor theatre and cinema events. On-site facilities include a tea-room and a gift shop, with accessibility features and dog-friendly areas.

Near Who's in Your Book?

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

Families can follow an interactive trail through The Vyne’s gardens, searching for characters from Tom Fletcher’s Who’s In Your Book? series and completing playful challenges.

2 miles from Uppark

Uppark is a Grade I listed 17th-century historic house museum in West Sussex, open to the public as a National Trust property. It features extensive collections from the 18th century, has been carefully restored after a major fire in 1989, and holds historical significance including ties to writer H. G. Wells.

3 miles from Farnham Castle

Farnham Castle is a historic site with 900 years of history featuring a Norman Keep, medieval great hall, and Tudor lodging range. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of the Castle Keep and exhibition room as well as guided tours of the Bishop’s Palace. The site combines indoor historical exhibits with outdoor grounds and offers free parking and some accessibility provisions. The Castle Keep will be closed for repairs in 2025.

Rumbolds Farm - Rumbolds Retreat

Rumbolds Retreat is a 16th-century house set within attractive and peaceful grounds on the border of Surrey and Sussex, surrounded by pasture and ancient oak forests, and close to notable historic sites and gardens in the area.

Near Farnham Heath

Farnham Heath is a restored heathland nature reserve featuring vast heather expanses and diverse wildlife including rare reptiles, birds, and insects. It offers multiple waymarked trails with wheelchair accessible routes and is free to visit. The site provides outdoor nature experiences with no on-site food facilities, though neighbouring museum amenities are accessible.

2 miles from Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges

Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges is a natural reserve in Berkshire featuring woodland, heathland, and far-reaching views. It offers walking trails through redwood sequoia trees and wet woodland habitats important for wildlife. The site is free to visit and popular for nature and wildlife watching.

Near Farleigh Wallop House

Farleigh Wallop House is a beautifully restored country estate in Hampshire offering luxurious stays with elegant interiors, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, games and cinema rooms, and extensive grounds for outdoor activities such as boating, horse riding and shooting. It is ideal for exclusive use hire for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and celebrations.

2 miles from Lavington Common

Lavington Common is a National Trust biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in West Sussex, featuring diverse heathland, acid grassland, and woodland habitats with rich wildlife communities.

Broad View Farm - Oak Lodge

A spacious family holiday home located on a working sheep farm in rural Hampshire, offering ground-floor accommodation with a private garden terrace and access to extensive countryside walking.

Yew Tree Cottage

This detached cottage is located peacefully opposite National Trust heath and woodland, suitable for families including children and pets, offering a simple countryside retreat with on-site parking and outdoor garden space.

3 miles from Chawton House

Chawton House Gardens in Hampshire offers historical gardens from the 18th to 20th centuries with seasonal displays, woodland walks, Jane Austen exhibits, and a café, providing a rich combination of outdoor and indoor experiences for visitors.

The Barn

This detached barn conversion is located peacefully overlooking fields and paddocks with views, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere near countryside and various local attractions.

Compton Farm Cottages - The Barn

A spacious cottage in South Downs National Park with vaulted beamed ceilings, wheelchair accessible features, and accommodation for up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including pet allowance and private parking.

2 miles from Harting Down

Harting Down is a large area of ancient chalk downland featuring scenic hilltop views, diverse wildlife, and historical remnants including an Iron Age hill fort and Napoleonic war telegraph station. It offers extensive outdoor walking trails through a pristine natural landscape managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Stansted House: Celebrating the 1920’s

10 Oct (this Saturday)

Visitors can explore Stansted House as it was in the late 1920s, seeing archival items and learning about the Bessborough family and life among the servants. The day includes piano performances, drop-in Charleston workshops, a children’s trail, an exhibition about Stansted Theatre and talks.

Broad View Farm - Cedar Lodge

A ground-floor bungalow set on a working sheep farm in rolling countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park, ideal for couples or families seeking a peaceful rural retreat with scenic walks and nearby market towns.

Tor Hatch Cabin

A cosy and eclectic cabin set in the Surrey Hills, offering a rural retreat with a kingsize bedroom, garden and decked outdoor space, shared landscaped grounds, and private parking, welcoming two guests and two pets.

2 miles from Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park is a Georgian country house and expansive 400-acre estate near Guildford, Surrey, offering indoor historic house tours with a notable collection of keyboard instruments and extensive outdoor parkland, gardens, and a natural play area for families. Visitors can enjoy seasonal events, outdoor theatre, cafés, and accessible facilities.

2 miles from We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail at Hatchlands Park

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween family trail based on the children’s books, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Hatchlands Park. The outdoor trail includes things to see and do along the way and is aimed at pre-schoolers and young children.

Byre Cottage

Byre Cottage is a cosy and romantic single-floor barn conversion cottage located in the rural West Sussex countryside close to Billingshurst, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with an enclosed garden and patio, ideal for a family or guests with pets.

Compton Farm Cottages - The Bull Pen

This countryside cottage in the Southdowns National Park offers vaulted ceilings, beams, an open fire, an enclosed garden, and accommodation suitable for six guests including three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

Broad View Farm - Larch Lodge

Larch Lodge is a spacious ground-floor family accommodation situated on the edge of The South Downs National Park, surrounded by 100 acres of rolling countryside and offering a private garden terrace with barbecue.

Reeds Farmhouse

Reeds Farmhouse is a detached barn conversion located on the borders of Hampshire and Surrey, offering a light and airy setting close to forests, national parks and historic towns, suitable for exploring the local countryside and cultural attractions.

South Wing Coldharbour Park Farm

A peaceful ground-floor accommodation in the South Downs National Park offering an open plan living space with a garden and private parking, suitable for up to three guests including pets and featuring countryside surroundings with nearby walking and cycling opportunities.

3 miles from Curbridge Nature Reserve

Curbridge Nature Reserve in Hampshire is a riverside nature reserve featuring ancient woodland, salt marshes, and reed beds that provide important habitats for wetland birds and rare species. Visitors can explore established walking paths amidst mature oak trees and enjoy the biodiversity of the river and estuary environment. Dogs on leads are welcome, and free parking is available for a limited time nearby.

Tor Hatch Cottage

Tor Hatch Cottage is a cosy holiday home set in a quiet rural location within the Surrey Hills AONB, offering views of a picturesque valley and access to garden and countryside paths, suitable for a peaceful and private retreat with romantic and family-friendly atmosphere.

2 miles from Abinger Roughs and Netley Park

Abinger Roughs and Netley Park offer extensive woodland and grassland with marked trails for walking and cycling, a natural play area, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area features ancient oaks and has historical significance linked to Charles Darwin. Netley Park's woodland grounds provide scenic views over the Tillingbourne Valley, making it a great outdoor destination for families and nature lovers.

2 miles from Marley Common

Marley Common is a historic mixed woodland and heathland open to the public for walking and wildlife observation, featuring managed grazing and part of a larger national nature reserve.

2 miles from Woolbeding Countryside

Woolbeding Estate in West Sussex is a tranquil countryside area featuring lowland heath, diverse wildlife, traditional grazing, and scenic walks along the River Rother. Visitors enjoy outdoor activities including mountain biking and nature walks in a historic rural landscape.

Woodlea Farm

Woodlea Farm is a spacious, stylish holiday home in Medstead, Hampshire, set within extensive enclosed grounds featuring a private hot tub, children's play area, and countryside activities, suitable for family gatherings and celebrations.

Compton Farm Cottages - The Plough Shed

A rural retreat for two located in the South Downs National Park near the village of Compton, featuring open plan living, a wood burner, an enclosed lawned garden, and private parking; close to Chichester cathedral and scenic boat tours with countryside views.

3 miles from Stansted Park

Stansted Park is an Edwardian country house set within 1800 acres of landscaped parkland and forest, offering visitors house tours, gardens, a chapel, woodland walks, and various outdoor attractions including a maze and light railway. Facilities include accessible parking, a café, and buggy service, with family-friendly activities and seasonal guided tours.