5 Summer Holiday Activities for Families in Alton
The school summer holidays are just around the corner. Have you thought about how you’ll entertain your little ones?
Six weeks is a long time in a child’s life — and a long time to juggle work and play within your family. So, it’s always great to have a handful of ready-made ideas (ones that don’t require too much planning) up your sleeve.
At Haus Maids, we’re more than just house cleaners; we’re active members of the communities where we operate. That’s why we’ve compiled a selection of affordable, fun and family-friendly summer holiday activities happening in and around Alton this summer — so you don’t have to!
Whether you’re looking for something to do together or that the kids can enjoy on their own, keep reading to find out what’s going on near you…
20 July–1 September 2024 | £2 per child
Hosted by Gilbert White’s House & Gardens in Selborne, this is the perfect activity for children who want to discover the whimsical characters from Kenneth Grahame’s ‘The Wind in the Willows’ in the great outdoors.
The organisers will provide your little ones with a map and journey stick before sending them on their way to complete different activities and find Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger in the grounds.
26 July–30 August 2024, 2 PM–3 PM | Free
Alton Town Council is putting on a range of free children’s entertainment every Friday during the summer holidays. Each week, a new event will be held in Alton Public Gardens — from games to performances…
- 26 July: Magic Wanda
- 2 August: Zumba Kids
- 9 August: Party Kidz
- 16 August: Scotty’s Circus Skills
- 23 August: Pumpkin Pantos
- 30 August: Professor Potty
Open 10 AM–4 PM until 29 September | £35 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children)
Situated in the lovely village of Chawton, this is a must-visit attraction the whole family can enjoy. Visitors are invited to explore the house, museum and grounds, which are filled with a collection of Austen treasures and offer a view back in time to 1816 when she lived and wrote there.
A tour takes only an hour or two, so it shouldn’t be too overwhelming for kids. Just be sure to book in advance!
Open 11 AM–4 PM from Wednesday to Sunday until mid-October | Free
This family-friendly museum is a great laugh and perfect for curious children. It features a range of activities and exhibitions, including drop-in ‘make and take’ sessions.
It’s also home to ‘one of the finest history collections in Hampshire’, with plenty of displays from the last 100 million years of the region that your kids will love to look at.
Open Monday to Saturday | £95 for a family ticket (two adults, two children)
Do your little ones love the great outdoors? Then a day at Pookles Farm could be a dream come true! This stunning farm is set in the South Downs National Park and is home to many attractions, from edible flowers to darling ducks.
You can book a wildlife walk, foraging and picnic by the lake, which includes a lunch of foraged and fresh homemade food with locally sourced produce. The farm also runs a botanical soap-making experience, complete with a tour of the farm. What better way to spend a summer’s day?
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We offer our professional domestic cleaning services in Alton, Four Marks, Bentley, Bentworth, Medstead, East Tistead, Privett, Selborne, Lower Farringdon, Chawton, Holybourne, Upper Froyle, Lower Froyle, Beech, Lasham, Binsted, Newton Valence, Privett, Oakhanger, and Kingsley. We also consider clients who require cleaners living within 20 miles of our offices in Alton.