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Your guide to family-friendly pubs in rural Hampshire

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Time out with the children?

Enjoy every minute...

Planning a day out with the family can feel like preparing for a military campaign. You load up with all kinds of kit, and keep your fingers crossed that your chosen destination will provide what you can’t carry.

This guide aims to make life easier for you. By exploring the pubs listed in these pages, you can be sure of a happy family lunch or drinks with friends, safe in the knowledge that each one has passed the Hampshire Tourism Partnership’s ‘family friendly’ test.

We have visited pubs across the Hampshire countryside looking for those which give a real welcome to children.

We’ve rated parking, high chairs, entertainments, gardens, menus and baby changing facilities. And out of all those that we visited, we have chosen those which we think promise the best all-around experience.

They won’t all provide organic baby food or free nappies or a basket of toys. But they do all offer welcoming touches which mean that you can relax and enjoy yourself.

And as far as possible, we have selected pubs near a tourist attraction or activity in case you want to make a day of it.

Look out for more seasonal information and new pubs on www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk Stephen Munn Chair, Hampshire Tourism Partnership All pubs were visited in person and assessed against common criteria, but food quality was not tested. To check the food hygiene ratings of pubs and other eateries in Hampshire log onto www.safe2eat.com Pubs may change hands, so it is advisable to ring and double check details and booking requirements before visiting. Information correct at the time of going to press.

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Planning a day out with the family can feel like preparing for a military campaign. You load up with all kinds of kit, and keep your fingers crossed that your chosen destination will provide what you can’t carry.

This guide aims to make life easier for you. By exploring the pubs listed in these pages, you can be sure of a happy family lunch or drinks with friends, safe in the knowledge that each one has passed the Hampshire Tourism Partnership’s ‘family friendly’ test.

We have visited pubs across the Hampshire countryside looking for those which give a real welcome to children.

We’ve rated parking, high chairs, entertainments, gardens, menus and baby changing facilities. And out of all those that we visited, we have chosen those which we think promise the best all-around experience.

They won’t all provide organic baby food or free nappies or a basket of toys. But they do all offer welcoming touches which mean that you can relax and enjoy yourself.

And as far as possible, we have selected pubs near a tourist attraction or activity in case you want to make a day of it.

Look out for more seasonal information and new pubs on www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk Stephen Munn Chair, Hampshire Tourism Partnership All pubs were visited in person and assessed against common criteria, but food quality was not tested. To check the food hygiene ratings of pubs and other eateries in Hampshire log onto www.safe2eat.com Pubs may change hands, so it is advisable to ring and double check details and booking requirements before visiting. Information correct at the time of going to press.

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Hampshire water comes in all shapes and sizes, from fast flowing chalk streams to the sweeping panorama of the Solent with its impressive cruise liners and container ships. The pubs in this section offer a selection of waterside locations: combine

a meal with a punt on the canal, a potter on the shingle, a spot of boat watching or a crabbing session. You will need to keep an eye on toddlers in some places, but the rewards are many: pretty gardens, stunning views and very happy children.

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Langstone PO9 1RY Telephone: 023 9248 3125 Nestled on the water’s edge of the tidal inlet of Langstone Harbour. An old, beamed, welcoming pub providing locally produced healthy meals.

Picturesque Hampshire village with pub situated on the River Meon. Large garden with river running through it and ducks as regular visitors. Lovely spot on a summer’s day. Local walks and cycle rides along the disused Meon Valley Railway Line.

Sit in the pretty back garden or potter on the shingle shoreline when the tide goes out.

Take note: River not fenced off, so watch toddlers.

Parking limited.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Royal Oak

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Fullerton SO20 6AX Telephone: 01264 860 283 On the banks of the River Test, with a large garden open to the fast flowing river on all sides.

Stunning location. Cold buffet offering child size portions.

Watch the fish and the ducks at your feet!

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Shoe Inn

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Colt Hill, Odiham RG29 1AL Telephone: 01256 702 778 Pretty pub perched on the Basingstoke Canal in Odiham village. Cycle racks outside.

Large, open garden leading towards the canal with attractive seating. This area is fenced off.

You can hire boats and punts next door or enjoy walks along the pretty towpath.

Take note: There is no fencing, so not safe for toddlers.

Not far from the Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop.

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Shoe Lane, Exton SO32 3NT Telephone: 01489 877 526

The Mayfly

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Kings Saltern, Lymington SO41 3QD Telephone: 01590 672 160

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High Street, Stockbridge SO20 6HF Telephone: 01264 810 652 Situated in the scenic village of Stockbridge. Feed the ducks and watch the fish. The garden at the back has the River Test ambling through: not deep although not fenced off, so take care with toddlers.

Large, well presented pub, on a peninsula near the lifeboat station. Next to a little park with children’s play area. Large garden with swinging tyres and wooden climbing apparatus overlooking port. Children’s menu and high chairs available.

Parking to the rear.

Right by waterside for crabbing, fishing and ferry rides.

The Vine Inn

The Mayflower

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High Street, Hamble SO31 4HA Telephone: 023 8045 3000 Tucked down a tiny cobbled street. Perfect for a drink on the decking with a view over the water. There is a launching area ideal for crabbing, watching boats or strolls along the water’s edge.

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With its exposed location on the tip of Hayling Island, the Ferry Boat Inn offers fantastic sea views towards Portsmouth. Enjoy the panorama seated on the decking with a drink, waiting for the Hayling – Portsmouth Ferry. Plenty of parking and a children’s menu available.

Pay and display parking nearby.

Bring change.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

Ferry Road, Hayling Island PO11 ODG Telephone: 023 9246 3459

Small shingle beach adjacent for paddling.

The Bugle

The Ferry Boat Inn

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Hampshire boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, all within easy reach.

Our rural pubs have interesting gardens with attractions ranging from chickens, rabbits, pigs and ducks to trampolines, wendy houses and

giant chess sets. Children can let off steam, while you take in the wonderful scenery: take your pick from watercress beds, picturesque villages or the local cricket pitch. Check out the bus timetables and turn lunch out into an adventure by bus.

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Widley Walk, Portsdown Hill PO6 3LS Telephone: 023 9237 1803

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Selborne GU34 3JR Telephone: 01420 511 427 At the centre of the picturesque village boasting a pottery, little shops and Gilbert White’s House.

Great local walks. Varied outdoor play area with wendy houses, wooden climbing frames, table football under cover and indoor chess sets.

Perched on Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth and the Solent. Wonderful views, both inland and out to sea.

Spacious, simple interior with disabled facilities.

Adjacent to Fort Nelson and parks for walking and kite flying.

Good children’s menu.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Churchillian

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East Tytherley Road, Lockerley SO51 OLW Telephone: 01794 340 225 This traditional, beamed pub, not far from Romsey, is adjacent to a cricket ground with a quirky outdoor garden complete with large chess set.

Upper Froyle GU34 4JH Telephone: 01420 221 15

The Selborne Arms

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A roadside pub on the A31 from Alton to Guildford. Convenient to meet friends, or to stop en route to The Watercress Line steam railway or the coast.

A wooden play area in the enclosed back garden will amuse the children.

A relaxing lunch stop to combine with a trip to Mottisfont Abbey or the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.

Plenty of off-road parking.

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The Hen & Chicken Inn

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The Upper Link, St. Mary Bourne SSP11 6BT Telephone: 01264 738 361

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1 Finchdean Road, Rowlands Castle PO9 6DA Telephone: 023 924 12494

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Old railway pub situated under the railway bridge. Large garden with swings designated for families. Friendly atmosphere and disabled facilities. Child size portions available from the main menu.

Very rural location with accommodation. Look out for the impressive viaduct and the watercress beds. There is a stream trickling though the garden (not fenced off). Calm and spacious setting. Children’s menu available.

Very close to Staunton Country Park.

Not far to Finkley Down Farm.

The Castle Inn

Bourne Valley Inn

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Longparish SP11 6PB Telephone: 01264 720 358 Attractive and welcoming pub in a traditional Hampshire village on the River Test, just off the A303. There are chickens and rabbits in the garden, and a wendy house to play in. Behind the pub garden is the local football field. Child size portions available from the main menu.

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Owslebury SO21 1LT Telephone: 01962 777 358 Just south of Winchester, a very rural location in the village of Owslebury. Simple children’s menu, high chairs and a fantastic garden with trampolines, wendy houses, tyres and wooden climbing frames.

Local attractions include Marwell Wildlife and Intech Science Centre & Planetarium.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Plough Inn

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Freefolk RG28 7NJ Telephone: 01256 892 254 Charming, old world pub with wonderful garden. Chickens, wendy houses and timber framed climbing equipment.

Children’s portions from an adult menu, although sophisticated food for children.

Friendly country pub, recently refurbished. Large garden and orchard with climbing equipment for children.

Puzzles to play with indoors.

Good children's menu at reasonable prices.

Whitchurch Silk Mill and walks nearby.

Access down a long country lane. You can tether horses outside.

Watership Down Inn

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Winchester Rd, Chawton GU34 1SB Telephone: 01420 83841 Opposite the entrance to Jane Austen’s House in a pretty village just off the A31. Small garden, selling fresh eggs with an honesty box. Next door to a lovely play area.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Hampshire Bowman

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Sparsholt SO21 2NW Telephone: 01962 776 353 This charming old pub is in the small village of Sparsholt, two miles north of Winchester.

Ample parking on site, and a large garden with wooden forts to climb on. Off road cycling nearby.

No high chairs available.

Good children’s menu and locally sourced food. Very popular, so book at weekends.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

The Greyfriar www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Dundridge SO32 1GD Telephone: 01489 892 940

The Plough Inn

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Heathen Street, Durley SO32 2BT Telephone: 01489 860 457 Just off the beaten track, a popular family pub with large garden and selection of outdoor swings and climbing equipment.

Staff are used to catering for large numbers and have an adequate children’s menu.

Friendly and accommodating atmosphere.

Book a ride at The Quob stables, or introduce the children to live cricket at The Rose Bowl.

The Farmer’s Home

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Ovington SO24 ORE Telephone: 01962 732 764 Definitely worth finding! Lovely riverside garden with the River Itchen meandering through.

Simple children’s menu and plenty of parking. Limited space indoors: somewhere to visit in good weather.

Situated just outside Petersfield, this busy pub has a spacious interior. Tiny enclosed play area outside, but large open interior, recently refurbished. Good children’s menu at good prices.

Plenty of parking. Set back from the main road.

Watch toddlers as the river is not fenced. Not far from The Watercress Line steam railway or Intech Science Centre & Planetarium.

Hampshire Hospitality Award Winner

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56 Winchester Road, Stroud GU32 3PG Telephone: 01730 264 122

The Bush Inn

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You will find lots of animals in and around the pubs in this guide, on pubs signs, in gardens and in the surrounding countryside. While you are waiting for your meal, why not try to find to spot the same animals in this wordsearch?

There are 18 to find in total: make sure you use a pencil so that you can rub out the answers and let someone else have a go later.

Have you enjoyed your visit to one of these pubs?

The Hampshire Tourism Partnership would love to hear what made it good - or what could have made it better. Send us a short review or even a picture, and you could win a prize. Ask your parents to email the review to pubs@winchester.gov.uk, including your name and age, name of pub and date of visit.

Fun & games

You can play another animal game by just counting up the number of animals you can find around the pub garden or in this guide and seeing who can find the most different ones. Set yourself a time limit like 5 minutes, and see who comes up with the longest list.

CRABS DOGS

HEN AND CHICKEN

RABBITS

DUCKS

HORSES

SPREAD EAGLE

FISH

MAYFLY

HAMPSHIRE HOG

NEW FOREST PONIES

SWAN TROUT WHITE BUCK

PARROTS

WHITE HORSE

HARE AND HOUNDS

PIGS

(For the solution and other games go to www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk)

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Botley Road, Horton Heath SO50 7DQ Telephone: 023 8069 3458

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Large bustly pub, just off the A31, with an enclosed outdoor area for young children.

The spacious interior can accommodate large numbers, and offers a children’s menu.

This pub boasts a fully equipped family toilet with nappies, wipes and a potty, as well as boxes of books and toys to occupy toddlers. Outdoors is a large garden with plenty of climbing equipment and a range of games equipment, including a goal post. Large signs ‘Slow down for children’ in car park.

Good menus.

Not far from Marwell Wildlife and Marwell Activity Barn.

London Road, Clanfield PO8 OQD Telephone: 023 9259 1083

Visit Queen Elizabeth Country Park near by for a healthy day out of doors.

The Hampshire Hog

Brigadier Gerard

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High Street, East Meon GU32 1QA Telephone: 01730 823 252 In the picturesque village of East Meon with the River Meon running through it. The Izaak Walton is on the high street, with ample parking to the rear and a garden with trampoline, swings and a playhouse.

Farnham Road, West Liss GU33 6JU Telephone: 01730 892 088

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North of Petersfield, the Spread Eagle has a wonderful garden area with wooden climbing equipment, all fenced in, and an extended grassy park to play on too.

A smallish pub inside, but very welcoming, with a reasonable children’s menu. High chairs are available.

A simple children’s menu at a good price. There are high chairs that attach to table tops.

Izaak Walton

The Spread Eagle www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Winchester Road, Ampfield SO51 9BQ Telephone: 01794 368 356

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Braishfield Road, Braishfield SO51 OQE Telephone: 01794 368 372 A large pub full of quirky memorabilia and knick knacks.

Good children’s menu. There is an accessible toilet and one high chair available. The large garden accommodates a chicken run with ex-battery chickens.

Adjacent to the garden, pigs are being reared.

Near the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, this pub has parking to the rear with a good size garden and seating area. The garden looks onto the local village park full of swings, slides and climbing equipment. The children’s menu offers a good selection of food and there are high chairs available.

The White Horse

Stockbridge Road, Timsbury SO51 ONG Telephone: 01794 368 303 Visit this pub for the garden; the climbing frames and swinging tyres – child heaven!

The inside is very basic, although reasonable prices for children’s menu. Visit on a sunny day and enjoy the outdoor facilities.

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There is a large on-site car park, and the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are close by.

The Wheatsheaf

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Houghton, SO20 6LH Telephone: 01794 388 310 A lovely Hampshire village with a typical village pub. Friendly and accommodating. No specific children’s menu, but half price for half portions. Two high chairs available and a large garden for the summer. Come on a warm day for a relaxed atmosphere.

Not far from Mottisfont Abbey.

Parking on site.

The Malthouse Inn www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

Boot Inn

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Fleet End Road, Warsash SO31 9JH Telephone: 01489 572 500

Pub with spacious interior. The outdoor area offers several play areas for different age groups, and some undercover areas.

Unusual to find a pub retaining its cosy and atmospheric interior in a residential area. Friendly staff and pub full of character, with attractive well kept frontage.

Children’s menus and good size play area with plenty of climbing equipment in garden.

A children’s menu is available and there is a large off road car park.

Parking to the rear. Not far from the sea.

The Hunters

West Meon GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829 291

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Cott Street, Swanmore SO32 2PZ Telephone: 01489 877 214

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Preston Candover RG25 2EJ Telephone: 01256 389 777

Open and spacious interior, offering two-for-one during certain hours. Located on crossroads leading to Hinton Ampner National Trust property. Very popular with families, offering a carvery at weekends.

Recently refurbished, this pub now boasts a wonderful, comfortable interior with large sofas. There are high chairs available. The simple children’s menu is pricey, but does include ice cream.

Large wooden fort for children in garden area. Busy location but great stop en route to local attractions.

The garden at the back is large with simple play equipment.

Plenty of room to run around.

The West Meon Hut

The Jolly Farmer Country Inn

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The Street, Binsted GU34 4PB Telephone: 01420 22 112

On the Hampshire/Wiltshire border, this remote pub is in an extremely rural position with beautiful views over the countryside. Hard to find, but quirky. A horse trough and place to tether up at the main entrance, whilst to the rear is a play area for children. The pub offers a children’s menu and has high chairs

An attractive pub frontage in the middle of the small village of Binsted. Cosy interior with a rural garden to the rear offering climbing equipment and swings.

Children’s menu on offer, not too expensive. Friendly staff.

Near The Watercress Line steam railway to watch steam engines.

Find it and have fun.

The Cedars

120 Bridge Rd, Sarisbury Green SO31 7EL Telephone: 01489 576 400 Covered in hanging baskets throughout the summer months or Christmas lights in the winter, the Bold Forester on the A27 is always easy to spot. Spacious pub with even more spacious garden.

Play equipment and lots of potential for games of hide & seek. Easy parking, a children's menu and big tables inside just right for family meals. Ideally placed for a visit to Bursledon Windmill or Bursledon Brickworks just up the road. www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Upper Chute SP11 9ER Telephone: 01264 730 295

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The Cross Keys Inn

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Lower Chute SP11 9DX Telephone: 012647 30 229 Beautiful, thatched and beamed old English pub. Large outdoor area to the front with decking and seating and space to run around. High chairs are available and a good varied children’s menu at top end prices.

Definitely worth a trip for the English country setting.

The Bold Forester

The Hatchet Inn

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Sherborne St. John RG24 9HS Telephone: 01256 702 727 On the edge of Basingstoke near The Vyne National Trust property.

Conveniently located just off the main road, quiet ambience and long garden, with plenty of space to play.

Friendly and accommodating interior.

The Swan

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Durley Street, Durley SO32 2AA Telephone: 01489 860 229 Large enclosed lawn area with play equipment to the back of the pub. No children’s menu, but half portion roasts at weekends and simple sausages and mash or chicken/fish and chips in childsize portions. Sofas and books inside with a relaxed yet organised atmosphere.

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Main Road, Itchen Abbas SO21 1BQ Telephone: 01962 779 537 On the River Itchen, the drive here encompasses beautiful Hampshire scenery. A lovely village and the pub has a large sloping garden with play area.

Sunday roasts, children’s portions and good selection from main menu. High chairs are available.

Need to book at weekends.

The Robin Hood

The Trout Inn www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Everyone loves the New Forest: it’s one giant, natural play area. Pick any of the pubs in this section, and you are sure to find a local walk, cycle ride or woodland den-building adventure.

You can spot roaming ponies, or even tether

your own horses if you are on a family hack. Look out for parrots, ducks and passing boats. If it rains, put on wellies for jumping in the puddles. Then head for the pub with a big trunk of toys and games to keep the children amused at the table.

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Minstead SO43 7FY Telephone: 023 8081 2137 Well presented pub with large seating area in the back garden.

Looking out onto the village green with stocks for the local hooligans! A big trunk of toys indoors with puzzles and games to keep children amused at the table.

Near Furzey Gardens and other New Forest attractions.

Interesting menu with small portions available for children.

The Trusty Servant

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Ringwood Road, North Gorley SP6 2PB Telephone: 01425 652 244 Traditional English thatched 17th century pub on a green with a duck pond. New Forest ponies wandering around and fords to cross the streams – great fun!

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Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu Estate SO42 7XB Telephone: 01590 616 253 Situated on the village green overlooking Beaulieu water, this fabulous location is part of the Master Builder’s Hotel. A large green provides space for the children to run, with views of yachts and boats passing. A simple, uncluttered bar which welcomes children and dogs, and seating outside to enjoy the views. A good walk along the river takes you to Beaulieu and the famous Motor Museum.

You pay to park at the only car park in this area, so bring change.

The Yachtsman’s Bar

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Rockford Green, Ringwood BH24 3NA Telephone: 01425 474 700 Just inside the New Forest from Ringwood. Scores highly all round. Children’s menu a little pricey, but staff are welcoming and accommodating. A large garden with ‘children only’ zones and a cage of parrots.

Good children’s menu. New enclosed wooden play area in the garden. Near the town of Fordingbridge.

The pub overlooks a disused lake full of wildlife. You can tether horses at the entrance.

The Royal Oak

Ample parking.

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Linwood BH24 3QY Telephone: 01425 473 973

A roadside pub which looks a little shabby from the outside but inside is clean and friendly.

The small garden to the rear accommodates a wooden climbing fort. There is a children’s menu and high chairs are available.

A secret location, down a long gravel track. Worth the find for the fun of it. A large parking area with a rambling garden full of trees and some wooden climbing equipment.

Reasonable children’s menu.

Opens from 11am.

A good stopping point on a long journey.

Book at weekends.

Hare & Hounds

The High Corner Inn

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Bisterne Close, Burley BH24 4AZ Telephone: 01425 402 264 Formerly a country house, this pub also provides accommodation in the heart of the New Forest.

Great big garden with wooden play area. Plenty of outside seating in summer. Spacious interior with comprehensive menu for adults and children.

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Bashley Common Rd, Wootton BH25 5SF Telephone: 01425 610 360 Large, friendly interior with lots of high chairs available. Baby changing facilities in the toilets.

Wide selection of children’s food and a big garden with climbing equipment.

Large off road car park. A popular location especially during the summer.

Plenty of parking. Definitely worth a visit.

The White Buck www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Sway SO41 6AL Telephone: 023 8047 0543

The Rising Sun

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Hampshire is a big county with lots on offer for families, but sometimes the information seems to be spread across too many leaflets, websites and magazines. Here are our top websites to help you find the information you need for a family outing.

Visitor attractions Hampshire’s attractions have quizzes, hands-on exhibits, living history performances, special events and other features that will tickle your child’s imagination and whet their curiosity. For a shortcut to a great selection of places to visit, try www.visit-hampshire.co.uk or go to www.hampshireattractions.co.uk for some money-saving special offers. Local tourist information centres offer really helpful advice for a good day out with the family, so try them out with a challenge or two this holiday.

Theatres, galleries and concert halls Many arts venues offer workshops, crafts sessions and performances designed especially for children.

They provide the perfect escape to a fantasy world; a safe place for a really

messy art activity, or an introduction to new hobbies.

Venues that are keen to welcome families often display the Family Friendly logo on their websites and brochures. For ideas around Hampshire and further afield, check www.familywhatson.com/specialevents.asp

Libraries All over the country, libraries are reinventing themselves.

Library staff run storytelling sessions, baby rhyme times and ‘meet the author’ events, and host a wide range of performances and workshops by other organisations too.

No one will tell you to ‘be quiet’ these days: libraries are places for children to discover the world around them and have fun while they do it. Go to www3.hants.gov.uk/library-children.htm for events, book recommendations and information on how to claim your dinosaur library card. If you live in the Portsmouth area try www.portsmouth.gov.uk/learning/29.html and in Southampton go to www.southampton.gov.uk/s-leisure/libraries/ and follow the family links.

Special events There are hundreds of festivals and special events across the county each year, from ice rinks and Chinese New Year celebrations to melas, traditional country shows, boat shows, street theatre festivals and Hallowe’en hauntings. Many of these are free or make special provision for families. Log onto www.visit-hampshire.co.uk and follow the ‘what’s on’ link. www.eatoutgetabout.co.uk

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Make a whole day out with the family by taking advantage of the following offers from some great family attractions near our pubs.

Hawk Conservancy Trust Weyhill, Andover SP11 8DY One child goes free with every full paying adult on production of this voucher. www.hawkconservancy.org

VOUCHERS Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates Collection Selborne GU34 3JH Produce a receipt from one of these pubs & enjoy free admission for up to two children: Selborne Arms • The Greyfriar • The Spread Eagle • Hen and Chicken Inn www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Two adults for the price of one full paying adult. Children always go free here. www.hilliergardens.org.uk Royal Armouries Fort Nelson Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN 10% of all products in the shop on production of a valid meal receipt from one of the pubs featured in Eat Out, Get About www.armouries.org.uk

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Waterside locations 1 The Royal Oak, Langstone

Voucher valid to 31.12.11. Only one voucher per family. Voucher can only be redeemed once. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

27 The Spread Eagle, West Liss

3 The Shoe Inn, Exton

28 The White Horse, Ampfield

4 Waterwitch, Odiham

29 The Malthouse Inn, Timsbury

5 The Mayflower, Lymington

30 The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield

6 The Bugle, Hamble

31 Boot Inn, Houghton

7 The Vine Inn, Stockbridge

32 The Hunters, Swanmore

8 The Ferry Boat Inn, Hayling Island 33 The West Meon Hut, West Meon

Rural locations

34 The Jolly Farmer Country Inn,

Warsash

9 The Churchillian, Cosham

35 Purefoy Arms, Preston Candover

10 The Star Inn, Lockerley

36 The Cedars, Binsted

11 The Selborne Arms, Selborne

37 The Bold Forester,

12 The Hen & Chicken Inn,

Upper Froyle Voucher valid to 31.12.11. Only one voucher per family. Voucher can only be redeemed once. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

26 The Hampshire Hog, Clanfield

2 The Mayfly, Fullerton

13 Bourne Valley Inn,

St. Mary Bourne

Sarisbury Green 38 The Cross Keys Inn, Upper Chute 39 The Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute 40 The Robin Hood, Durley

14 The Plough Inn, Longparish

41 The Swan, Sherborne St. John

15 The Castle Inn, Rowlands Castle

42 The Trout Inn, Itchen Abbas

16 The Ship Inn, Owslebury

Voucher valid to 31.12.11. Only one voucher per family. Voucher can only be redeemed once. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

17 Watership Down Inn, Freefolk

New Forest locations

18 The Greyfriar, Chawton

43 The Trusty Servant, Minstead

19 The Hampshire Bowman,

44 The Royal Oak, North Gorley

Dundridge 20 The Plough Inn, Sparsholt 21 The Farmer’s Home, Durley

Voucher valid to 31.12.11. Only one voucher per family. Voucher can only be redeemed once. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

45 The Yachtsman’s Bar,

Bucklers Hard 46 The Alice Lisle, Ringwood

22 The Bush Inn, Ovington

47 The High Corner Inn, Linwood

23 Seven Stars, Stroud

48 The White Buck, Burley

24 Brigadier Gerard, Horton Heath

49 Hare & Hounds, Sway

25 Izaak Walton, East Meon

50 The Rising Sun, Wootton

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