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fun ideas for family days out in October and November...

  • 3 October, 11am

  • Monkey King: Journey to the west - shadow puppets
    Willis Museum, Basingstoke, RG21 7QD, Telephone: 0845 6035635
    Traditional puppet show.
    Admission: Free
    Catering
    Parking

  • 4th October, 11am - 4.30pm

  • Rushmoor Green and Global Fun Day
    Princess Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX , Telephone: 01252 398538
    Ecological fun day. Learn about the importance of our planet and interactive ways to be 'green' there will be celebrity guests and key speakers.
    Admission: Free


  • 4th October, 10am - 12.30pm or 2pm - 4pm

  • Mammal Walk
    Titchfiels Haven Visitor Centre, PO14 3JT, Telephone 01329 6621 45
    Tickets: £5 adults, £2.50 children, Pre-booking essential.
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Baby Changing Facilities


  • 8th October, 7.45pm

  • Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
    The Anvil, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR, Telephone: 01252 844244
    Tickets: from £16.50, under 16s and full time students half price.

  • 15th October, 7.30pm

  • Under the Greenwood Tree
    Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, PO16 7DX, Telephone 01329 223100
    Presented by Dorset Corset Theatre Company. New adaptation of the Hardy classic will thrill and entertain.
    Tickets: £11.50, concession £10.50, booking fee 75p
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Baby Changing Facilities

  • 16th October, 8pm

  • Little Toby Walker
    Forest Arts Centre, New Milton, BH25 6DS, Telephone 01425 612393
    Guitar music.
    Tickets: £1, concessions £10, booking fee 75p.

  • 17th & 18th October, from 10am

  • October Fest Beer and Food Festival
    Milestones Museum, Basingstoke, Telephone: 01256 403906
    Celebration of Hampshire's beer and food.
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Baby Changing Facilities
    Parking

  • 18th October, 11am and 1.45pm

  • Beatrix Potter storytelling
    Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH, Telephone 01962 777966/ 777936
    Includes drinks on arrival and lunch. Session are open to children 3-13. Pre-booking essential and please note that for each child or group of children an adult booking is required.
    Admission: adult £27, children £23.50
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Baby Changing Facilities
    Parking

  • 21st & 25th October, 7pm

  • Family History for Beginners Evening
    Hampshire Record Office, Winchester, SO23 8TH, Telephone: 01962 846154
    All you need to begin researching your family tree. Pre-booking essential.
    Admission: £7

  • 27th October, 11am

  • The Dragon's Daughter
    The Lights, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1AH, Telephone: 01264 368368
    Children's theatre.
    Tickets: £6

  • 27th - 31st October

  • Skellig
    Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR, Telephone: 01252 844244
    David Almond's eerie and magical story.
    Tickets: £15, over 60s and students £13.50, under 16s £10, family ticket £47

  • 28th October, 10.30am and 12.30pm

  • Hairy Little Critters Workshop
    Red House Museum, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, Telephone 0845 6035635
    Make your own hairy critters.
    Cost: £3

  • 30th October, 5.30pm - 8pm

  • Halloween Party
    Sir Harold Hillier Gradens, Romsey, SO51 0QA, Telephone: 01794 368787
    Family themed event. Pre-booking essential.
    Tickets: from £6
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Parking

    NOVEMBER

  • 7th November, 6pm

  • Fireworks night
    Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, SO31 5GA, Telephone: 023 8045 5157
    Tickets in advance: adults £4.50, children £3. On the night: adults £6, children £4
    Fireworks start at 7.30pm.
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Baby Changing Facilities
    Parking
    Dogs Welcome

  • 8th November, 7.30pm

  • Andy Parsons
    The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, SO17 1TR, Telephone: 02380671771
    Comedy.
    Tickets: £15, concessions £13.
    Disabled Access
    Catering
    Parking

  • 11th November, 8pm

  • Baka Beyond - Beyond the Forest
    West End Arts centre, Aldershot, GU11 3JD, Telephone: 01252 330040
    Tickets: £13, concessions£10, booking fee 75p
    Disabled Access

  • 18th November, 8pm

  • Show of Hands
    Theatre Royal, Winchester, SO23 8SB, Telephone: 01962 840440
    England's finest acoustic roots duo.
    Tickets: £15.50 - £18.
    Disabled Access
    Catering

     

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