Vanessa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ive listed some of our family favorite days out. They are mainly geared to those with children but are good for anyone who just likes getting out and about and seeing new things. The majority of these places also have a decent pub nearby which is always a bonus (with kids or not!)
Great day out with or without kids. Beautiful walks and pieces of art to enjoy.
Great pub opposite for refreshments
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Het Beeldenpark
Jumps RoadGreat day out with or without kids. Beautiful walks and pieces of art to enjoy.
Great pub opposite for refreshments
Great for children to get out and about in the countryside. Playgrounds and cafes as well as bike hire
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Alice Holt Forest
Great for children to get out and about in the countryside. Playgrounds and cafes as well as bike hire
Lovely walks on pathways around lake area. Dotted with a couple of pubs
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Virginia Water Lake
Lovely walks on pathways around lake area. Dotted with a couple of pubs
Saint Michael's Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Farnborough. And houses the Mausoleum of Napoleon III.
Every Saturday at 3 pm there is a guided tour of the Abbey Church and Imperial Crypt. There is no need to book in advance. The Abbey gates open automatically at 2.50 pm – please wait at the gates until they open. The tour lasts an hour and ends in the monastery shop.
They ask a minimum donation of £5 per person (children free).
Saint Michaels Abbey
280 Farnborough RoadSaint Michael's Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Farnborough. And houses the Mausoleum of Napoleon III.
Every Saturday at 3 pm there is a guided tour of the Abbey Church and Imperial Crypt. There is no need to book in advance. The Abbey gates open automatically at 2.50 pm – please wait at the gates until they open. The tour lasts an hour and ends in the monastery shop.
They ask a minimum donation of £5 per person (children free).
Wellington Country Park is a country park in Hampshire, around Riseley, near Reading. The Park consists of 350 acres of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with several nature trails and a lake. It was opened in 1974 by the 8th Duke and Duchess of Wellington. Our boys love visiting here - plenty of space for them to run around and get into mischief.
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Wellington Country Park
Odiham RoadWellington Country Park is a country park in Hampshire, around Riseley, near Reading. The Park consists of 350 acres of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with several nature trails and a lake. It was opened in 1974 by the 8th Duke and Duchess of Wellington. Our boys love visiting here - plenty of space for them to run around and get into mischief.
Great place whether interested in aviation or not. Our kids love visiting and is within easy walking distance and is free
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Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum
85 Farnborough RdGreat place whether interested in aviation or not. Our kids love visiting and is within easy walking distance and is free
Great little museum for children to explore. Not overly expensive and there are treasure hunt maps and interactive displays as well as colouring for little ones.
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Aldershot Military Museum
Queen's AvenueGreat little museum for children to explore. Not overly expensive and there are treasure hunt maps and interactive displays as well as colouring for little ones.
Coral Reef Bracknell's Waterworld
Nine Mile RideFun waterpark for children (and adults)
Great place to take children to let off some steam - also a cafe and discovery centre.
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The Look Out Discovery Centre
Nine Mile RideGreat place to take children to let off some steam - also a cafe and discovery centre.
Beautiful national trust property to look round with gardens and cafe.
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Polesden Lacey
Beautiful national trust property to look round with gardens and cafe.
West Green House Garden
Thackham's LaneLovely national trust property.
Lovely little petting zoo with a min train ride and ride on tractors
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Beale Park
Lovely little petting zoo with a min train ride and ride on tractors
Can hire boats or just take a walk along the canal - only a few minutes drive from the house
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Basingstoke Canal
Can hire boats or just take a walk along the canal - only a few minutes drive from the house
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadAmusement park for all ages - only a 20 min drive
Great little park with a reptile enclosure too. Lovely parks and picnic spots
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Vogelwereld
A325Great little park with a reptile enclosure too. Lovely parks and picnic spots
There are 2 ponds to visit - great pond and little pond. In the summer you can bathe in the little pond as they have a man made beach
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Frensham Great Pond
There are 2 ponds to visit - great pond and little pond. In the summer you can bathe in the little pond as they have a man made beach
If you get some good weather a great day out and a chance to swim outdoors
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Guildford Lido
Lido RoadIf you get some good weather a great day out and a chance to swim outdoors
Farnborough Airport
10 mins walk from the house.
Fleet Pond
This is a lovely pond that we take our boys to frequently to get some fresh air.
Jakes Indoor Playbarn & Mini Farm
Yateley RoadLovely petting farm and indoor softplay - ideal for toddlers
This is a great pub with a beautiful beer garden overlooking woodland. Short drive away with great food and ales
The Foresters
Aldershot RoadThis is a great pub with a beautiful beer garden overlooking woodland. Short drive away with great food and ales
Food scene
Ive listed some of the best local places that you can visit and then some of our favorite pubs which are a short drive away but worth it.
Aviator Brasserie
55 Farnborough RdFantastic food and cocktail lounge overlooking the private airport
Amazing traditional Nepalese food - do takeaway too! Details are left at the house
Gurkha Palace Restaurant
78 Farnborough RdAmazing traditional Nepalese food - do takeaway too! Details are left at the house
Lovely pub overlooking a lake. You are also able to partake in Watersports or just watch others doing so whilst staying dry!
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Kingfisher on The Quay
Coleford Bridge RoadLovely pub overlooking a lake. You are also able to partake in Watersports or just watch others doing so whilst staying dry!
One of my husbands favorite pubs nestled in the surrey countryside. Have a playground for little ones too
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The Spotted Cow
3 Bourne GroveOne of my husbands favorite pubs nestled in the surrey countryside. Have a playground for little ones too
The Heron On the Lake station
Fantastic food overlooking Fleet Pond
The Chequers Inn
Fingest LaneAnother family favorite. A proper old English pub
The Swan
119 Acton LaneAnother lovely pub on the canal
Neighbourhoods
Lovely local town with great shops and eateries. There is a castle to look round and is also home of the cathedral used for the filming of the Omen. - 10 mins by train
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Guildford
Lovely local town with great shops and eateries. There is a castle to look round and is also home of the cathedral used for the filming of the Omen. - 10 mins by train
Fleet
Lovely little town a short drive away with pubs and food and independent shops