Portsmouth and the surrounding area has so many wonderful things to do, whether rain or shine, with great parks, walks and attractions as well as free events.
We have put together 15 ideas to help inspire you so that you can have some quality family time – without spending a pretty penny:
5. College Park
As well as a fantastic playground, green areas and a multi-sports area, Portsmouth's College Park off Kirby Road boasts a pet area with small animals and aviaries containing exotic birds. Photo: Mike Cooter
6. Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Fantastic woods, a bike trail, play park and of course the popular assault course make Queen Elizabeth Country Park, juts off the A3, a fantastic destination this summer holidays. Photo: -
7. Heath Pond
A fantastic little family walk to feed the ducks and geese at the Petersfield Pond is the perfect family outing. With an onsite cafe and play and the option to hire boats to take out onto the pond, it is the perfect place to visit whatever your budget. Photo: Raymond Pither
8. The seaside
We are so luck to love so close to the sea - so weather it is a trip to Southsea, Hayling Island, Stokes Bay or Lee-on-the-Solent there are plenty of places to set up camp with the family and watch the world go by. Photo: Habibur Rahman