8 Things to do Good for Kids in Andover That You Shouldn't Miss

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award winning visitor attraction set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 130 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's Sea Eagles! Many of these birds are involved in the spectacular daily flying displays in one of the three flying arenas, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects. Every visitor can meet a British bird of prey and there are extra activities during weekends and school holidays. The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey. The Trust has worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research of birds of prey for many years.

Treerunners is an exciting, challenging and sometimes demanding activity that uses zip lines, snowboards and tarzan swings as well as other challenges to get you from tree to tree. Set in a beautiful oak forest, it is the perfect day out for families, birthday parties, hens, stags, first dates (or last) and school trips. You don’t have to go up with the kids! (unlike other courses). On both our Junior course and Adult course we use safety systems that make it impossible to unclip from the safety line which leaves you free to either join them or chill out with a coffee on the ground.

We opened our doors to the public 38 years ago and were one of the first ever farm parks in the country. We are now open all year round, with a massive indoor play barn with different areas for different age ranges. There’s lots of outdoor play as well, including the Little Farmers Driving School. Throughout the day there are animal handling and feeding activities for children to get involved in. Meerkat Mansion is our latest addition making a Farm-Tastic day out! We are so proud that we have people visit us from all over the country, employ over 60 people, run a quality restaurant – welcoming thousands of families 7 days a week and have won several awards. We hope you have a wonderful day and a massive thank you from us for making it all possible!

Situated on the River Anton, a tributary of the Test, the historic market town of Andover boasts two museums in the same building. Andover Museum, telling the story of the town and surrounding area, opened in 1981, and it was joined in 1986 by the Museum of the Iron Age, which tells the story of nearby Danebury hillfort. Grade II listed, the museum building started life as a Georgian townhouse in the mid 18th century. Evidence of this can be seen in the fine staircase, wooden panelling and decorative fireplaces. In the 1840s, the building was purchased by local philanthropist Martha Gale who gifted it to Andover Grammar School. The brick extension that houses the Museum of the Iron Age was added in the 1880s.

Ironsight is a family run business set in a beautiful rural location just outside Andover, Hampshire. With both indoor and outdoor game zones and combat arenas, we offer a unique activity centre for urban warfare style games and events for ages 7+. Perfect for team building, corporate events, stag, hen and birthday parties, or just a group of friends getting together to burn off some energy with our adrenaline fuelled activities, you can choose from Paintball, Splatmaster, LaserTag, Airsoft and Zorbing. With dedicated party rooms, meeting areas and on-site 5* hygiene rated catering facilities, we can accommodate groups as small as 6 up to as many as 80 (depending on the activity). We cater for all dietary requirements, gluten free and vegetarian, so please mention these when you book. Safety, as well as fun, is our priority and we have invested heavily in the highest quality equipment and staff training to ensure you have the best experience in the safest environment.

Riverside Bowl is a entertainment venue for Andover and the surrounding area, it is not just a Bowling venue it also offers Glo-Golf, and Amusements, together with a bar and the free use of stylish new meeting rooms for local community groups.