Location: Eastleigh
Top Things to do in Eastleigh
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Eastleigh, England
Eastleigh is in Hampshire, England, and the main town in the Borough of Eastleigh. The town lies between Southampton and Winchester, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation. The first substantial growth was as a railway town. Now it is home to many businesses, including a manufacturing plant owned by Prysmian Cables & Systems (formerly the cables division of Pirelli). The town lies on the River Itchen, one of England's premier chalk streams for fly fishing, a designated site of Special Scientific Interest.
Restaurants in Eastleigh
1. Hensting Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 336 reviews
Come and Join us here in Otterbourne Hampshire, when the weather is good we like to be outside trekking or walking Alpacas. This allows you the general public to come and get up close to these beautiful animals, hear them hum to each other, feel how soft their fleece is and look into their big brown eyes! It also serves us a purpose as we get them used to people and being handled on the halters,
Reviewed By 541amandat - Manchester, United Kingdom
Visited henstings this a.m. for my bday gift experience, & it was truly amazing! I enjoyed all aspects off the keepers role, as well as the nice bits included. I got to bottle feed a baby alpaca, handfeed older ones, plus llamas, and take many photos of my lovely morning. I walked pearl, and learned so much about these lovely animals. My day was made so much nicer by the lovely staff who are all so nice. A special mention to katrina who made my morning as an 'apprentice' fun, and i will definately come back again soon. Xx
2. Eastleigh Lakeside Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
The perfect day out with the kids in Hampshire Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway is a popular attraction near to Southampton, perfect for a day out with the kids at the weekend or during school holidays. Our steam trains run from the main station at Eastleigh Parkway, with the entire trip totalling 15-20 minutes. We do have a small stock of pocket money items and ice creams on sale at our outdoor ticket desk. We believe we have the largest collection of Miniature locomotives on a commercial railway, with a total of 24 in the collection; 21 being steam powered and most of them are in steam on gala days. Please note that Dogs are more than welcome at the railway. They are allowed everywhere, including the cafe. Dogs travel free on the trains.
3. Eastleigh Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Interesting museum that chronicles the life of a typical railway engineer and his family during the 1930s.
Reviewed By steve01957 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
A lovely small museum in the centre of Eastleigh that tells the story of the town and the surrounding area, good cafe and a little shop makes it worth a visit
4. Itchen Valley Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
A fun day out for the entire family at this outdoor park that boasts a visitor's center, plenty of walking trails, children play areas and special events.
Reviewed By mattsZ3985XZ - Southampton, United Kingdom
Itchen valley is one of my Favs. The walks are nice and numerous, lots of Different parks and play trails to follow and the paths are well kept. Parking can be difficult on nice days but that's like anywhere. My negatives would be that the queue for the Cafe is always so long that I've never actually purchased anything, they would be better installing a coffee machine for takeaway. Also go ape is here and that's great fun.
5. TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Southampton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Team Sport Southampton Don’t hold back when racing around TeamSport Eastleigh’s 400-metre incredibly wide track, providing ample overtaking opportunities. The magnificent exit corner from the bridge allows speeds of up to 40mph down the Hanger straight before the Dunlop curve, a high-speed double apex corner with a tight entry and wide exit providing a test of determination and skill. Two exciting hairpins running in opposite directions are the last obstacles before its time to get back on the accelerator giving it full throttle over the flyover!
Reviewed By essyb2019
Amazing time, so much fun. We are super competitive and lap times were given so it was great get the results. The staff member Ash was brilliant. So friendly, welcoming and gave good advice. She gave us na extra session half price. And I got a medal for heating my partner which made me even happier to gloat! Hahah Great experience, well worth it!
6. The Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
A vibrant, contemporary arts venue with a professional programme of dance, theatre, music, film and an exciting range of community dance and theatre classes.
Reviewed By jerryhughes101 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Me and my wife took our 6 year old to go watch the Tiger they came to tea the other day and it was great. He loved it and we enjoyed it as well so all good there. We sat in H13 - H15 and we were right in the middle pretty much so really good seats so would highly recommend the seats around that area, staff came round with pillows for smaller children too which was a nice touch. My tip would be to just do print at home when you buy your tickets and then you can load up the PDF on your phone. Saves you queuing at the box office and also means you don’t have to print them out, we walked straight in basically showing my phone to the very nice attendant. Drinks from the bar were very reasonable, a diet coke, water & fruit shoot came to just over £5. That could’ve easily been about £8 there so nice to see that. I’d definitely go back here, £14 for the ticket but it’s a great attraction. Well worth it.
7. The Race Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
We began our journey over 10 years ago as the first race car simulation venue in the UK and have since gone to become the first chain of simulation venues with our sister venue in Halifax. Each of our ten race pod simulators has it's own 2.8m HD screen, allowing each driver to become completely immersed in the experience whilst racing around world famous circuits. The Race Centre provides an amazing modern alternative to karting making it ideal for Corporate Events, Stag Parties, Kids Parties, Private Groups and Birthdays, as well as for individual racing practice.
Reviewed By uphillsdownrivers
Sitting as near as damn-it on the floor in a race-type cockpit staring into a large screen, plus steering wheel feedback and engine sound coming through the headphones made for a GREAT time. The guys at the centre were also helpful, pleasant to talk to and shared some laughs. For first time visitors, the centre is 'unusually' located within a 1970's type shopping precinct, with parking located around the outside of the complex which has a 2 hour maximum stay period. I found it full up when I arrived (on a Friday afternoon), so parked within the Industrial Estate area up the road near to the railway station and walked for a few minutes to the centre.
8. Kids2Day
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Debsqn - Christchurch, United Kingdom
My son love this place stuff r brilliant kind helpful clear throughout def be coming back a lot travel from Christchurch Dorset worth trip and we had a laugh with staff to manger and staff make u feel welcome they care u can see that thank u kids place perfect afternoon thanks
9. Chandler's Ford Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By ChristineR759 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
I love this library. It is small, but has every book I've ever been looking for. Great for children as well.
10. Partyman World of Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Imagine a place with multi-level play structures, ball ponds, a climbing wall, comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever changing menu with freshly prepared food… Fun!If you’re looking for a great day out or the perfect location for your little one’s birthday party then look no further. Partyman World Eastleigh has four specially designed party rooms which you can use for the entire duration of your party, just to make it that little extra special!
Reviewed By Louise8123 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
I brought my son along to the summer party this afternoon. It was brilliant and he had a great time. The bbq theme food was really nice and the extra little touches my son loved (chips in a cone with a wooden fork) The games and balloon making and face painting were an added bonus. Always clean and tidy and the staff are amazing. Megan on face painting was really good with my son, and Macky is so good with the kids and makes sure they're all having a great time, nothing is too much trouble. Having a membership paid monthly is such good value and the party tonight was excellent. My son cant wait for the next time we visit.
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