Timbers Guidebook
Family days out
Local family day trips with something for everyone!
Brilliant for a family day out, nearby Paulton's Park has rides, animals, parks and the famed Peppa Pig World. There is something for everyone! They are not open year-round so be sure to check their site for opening times.
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Brilliant for a family day out, nearby Paulton's Park has rides, animals, parks and the famed Peppa Pig World. There is something for everyone! They are not open year-round so be sure to check their site for opening times.
Marwell Zoo is around about 30 minutes drive away and is a great day out. You can easily spend a whole day visiting the animals, exploring the parks and riding the train.
176 locals recommend
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneMarwell Zoo is around about 30 minutes drive away and is a great day out. You can easily spend a whole day visiting the animals, exploring the parks and riding the train.
The National Motor Museum is a must visit for car enthusiasts, but is also a great family day out, with their stunning grounds, activities, exhibitions, adventure play area and much more!
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum is a must visit for car enthusiasts, but is also a great family day out, with their stunning grounds, activities, exhibitions, adventure play area and much more!
Moors Valley is a great place for families. Entry is free - you just pay for parking. They have great play areas for all ages, Go Ape for the older family members, a train ride and beautiful walks around the lakes, as well as picnic spots and a restaurant.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadMoors Valley is a great place for families. Entry is free - you just pay for parking. They have great play areas for all ages, Go Ape for the older family members, a train ride and beautiful walks around the lakes, as well as picnic spots and a restaurant.
The dockyards at Portsmouth are a fantastic place to learn about and explore historical ships, with hands on activities, making it a great day out for all the family. As children we spent many happy hours running about the HMS Victory!
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The dockyards at Portsmouth are a fantastic place to learn about and explore historical ships, with hands on activities, making it a great day out for all the family. As children we spent many happy hours running about the HMS Victory!
Open throughout the summer, the Lymington Sea Water Baths have a whole host of available activities, as well as a giant inflatable obstacle course! Check their website for opening times.
59 locals recommend
Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadOpen throughout the summer, the Lymington Sea Water Baths have a whole host of available activities, as well as a giant inflatable obstacle course! Check their website for opening times.
Longdown is a great day out in nearby Ashurst, with farm animals, a trampoline and soft play for the kids, and a lovely tearoom and farm shop
77 locals recommend
Longdown Activity Farm
Deerleap LaneLongdown is a great day out in nearby Ashurst, with farm animals, a trampoline and soft play for the kids, and a lovely tearoom and farm shop
Exbury Gardens is a beautiful garden near Beaulieu, with stunning grounds, seasonal family activities and a lovely cafe
87 locals recommend
Exbury Gardens
Exbury Gardens is a beautiful garden near Beaulieu, with stunning grounds, seasonal family activities and a lovely cafe
Local Walks
Lovely walks around the marshes, less than half an hour's drive away
9 locals recommend
Keyhaven Marshes
Lovely walks around the marshes, less than half an hour's drive away
This is easily walkable from Timbers. There are so many walking routes you can pick up from here or you can head to the high street and stop off for a browse and an afternoon tea!
15 locals recommend
Bolton's Bench
B3056This is easily walkable from Timbers. There are so many walking routes you can pick up from here or you can head to the high street and stop off for a browse and an afternoon tea!
Emery Down
Some beautiful scenery and quaint houses, you're likely to see new forest ponies nearby
Walk through the forest to Bank directly from Timbers, and stop for lunch at The Oak Inn, one of our all time favourites
Bank
Walk through the forest to Bank directly from Timbers, and stop for lunch at The Oak Inn, one of our all time favourites
Food scene
The Forage
39 High StThe Oak Inn
Pinkney LaneFox & Hounds
22 High StThe Pig
B3055Lime Wood
Beaulieu RoadImperial China
18 High StThe White Buck
Bisterne ClosePebble Beach
Marine DriveEnzee Brockenhurst Ristorante & Pizzeria
Station Approach