Activities in Hampshire
Hampshire is a vibrant mix of coast, countryside, and charming market towns — perfect for getting outdoors and trying something new. From New Forest adventures to watersports on the Solent, Hampshire is packed with outdoor activities, creative workshops, and family-friendly experiences. Explore and book unforgettable days out across the coast and countryside.
Questions about activities in Hampshire
What activities can I book in Hampshire?
You can book skiing, snowboarding and donutting at Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot, and paddleboard lessons and tours with Paddle SUP Company around Basingstoke, Crookham Village and Odiham. Nomadic Kitesurf runs kitesurfing and wingsurfing at Calshot, and The SUP Co x Calshot has wingfoil demo sessions. The Paddle Centre in Southampton hires out kayaks and paddleboards, and The Outdoor Ed School runs laser tag at Alice Holt.
For more local detail, see the Aldershot and Southampton pages.
How much do activities in Hampshire cost?
Paddleboard lessons with Paddle SUP Company start from £55 per person for a two-hour group lesson, and its paddle tours are £37.50 per person. Kitesurfing and wingsurfing with Nomadic Kitesurf start from £130 per person. At Alpine Snowsports Centre, group ski and snowboard lessons are from £52.50 per person and donutting from £15.50. Laser tag at Alice Holt is £26 per person.
What can I do in Hampshire in winter?
Alpine Snowsports Centre has ski lessons, off-peak private snowboard lessons and donutting with dates from November to March. Paddle SUP Company has paddleboard lessons and its Crookham to Fleet pub paddle tour in those months, Nomadic Kitesurf has kitesurfing lessons, and The Outdoor Ed School has laser tag at Alice Holt.
YMCA Fairthorne Manor, YMCA Eastleigh, Paddle Board Southampton and The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex are not on sale right now.
What are the minimum ages for activities in Hampshire?
At Alpine Snowsports Centre, donutting and private ski lessons start from age 4, private snowboard lessons from 8 and group ski lessons from 11. Paddle SUP Company lessons start from age 8, with 12+ recommended for its mixed group lesson. The Paddle Centre takes children from 8 in double kayaks and from 12 on single kayaks and paddleboards. Wingfoil demos at The SUP Co x Calshot are 18+.
What should I bring?
For skiing, snowboarding and donutting, wear gloves, long sleeves and long trousers, dress for the weather as the slopes are outdoors, and bring a helmet if you have one. For paddleboarding, wear quick-dry layers (no cotton or denim) and water shoes or soft-soled trainers, and bring a towel and change of clothes. For kitesurfing, bring swimwear for under your wetsuit, warm layers and sunscreen. Laser tag needs closed-toe shoes.
