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Things to do in South East

South East covers 25 towns with 1,770 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Southampton, Milton Keynes and Reading.

The mix includes 1,558 free to visit, 176 indoor and 1,574 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Marwell Zoo, Trilakes Animal Park, Tilgate Zoo, Wallaby Enclosure and Bekonscot Model Village — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in South East

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Bearwood Park. Mobile Home Park and FBC MUGA.
    913 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Emmer Green recreation ground and East Reading Adventure Playground.
    479 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Royal Gardens and Alexandra Gardens.
    137 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Aldbourne Heritage Centre and Amersham Museum.
    60 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including The Mad House Play and Party World and Pirates Landing.
    26 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Thames Lido and Willink Leisure Centre.
    24 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in South East?

This guide maps 1,770 places to visit across South East, spread across 25 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in South East?

Recognisable names in South East include Marwell Zoo, Trilakes Animal Park, Tilgate Zoo and Wallaby Enclosure. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in South East?

1,558 of the places listed for South East are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in South East on a rainy day?

176 indoor options are recorded across South East — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on South East kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.