If you’ve followed Adventures of a Hampshire Family for a while, you’ll know that visiting a sunflower field has become one of our favourite family traditions. We’ve been doing it ever since Mason was tiny, and every summer we make sure we visit one.

Last night we headed to Theatre Royal Winchester for the very first time to see Jay & Joss: It’s Not A Game, and we also brought along Mason’s friend, Franklin. I honestly can’t believe we’ve never visited this beautiful theatre before, it’s such a lovely venue and we’ll definitely be back!

If you’re looking for one of the best family water parks in the UK, our Coral Reef Waterworld Bracknell review will tell you everything you need to know before you visit.

This afternoon we headed to the Kings Theatre Portsmouth to see Peppa Pig's Big Family Show, and while Mason has sadly grown out of Peppa Pig these days, our lovely little friend Scarlett is a huge fan, so she was absolutely delighted to come along and give us her verdict from a little one's perspective!

If you’re looking for things to do in Portsmouth with kids this summer, Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth is a fantastic family attraction that deserves a spot on your list. Situated right on Southsea seafront, it’s the perfect place to spend a few hours, whatever the weather.

We were kindly invited along to opening night of Avenue Q at Theatre Royal and, because this is definitely not one for the kids, I took the opportunity to grab a mum friend and enjoy a much needed half term girls night out!The first thing we noticed was the real buzz around the theatre. The audience was a lovely mix of musical theatre fans, supporters of Portsmouth theatre, and curious first timers ready to see what all the fuss about Avenue Q is really about.

We were recently kindly gifted the Speed Track to try out, and it’s safe to say Mason absolutely loved it and honestly, so did the adults!

A Nostalgic Family Visit to Elmer & Friends Exhibition

Last night, we were invited to the press/gala night of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Kings Theatre and honestly, we’re still smiling about it!

We were invited to attend press night for 2:22 – A Ghost Story at the Kings Theatre last night and oh my goodness… what a night it was! This review is totally spoiler free, so please feel safe to read on if you don't want spoilers! 

If you’ve been thinking about buying a Merlin Annual Pass for 2026, this brand new “Stay for the Night, Play for a Year” deal could be the best-value way to do it.

We were incredibly lucky to be given a sneaky peek at one of Chessington World of Adventures brand new PAW Patrol themed rooms, and honestly… WOW. Chessington have done it again, and somehow they’ve managed to raise the bar even higher!