This page is where parents of children in the pre-school can recommend places to visit, things to do, places to eat (or a multitude of other things) to other parents with similar age children.  Note that the recommendations are not checked by pre-school staff and do not represent the view of, or endorsement by, the staff or committee members.

To make a recommendation (or to comment on an existing one) please email jo@southwoodfamilypreschool.org.uk.

Activities

PlayGym
Where: Playgym at Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy, Pool Road, Aldershot  (click for a map)
When: Monday to Friday 9:30-10:30am and 1:30-2:30pm, £1 per person.
What: Playgym is an opportunity for the under 5’s to run, jump and bounce in a large, safe, indoor area with the normal gymnatics equipment as well as slides, bouncy castle, trampoline, cars.
Why: My 3 year old daughter absolutely loves this, and has done since about 18 months old - it helps her physical coordination skills, confidence and gives us something to do on a wet day.  Several of the pre-school children are regulars on Friday mornings.

Places to visit

Hollycombe
Where: Hollycombe Steam Collection, Liphook. (click for a map)
When: Sunday 12:00 to 17:00 until October. Daily 26th July to 25th August.    For more info, see the 2008 leaflet which contains a £1 off voucher.
What: Hollycombe has a narrow gauge steam railway, a steam fairground (with traditional swing boats, gallopers and rides suitable for all ages), traction engine rides and a large woodland garden.
Why: A great atmosphere, lots for children, a cafe for food and a picnic area. My family visit most weekends and my daughter loves the place.

Milestones
Where: Milestones living history museum, Basingstoke. (click for a map)
When: Tuesday to Friday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm.     £7.50 for adults with under 5's free. An annual adult pass costs only £15.
What: A recreation of streets and buildings from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, lots of vintage vehicles and collections of toys and household equipment from the past. There is a play post-office for the under 5's, and frequent special events.
Why: A large "outdoor street scene" which is indoors (all-weather) and safe for young children to explore.  The play post-office and its real post-box gives hours of fun. For under 5's, this is a great all weather activity - especially week days when it's quiet.

Places to eat

Millers Kitchen
Where: Millers Kitchen, Holt Pound, Farnham, GU10 4LA (click for a map)
When: Not known - always open when we drive past !
What: A family pub / restaurant with a great outdoor play area for kids (in good weather).
Why: Although service isn't always the fastest, the outdoor play area means that my daughter loves going here.