Youth Culture

There’s always something going on around the county for young people, whether it’s going to a festival, learning a new skill or generally just having fun. Have a look at these suggestions to find your inspiration.

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  Swing through the trees at Go Ape! or try one of the many adventure activities at Calshot Activities Centre, including sailing, indoor rock climbing and snowboarding. Energetic activities abound at Marwell Activity Centre and Fairthorne Manor, and school holiday day camps are available at these as well as Calshot.

   

Enquiring minds

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  Find out how things work at INTECH, which has the south’s only Planetarium. Learn about days gone by at Milestones or Hampshire’s museums, or something new on the many courses at Hampshire's libraries. Discover life beneath the waves at the Blue Reef Aquarium, talk to the birds at Birdworld or see the raptors soar at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

   

Just for fun

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  Test your thrillometer at Paultons Park - do you dare to ride the Edge, the exhilarating new ride? For a more sedate trip, take a ride on a steam train at the Mid Hants Railway or try the smaller version at Eastleigh Lakeside Railway.

   

Let your hair down

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  Have a laugh at one of Winchester Discovery Centre’s comedy nights, or try out one of the music nights at Gosport Discovery Centre. Hear some great live acts at the West End Centre in Aldershot or The Railway in Winchester, or create your own event with help from The Edge Project.