Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the incredible men in lives, and Hampshire offers a wealth of attractions and activities to make it truly unforgettable. From historical sites and car shows to outdoor adventures and family-friendly fun, there’s something for every dad to enjoy. Discover the Father’s Day fun in Hampshire for the perfect day of making memories!
Father’s Day Events in Hampshire
Why not treat dad to an early Father’s Day outing, on 12th June treat him to a delicious three-course dinner menu with live music from JazzTones at Hillier Gardens on a late summer evening.
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returns this Father’s Day on 21 June 2026 (main image, in partnership with the Solent Renegades club. Visitors can expect everything from jaw-dropping vehicles to brand-new features, including Transformers and Ghostbusters displays, live country music, axe throwing and Mini Monster Trucks. There’s plenty to delight families, petrol-heads and country fans alike.
Thruxton RetroSpend a blissful summer Sunday on 21st June at Hinton Ampner, where the gardens are in full bloom and the sound of live jazz drifts through the air. Bring a picnic and settle onto the lawns as Jazz Magic perform live between 12pm and 3pm, with short breaks between sets. Enjoy the music, take your time, and enjoy the gardens in all their splendour.
By popular demand, and bigger than ever to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the steam railway, Days of Steam is back at Exbury Gardens! We will be hosting a busy weekend of vintage rail, steam power and family fun activities on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June. And don’t forget gardens admission is half price for dads on Father’s Day.
For Father’s Day, transport him back to the 80s with Thruxton Retro on 3–5 July. Featuring two days of retro racing, iconic music and plenty of family fun. If music is not his style, why not take the wheel of a supercar on the UK’s fastest circuit.
Delight your dad with the ultimate gift this Father’s Day, tickets to a night of iconic film music at The Best of Williams & Zimmer summer concert in Portsmouth’s Guildhall Square! On Friday 17th July, experience an epic outdoor symphonic spectacular featuring the award-winning soundtracks from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Gladiator, The Da Vinci Code, Harry Potter, ET, Schindler’s List, and many more.
Experiences and gift vouchers for Father’s Day
Treat Dad to thrilling fun this June at Calshot Activities Centre, from Ringos and Aero Trek, to themed climbing challenges and more! Make memories in the historic WW1 hangar, then relax together at the seafront café with stunning views! Give the gift of adventure and surprise him with a gift voucher!
Dadventure – Dad’s go free at Go Ape! This Father’s Day, give him something worth talking about. Take on the Treetop Challenge high ropes course together – tree-to-tree crossings, Tarzan Swings and thrilling zip lines await. Pure adventure. Unforgettable memories. Beautiful woodland surroundings. Don’t miss out – Father figures go free when you’re among the first thousand to book.
Does your dad love photography and wildlife? Then treat him to a photography experience day on 19th June at New Forest Wildlife Park and admire the moments captured at the park.
BirdworldTreat a dad to a memorable Father’s Day meal at The Watercress Line. Enjoy a three‑course Sunday roast served in elegant First Class carriages as a heritage train glides through the Hampshire countryside. It’s a relaxed, scenic celebration that turns a classic journey into something truly special.
Not sure what to get your loved one for Father’s Day? Why not give them a Play to the Crowd gift voucher and they can choose a show from Theatre Royal Winchester’s packed line-up they’ll remember for years to come – from music and drama, comedy, talks and more.
Celebrate Father’s Day with thrilling Tower Adventures or Archery Adventures in the heart of the New Forest at the Tile Barn Outdoor Centre. Climb with auto‑belays, try the quick flight jump, or enjoy archery in a fun, safe environment. Treat him to an experience he’ll love with an adventure voucher!
A Father’s Day Gift with a Difference. Looking for something different this Father’s Day? Treat him to a Hovercraft Experience Flight with Hovertravel. Perfect for those who love big machines and hands-on experiences, it includes behind-the-scenes access and a flight across the Solent – an unforgettable and exciting gift.
This Father’s Day, families can swap socks and mugs for an epic adventure with Baboon Adventures! Treat Dad to something different with a day out the whole family can enjoy. From racing through woodland tracks on electric scooters to testing your aim with axe throwing, Baboon Adventures creates fun, laughter, and quality time outdoors, making it the perfect family day out and a memorable Father’s Day experience.
Did you know that Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall offers one day (silver) or two day (gold) steam experiences? Learn how to take a steamship out to sea, with time spent in the Engine Room, Boiler Room and Bridge! Gift vouchers are also available for all of Shieldhall’s 2026 sailings.Tel: 023 8155 0242.
Treat Dad to something different this Father’s Day. Head down to New Forest Activities for their Papa’s Paddle to the Pub along the scenic Beaulieu River! Boats, beers and bonding time, the perfect way to spend time with a deserving Dad this Father’s Day on 21st June.
Days out at attractions for Father’s Day
Treat your dad to an unforgettable Father’s Day at Marwell Zoo, with hundreds of animals to see, including snow leopards, giraffe and rhinos. Looking for the perfect gift? Treat him to annual membership to enjoy a whole year of great days out!
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens is the perfect Father’s Day treat for all the family! With three museum’s in one, a lovely garden, plus an onsite brewery and cafe. There are plenty of opportunities to treat dad to something special.
For a Father’s Day with a difference, treat your dad to a day of history at SeaCity Museum and learn all about Southampton’s Titanic story or visit Tudor House and Garden, Southampton’s most historic building. What’s more, if you live in an SO postcode, your dad gets in for free.
Take your father or grandfathers to Milestones over the Father’s Day weekend and they will be gifted a ration card, which can be exchanged for 2oz of sweets in the 1940s sweet shop!
Hawk Conservancy TrustFrom tanks to LCT7074, and Bertie the ventriloquist dummy there is something for everyone at The D-Day Story. Why not upgrade your ticket to an annual pass to enjoy countless visits throughout the year, while in the award-winning shop there is LCT socks and Liberation and Landfall ales from Bowman Ales.
Make this the BEST. FATHERS DAY. EVER with a trip to Paultons Park. Home to six incredible themed lands including the UK exclusive Peppa Pig World and Valgard: Realm of the Vikings- new for 2026! Are you brave enough to face the wrath of Drakon, the first coaster at the park to take you upside down!?
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Hawk Conservancy Trust with flying displays, lunch or your own picnic. Struggling for gift ideas? Give him a voucher for the Sunset at the Trust* where he can witness the power of falcons and eagles at dusk! *June dates: Saturday 20 or Saturday 27.
Make this Father’s Day one to remember with a family day out at Hurst Castle. Dads and Grandads visit free when accompanied by their children or grandchildren (castle entry only); it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time together in a unique coastal setting. Start with a scenic ferry ride to the castle or take a leisurely 40-minute stroll along Hurst Spit. Step back in time as you explore centuries of history, from Tudor origins to its role in defending the Solent. See breathtaking views across to the Isle of Wight, and enjoy wide open spaces where kids can run and explore; there’s also a fun activity trail to follow and clues to seek, with a reward at the end for intrepid sleuths.
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Give the Dad in your life an unforgettable Father’s Day at a Go Ape in Hampshire! Will he embrace his inner Tarzan swinging through the trees, unleash his warrior spirit with axe throwing, or become a Segway pro conquering the off-road trails? Book his thrilling adventure now!
Experience the thrill this Father’s Day at Riverside Activity Zone! Enjoy a FREE Laser Tag game with code TAGFORDAD. Round up your crew, suit up, and get ready for fast-paced, unforgettable fun. It’s a one-day only offer, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate with action, laughter, and adventure!
This 15th June, treat Dad to a one-of-a-kind adventure with Hovertravel. Enjoy a 60-minute behind-the-scenes tour, meet the pilots, and be part of a thrilling hovercraft demonstration over land and sea. It’s the perfect gift for an unforgettable, unique Father’s Day treat!
Tee up a great Father’s Day at Clarence Pier’s Putt Hutt! Challenge Dad to a round of indoor adventure golf and see who comes out on top. After the game, head to the arcades or grab a bite at Wimpy — the perfect way to celebrate with some family fun by the sea!
Treat Dad to an action-packed Father’s Day at Tapnell Farm! Race him on pedal go-karts and bounce together on jumping pillows at Tapnell Farm Park, or tackle the Aqua Park, Football Golf, Archery, and Axe Throwing. Refuel with award-winning burgers at The Cow restaurant. It’s the ultimate family day out!
Treat your Papa to a relaxing paddle on the stunning Beaulieu River this Father’s Day with New Forest Activities. Enjoy paddling together through the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve, ending at the Master Builder’s pub on the riverside! Boating and bevvies – the perfect combo for deserving Dads this Father’s Day!
For history and vehicle-loving Dads
Exbury is the perfect place to visit this Father’s Day, with half-price garden admission for dads. Enjoy a walk around the beautiful 200-acre gardens, have a ride on the steam train and visit the Days of Steam model railway exhibition. Then enjoy a delicious Father’s Day carvery in Mr Eddy’s Restaurant?
Take a nostalgic ride through the Hampshire countryside with The Watercress Line’s ‘Retro Wheels and Rails’ event! Journey through the ’40s to the ’70s, with each station showcasing the era’s changes in road, rail, music, and more. Enjoy period music, vehicles, and activities.
For a Father’s Day with a difference, treat your dad to a day of history at SeaCity Museum and learn all about Southampton’s Titanic story or visit Tudor House and Garden, Southampton’s most historic building. What’s more, if you live in an SO postcode, your dad gets in for free.
Wander the cobbled streets and immerse yourself in Milestone’s living history. Fathers visiting during the weekend will be gifted a ration card which can be exchanged for half a pint of beer in the pub or 2oz of sweets in the sweet shop. Take Dad to our very own pub, The Baverstock Arms, and join in the pub games and sing-alongs!
Make this Father’s Day memorable with a visit to Butser Ancient Farm! Treat the father figure in your life to exciting Roman battle reenactments and enjoy free admission for them on this special day.
The Royal Logistic Corps Museum in Worthy Down makes the perfect day out for Dads. Enjoy 300 years of military logistics, including big trucks, disgusting smells and more medals than you can shake a stick at in our free entry museum.
Discover the iconic Round Table, explore the historic Westgate and climb the stairs for stunning city views, create new memories together in a place where history comes to life. Step into the past, cherish the present – celebrate Father’s Day at The Great Hall with Westgate Museum.
Don’t miss the Custom and American Show on Father’s Day Sunday 15th June. Packed with jaw-dropping motors (some you may recognise from TV and Film!), live music and performances, fairground rides and more.
Join Winchester’s Military Museums for the perfect Father’s Day treat! Get free entry for your dad at HorsePower on the 13th and 14th, design a medal for your dad at The Rifleman’s Museum, join The Gurkha Museum for a fascinating lecture and curry lunch, and much more!
Enjoy a show with Dad
Give your dad something to smile about with tickets to Theatre Royal Winchester to Winchester Comedy Festival’s Summer Gala 2025(14th) – featuring comics from stage and small screen; or singalong with Oasiz 2025 UK Tour (24th) – with the UK’s most authentic Oasis tribute band!
Treat Dad to some tickets for outdoor theatre at Hinton Ampner this Father’s Day ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ awaits!
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men on June 15th at Houghton Lodge for romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Get ready for a diverse lineup at Portsmouth Guildhall! The Illegal Eagles are back with a brand new show celebrating over 50 years of The Eagles’ iconic West Coast Country Rock sound with their signature musical talent and stage presence. For film music enthusiasts, Guildhall Square will host a Summer Spectacular on August 1st, featuring the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ unforgettable scores from classics like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Finally, fans of the popular podcast “Elis & John” can experience their signature humour live on stage with Elis James, John Robins, and Dave Masterman as they bring their “That Feels Significant: Live!” show to the theatre.
Give the gift of theatre this Father’s Day. New Theatre Royal Portsmouth have shows ranging from comedy and tribute bands to plays and film screenings. Or maybe he’d like something out of the box, like an evening with an author, psychologist or a psychic medium! Check out what’s coming up and get him tickets, or give him the choice and purchase a gift voucher here.
Enjoy the great outdoors
Enjoy June at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, where the Centenary Border bursts with vibrant herbaceous colours. Celebrate Father’s Day with a delightful roast. Don’t miss out!
Treat your dad to a day at Marwell Zoo’s Summer Food Festival. Discover the best of local produce, including wine, cheese, honey and shortbread. Plus, explore the beautiful 140-acre park with hundreds of animals, including giraffes, tigers and meerkats. Don’t forget to download the Marwell Zoo app for animal feed times.
What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than enjoying a day out with the whole family at Gilbert White’s Plant Fair? The long-running event boasts stalls from all over the region bursting with plants and garden accessories, along with a beer tent from Gilbert White’s onsite brewery.
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and what better way to show appreciation for the father figure in your life than with a foodie tour of the Isle of Wight? Sail over in just one hour with Red Funnel, and don’t forget to use the exclusive HTA members discount!
Treat dad to a day of flight and fascination at the Hawk Conservancy Trust! Witness some of the most exciting bird of prey flying demonstrations in the world, ramble across the Hampshire countryside in Reg’s Wildflower Meadow, and tuck into a hearty lunch at Feathers Restaurant.
With its diverse range of options, Hampshire ensures a memorable Father’s Day for everyone. Whether you explore ancient ruins, embark on outdoor adventures, or indulge in delicious treats, you’re sure to create lasting memories with your dad. This Father’s Day, show your appreciation and create an unforgettable experience in beautiful Hampshire. Be sure to check out our blogs, itineraries, events and vouchers for your wonderful days out!