So managed to get tickets to the fireworks & food...which wasn't bad considering the number they…read morewere catering for and we had no issues getting drinks at the bar, though there seemed to be a bit of bother with the beer. The lady sorting out the tickets on the phone was really helpful and informative...we were shown where to go and met and welcomed, so very good, pleasant start Parking in - no problem...got there early, 15 minutes before the gates opened, and there were already a ton of cars, hmm, should have thought that through... First the fireworks...well we had the music and we had fireworks - had sort of had taken a bonfire on bonfire night as a gimme but actually not...boo hoo. Then started 15 minutes late because of traffic (hmm again), but no big deal...however about 20 minutes later it all kind of stopped, a mini restart then nothing. Everyone stood around waiting, no clapping as we all expected it to restart...in the end we all drifted away back to the cars... Yup, chaos...30 minutes to move about a car length...about an hour to get out...good thing it was just the 2 of us & no kids... All in all great start but no real delivery...disappointing...shame really...lot of people saying they would go to Barnham's next year The real question is - what is it like on race days, because we would like to go sometime but we certainly don't fancy a repeat of that

A great venue for many other areas of entertainment. Very easy access to the course. Travelodge and…read morelarge pub near site. Food very good, helpful staff and excellent choice of ales.

Recently found out about this new social group that has started in Winchester. They have loads of…read moreevents coming up on their calendar which look really fun and interesting; a bit of something for everybody! I went along to my first event today. I was nervous about going on my own but they made me very comfortable straight away, they are a very friendly and welcoming group. I'm going to book on to some more events with them now and I'm looking forward to them already! Definitely recommend this club.

only theatre in littlehampton town its right next to the haverster so we had a lovely meal before…read morewe went in.

great theatre, council run and owned. good to support local theatre. see papers or call for…read moreprogramme of events. recommend

This is a gem of a find, tucked away in the village of Compton…read more The gallery is the only one in the UK dedicated to a single artist, and contains the works of George Frederic Watts, the 19th Century British Symbolist painter whose works also hang in the Tate Gallery in London. Married to the potter and philanthropist Mary Fraser-Tytler, the developed the site as a centre for teaching pottery and other artistic skills. The gallery opened in 1904 but has been expanded over the years. Designed in the Arts & Crafts style, the galleries are top-lit to display Watts' paintings under natural light. The complex also includes Limnerlease, the artists' home, now a museum, a shop, contemporary art gallery (with rotating exhibitions) and two studios where courses are held. It is known for its lectures and events. Most people, however, just visit for the tea shop and the lovely grounds. The tea shop is housed in the same building as the shop, but there's a separate serving hatch if you want to eat outside. In high summer, they erect a large marquee and serve meals in the garden of the gallery as well. On our visit, we sampled the Welsh Rarebit (one with mushroom & tomato, one with bacon & sausage). Served with a salad garnish on a thick slive of sourdough bread, these were filling and delicious. They also serve an extensive collection of cakes. We've found service to be a little haphazard when it is very busy, though it is always freindly, and it such a lovely spot we come back again and again. The site has two parking areas, but it does get busy in summer (there is also parking at Limnerlease and the Clore Learning Studio, opposite). The village itself is also known for the Watts Memorial Chapel, which is a short walk from the Gallery and can be visited at the same time. The chapel - with an astonishingly lavish interior in the British Art Nouveau style, with Celtic, Eqyptian and Romanesque inspiration - was designed by Mary Fraser-Tytler, second wife of George Frederic Watts.

This is a fabulous art gallery. You must visit in order to see what good art looks like. As part of…read moreyour trip here you can even pop into the gift shop and then have some tasty nice food in the onsite tearoom. Recommended. Check on the website to find some details of events etc. Nice place.

Milestones is located just outside the town centre and only a few minutes from Junction 6 of the…read moreM3. It is clearly sign posted and easily found. The museum is housed in a odern purpose built building that is looks deceptively small. It was opened in 2000, and still looks new. It is on two levels, well three but the middle level is just a cloakroom and offices I believe. The top floor (confusingly called Upper Ground) consists of the entrance lobby, toilets, gift shop and restaurant. The gift shop carries a wide range of products with a historical theme. These range from books to sweets and from toys to ornaments. The restaurant serves hot meals and snacks, and is moderatley sized. There are also a few tables in the entrance lobby where picnics can be eaten, as well as a picnic area outside. The main part of the museum is on the Lower Ground and this is accessed either by stairs of lift. The museum is fully accessible to the elderly or disable, and they even have their own electric chairs. However care should be take by those who have mobility problems as the streets are cobbled and in places there are tram tracks. The museum tells the story of how people lived and worked over the past 200 or so years. It is consists of several mock streets and buildings, along with real vehicles and other items. At the start of the museum you are given a personal audio guide and map. This provides commentary on all of the scenes and is a very good idea. It allows people to walk around at their own pace, even children, and deters them from just walking straight past exhibits. They are backed up by numerous films and display boards scattered around the exhibits. The tour starts in a mock up of an Taskers ironworks in Andover in the 18th century. It tells the story of how they made steam engines (not trains, but stationary engines and traction engines). From there the visitor walks out in to the High Street and can visit a saw mill, the station and all kinds of shops that would be found in a typical town at the end of the 19th or begining of the 20th centuries. For example there is a greengrocers, a co-op and even a working pub, where I was reliable informed you could by a pint of ale. Eventually the visitor goes through a time tunnel which takes them in to the 1930's or 40's. Again this is represented by rows of shops and vehicles of that era including a sweet shop where you could buy sweets of a bygone age. There are also two seperate areas for specialist collections and displays which don't fit into the main part of the museum. For example when I visited there was a display of how the home has changed over the decades since the 1920's. The final part of the museum is a mock up of the Thoneycroft factor which was a large employer in the area. This is a living history museum and there were several costumed interpreters walking around, who were more than willing to talki to visitors about the exhibits. Various activities for children are also arranged, such as dressing up in costumes, a victorian school lesson and as mentioned above buying sweets from the sweet shop. To be able to buy the sweets, the children had to have two old pennies and a ration card, just like in Granny's day! These were on sale at the entrance for 60p. The museum state that you need three hours to go round, well it took us three and a half hours, but could easily have taken more. This is a very good museum, well thought out and obviously designed with children in mind. If you plan to go, I can recommend it and would suggest arriving early and plan to spend the whole day there - you won't be disappointed.

I worked at this museum for a few months a while ago, and it's a good place to visit. It's in a…read morelovely modern building and has an excellent range of historical exhibits, all in a recreated street scene from the past. A wonderful idea for a museum, and it's been executed wonderfully staff are friendly, the exhibits are detailed and interesting, and the whole thing provides a fascinating insight into Basingstoke and Hampshire's past. Admission prices are pretty high, admittedly, but I think in this case they are justified for what is an excellent, interesting and very worthwhile place to visit.

This is a part of the Southampton Solent University and is a great little gallery. They usually…read morehave different projects and displays on and it is not nearly as popular as it should be. I took my son there a couple of years ago when they had the daleks from Doctor Who displayed, he thought it was amazing.

Great place where you can find interesting pieces to admire.read more

This is one of the best places my family and I have ever been to. Completely disabled friendly with…read morelots of parking. The recent addition of the planetarium has been a big hit causing the numbers of daily visitors to swell so get there early as queues can be long. This centre has interactive learning technology and science exhibits, like how much water we waste with baths and showers etc, sounds boring with me saying it but it really is lots of fun with lots of weird and wonderful gadgets to play with it's really hands on, kids and adults alike will love it. There's a great gift shop with very cheap momentoes and the food was reasonable to. The best part for us was the show in the planetarium, just amazing and such a great display, fully disabled friendly and the staff were very helpful. All in all a 5 star day out.

This is risking my hard to please badge, but this is a fantastic day out, lots to do, good value;…read morethe entrance fee is fair, the cafe has good sized portions at a reasonable price, while the gift shop fair and down to earth; unlike The Science Museam in London, from which my son came away empty handed. It's a good hours drive each way for us but very well worth it, I'm thinking about buying the 1annual pass (they'll credit me with today fee if I sign up within 14 days). My lad is seven next week and said that today was the best day of his life, for that alone it is worth five stars.

Very friendly people. Lovely atmosphere. Trouble free where you can have a quiet drink with…read morefriends. There are no strangers in here. Just friends you havn't met yet! The bar staff are wonderful as is the Steward Jeff. Pop in for a drink. You won't regret it.