Whether its ways to entertain the kids during the long school holidays, ideas for great family weekends out, a unique shopping experience, or some tips on improving your cookery skills you’re looking for, Port Solent is guaranteed to have the answer this year, with our bustling programme of free events.

For families, every school holidays, Wicked Wednesdays and Super Saturdays will host the Port Solent Kidz Club with a great variety of free activities including balloon modelling, magic and circus workshops, interactive storytelling sessions, animal and reptile farms, donkey rides and much more.

For foodies, there’s the Port Solent Open Kitchen; a chance to come behind the scenes at some of your favourite restaurants for an intimate masterclass in how to create some of those wonderful dishes, or enjoy a wine tasting session with an expert sommelier. Once you’ve acquired the skills, visit the bustling stalls of Hampshire Farmers Markets, where you’ll find the freshest ingredients to practice on!

For shoppers we’ll have a selection of different craft markets throughout the year, where you can browse the homemade wares of our local independent traders. You’ll find everything, from shabby chic home design items, to jewellery, fudge and art. Find out more about each of the events at www.portsolent.com.

You can now keep up to date with all of the free events at The Boardwalk by following Port Solent on Facebook. Call the Centre Management office on 02392 210606 for more details.

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