What's On
Play Ground Open!

Come rain or shine our lovely playground is now open for our junior visitors! 

It's a wonderful space for kids; bright and colourful it encourages the youngsters to run around and play!

The new play area has been built behind The Watermark Bar and offers youngsters a safe enclosed area in which running around and shouting is very much the order of the day.  Focusing on “natural play”, the scheme has hills, tunnels and stepping stones to encourage children to scamper about and let off steam.  The scheme uses colour and texture to capture the imagination and encourage the children to explore the environment and find their own fun, whilst it’s all based around the marina theme with a giant ships galleon as the centre piece of the park. Incorporating traditional equipment such as swings and a see-saw, the playground appeals to a variety of ages.  The tiny tots love the large sand pit whilst the older children go wild for the climbing wall which traverses a colourful mural along one wall. 

The play park will be open during daylight hours all year round and is free!

 
School Holiday Events

We know how long the school holidays can feel so we're helping to make keeping the kids happy that little bit easier....

Every Wednesday and Saturday this summer, come along to Port Solent for our festival of free family entertainment.  Remember that our new playground is open 24/7 so there's always something to do down by the waterside, and we have FREE face painting every Wednesday throughout the school holidays! In fact, ALL of our summer events are FREE and so is our Car Park!

Saturday 24th July - 1100 - 1600 - Join our Crafty Party - this animal themed free "make and take" day is great fun and gives everyone something to take home. 

Wednesday 28th July -1100-1600  -  Come and see a traditional Punch & Judy puppet show: our entertainer will start with some balloon modelling and then entertain the children with some great old fashioned entertainment. 

Saturday 31st July - 1100 - 1600 - Bob Jobbins and his Crafty Workshop are coming to Port Solent.  It's a Make & Take art event where our crafty team will help to inspire the kids and keep them occupied whilst you relax.

Wednesday 4th August - 1100-1600  -  Run to Port Solent and join the Circus!  The Marjin Circus Workshop will be at Port Solent teaching your little clowns some tricks that'll keep them entertained all day.

Saturday 7th August - 1100 - 1600 - David Crofts is our favourite Balloon Modeller and he's here all day making whatever you ask him to!  Try and think of something really tricky....

Wednesday 11th August -1100-1600
  -  Today we've a real treat, Kidsrome Mobile Farm will be at Port Solent all day long, bringing with them a selection of animals, including a sheep, a pony, a donkey, Dexter Calves, pigs, ducks, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs all in pens with staff to keep the animals and our visitors safe.  Children can pet the animals and learn all about them from their owners.

Saturday 14th August - 1100 - 1600 - Tim Bat is a little batty and ever so funny.  He'll be clowning around and generally keeping everyone entertained with a mixture of trickery and clowning....

Wednesday 18th August  - 1100-1600
  -  Bob Jobbins and his Crafty Workshop.  Send the kids along to our make and take workshop - crafty Bob will help them to make something fun, perhaps a sailing boat or a starfish, and they get to take it home too.

Saturday 21st August - 1100 - 1600 - David Crofts is back - the best balloon modeller in the whole wide world - honestly he is!  Come and meet him and watch the magic.....

Wednesday 25th August  - 1100-1600  -  We've Animal Antics today and it's not going to please every mum, but the kids will love it!  This mobile farm is full of creepy crawlies including lizards, snakes, large spiders and giant millipedes.  The owners will be on site to ensure that all goes smoothly and allow the children to pet "some, not all" of the animals.

Saturday 28th August - 1100 - 1600 -  It's a Bank Holiday Weekend and Port Solent is expecting to be taken over by a gang of pirates!  Come and watch some breathtaking displays of swashbuckling action - meet our salty old sea dogs and try your nerve against Captain Jack Sparrow....  Be prepared for an amazing treat!

Wednesday 1st September  - 1100-1600  -  Today our storyteller will keep the children amused in our playground area with some lively and interactive stories.  Exact timetable coming nearer the time.

Saturday 4th September - 1100 - 1600 - Rumour has it that a gorilla is coming to Port Solent and he's captured a Pirate in his cage!  A day of general silliness and fun for everyone.

Did you know that throughout the school holidays kids eat free at Chiquitos!  I know, it's a great offer. One children's meal from the children's menu per adult meal.  It is a daytime offer which ends at 1800. 

Feel free to call Samantha or Hannah in the office and we'll tell you more about our events - 02392 210606.

Port Solent...

We Love The Summer!

 

 
Bank Holiday August

Balmy Bank Holidays at Port Solent are just the ticket!

We know how to make the most of a Bank Holiday at Port Solent, so we've three days of family fun guaranteed to make you smile! Sunshine not guaranteed....

Saturday 28th August

The Pirates are taking over Port Solent - take cover and stay out of the water..... Captain Jack Sparrow and his motley crew can't be trusted (although they're nice to look at girls); they'll be looking for trouble so come prepared!  Meet the pirates, hear their seafaring tales and watch as these real-life stunt performers display their swordcraft skills.

Sunday 29th August

Who's a pretty boy then? Come and meet our world famous caricaturist who will capture your finest features in his unique alternative style. Take home this masterpiece and frame it on the fridge forever more! Artist on site 11-4 with breaks, no fee - just one minute of your time!

Monday 30th August

Join us at Port Solent to learn some juggling and circus skills. Our resident circus performer Mark will show you how it's done and get the whole family juggling... What a great challenge!

Port Solent...

We Love Bank Holidays!