(^12) Hampshire Life: February 2019
A recent survey by Barratt London
using data from Sport England has
shown Fareham to be in the top five
fittest places in the country. Getting
in shape is usually at the top of most
people’s lists come the New Year, and
it seems the residents of Fareham are
bucking the trend; especially when
it comes to cycling, with the highest
proportion saying they cycle five
times a week or more. Go Fareham!
DID YOU
KNOW?
INSIDER'S GUIDE
A step back in time
Head to Royal Armouries Fort Nelson on February 8 and 9 to
experience an after dark, time travelling tour of a Victorian Fort
on the brink of war. Presented in association with acclaimed
interpreters, Griffin Historical, ‘1878: The War that never was’
will introduce visitors to a parallel version of history in which the
French have successfully invaded Britain and enemy troops are
closing in on Portsmouth. Time travelling visitors will be led on
an interactive tour where they can witness events as they could
have been had history taken a different course. The immersive
event will give visitors an insight into all of the grit, blood and
noise that would have occurred in the event of such an attack,
including live-action gun firing demonstrations, dramatic acted
pieces and a chance to meet lots of interesting characters along
the way.
The Fort’s Café 1871 will also be open on both evenings until
8.30pm serving a selection of snacks, alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages. Tours will run at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and
8.30pm on both evenings. Tickets are £16 per person, suitable
for ages 12+; royalarmouries.org.uk
Contact: [email protected]
HALF
TERM FUN
Take to the water
Let the kids blow off
steam this half term
whilst learning a new
skill. Southampton Water
Activities Centre is offering
sailing and power boating
lessons from £20 per child.
swac.co.uk
Wild at heart
The Hampshire and Isle
of Wight Wildlife Trust
has some excellent family
friendly events on during
half term designed to get
your little ones closer to
nature and the outdoors.
hiwwt.org.uk
Look to the skies
The science-themed
holiday club at Winchester
Science Centre is a
brilliant school holiday
solution for working
parents! Children aged
5-9 years old will be able
to enjoy an exciting daily
programme of science-
themed activities utilising
the Science Centre, its
surrounding green spaces
and workshop rooms.
winchestersciencecentre.
org
Tackle the trench
Join Sir Harold Hillier
Gardens at their purpose-
built trench in the woods
to get muddy and find
hidden treasures from
ages past. Be a detective
and analyse your artefacts,
find out what they are
and what they were used
for. Learn about Roman
life with activities around
a campfire; use fire
strikers to make sparks,
write Roman numerals
in clay, practice drills and
commands of a Roman
soldier, and cook an apple
snack on the fire.
hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/
hilliergardens
Photo: Holmes Garden Photos / Alamy Stock Photo
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