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Paultons Park

Ower, New Forest

A family-run theme park opened in 1983, with more than 70 rides and attractions in 140 acres of parkland on the edge of the New Forest, aimed at families with children under 14. It is home to Peppa Pig World, with nine rides for children aged 1 to 6, alongside other themed lands such as Valgard, Tornado Springs and Lost Kingdom, plus an animal collection.

Highlights

Peppa Pig World with nine rides and indoor and outdoor play
Valgard: Realm of the Vikings
Dinosaur rides in Lost Kingdom
Daily Humboldt penguin and meerkat talks
Halloween and Christmas seasonal events

Good to know

Tickets are for a set date and cannot be refunded
Most rides are outdoors and run in the rain, but some close in extreme weather
Santa's Grotto in December costs extra and must be booked before the day

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Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ALParking: Free parking, including a large disabled car park near the main entrance (2.4 metre height limit). The X7 Salisbury to Southampton bus stops at Ower, Vine Inn, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the entrance.

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Where: Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL
Price: £25 to £50. Prices vary by date and are lower online in advance; the ticket calendar showed £46.75 for guests 1 metre and over on 19 October 2026. Children under 1 metre tall go free. November weekends are sold at a reduced rate because some rides are closed for maintenance.
Opening: The Halloween Spooktacular runs until 2 November 2026, with late openings on 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29 October (Peppa Pig World closes at 6pm). Selected rides open on November weekends from 7 November, and Christmas at Paultons runs on selected dates from December 2026 to 3 January 2027, opening at 10am with rides closing at 4.30pm. The park also opens on selected dates in February and March 2027. Check the opening calendar for exact days.
Time needed: A full day
Parking: Free parking, including a large disabled car park near the main entrance (2.4 metre height limit). The X7 Salisbury to Southampton bus stops at Ower, Vine Inn, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the entrance.
Access: Most of the park is easy for wheelchair users, with access to many rides through the exit gates. There is a Changing Places facility near the main entrance, ear defenders on loan for a £10 deposit and mobility scooters to hire. Queue Assist and Essential Companion tickets must be booked in advance.

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Photo of Romsey: Ralph Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0

9 Oct to 2 Nov

HalloweenRomsey

Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park

Paultons Park dresses its theme park and Peppa Pig World for Halloween from 9 October to 2 November 2026. Shows include The Great Halloween Mystery, and Valgard, the Viking land, has its own Halloween programme.

Halloween shows and attractions are included in the ticket price. Prices vary by date, so check the official ticket page.Directions

Photo of Romsey: Ralph Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0

5 Dec to 3 Jan

Meet Father ChristmasRomsey

Christmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World

Paultons Park on the edge of the New Forest opens for Christmas with illuminations, a decorated Peppa Pig World and a large number of rides running. Santa appears in the stage shows until Christmas Eve, and families can book a separate grotto visit.

Park tickets are priced by date on the booking page. Santa's Grotto is an extra charge and must be booked before the day.Directions

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