A pretty patch of pink poppies is intersected by the footpath on this walk through the countryside near Chichester. To get the kids excited, you can easily add on a trip to The Milk Hut and their self-service milkshake vending machine!

Meet the animals at Hockey’s Farm Shop & Café, a family run business in the New Forest, before embarking on a circular walk across the heath with views over Chibden Bottom.

In May and June, the Rhododendron Wood at Leith Hill is a riot of colour and scent. Start a woodland walk here and then climb to The Tower for the best views in South-East England.

Street Croft Farm, between Alton and Basingstoke, is a working farm with farm shop and café. Kids can see a wide range of farm animals before starting our walk where you will find bluebells and golden fields of rapeseed.

Many families come to Lightwater Country Park for the play area, café, ponds and adventure golf, but there is much more to this park. Heathland walks take you to a viewpoint where you can see as far as the London skyline.

Kimbridge Barn is a destination tea room and café on the River Test near Romsey. You can combine your visit with this walk that crosses the river via the pretty village of Mottisfont.