A country garden situated high on chalk downland. On the site of a WW11 Spitfire assembly factory with Spitfire tethering rings still visible... more >

Spitfire House, Stockbridge SO20 6JS

Sat 25 May 24

Hundred Watt Club - an evening of burlesque in Southampton

Tickets £20 ADV - £22 OTD - all seating allocated as booked Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & vaudeville Roll Up! Roll Up!... more >

The Stage Door, 78 W Marlands Rd, Southampton SO14 7FW

Sat 25 May 24

Alton Repair Café

The Alton Repair Café is a part of the International Repair Café movement. We meet regularly to offer services to people who have broken household..... more >

Alton Community Centre, Amery Street, Alton GU34 1HN

Sat 25 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Hampshire

Jerry Smith - An Art exhibition of Meon Valley Paintings

Art exhibition of landscape paintings of the beautiful Meon Valley and South Downs area. more >

Church Rd, Swanmore, Southampton SO32 2PA

Sat 25 May 24

tractor and stationary engine weekend

tractors and stationary engine bikes club open for food all proceeds to Macmillan cancer support more >

kingsley golf course forge road kingsley bordon hants GU35 9NG

Sat 25 May 24

Day Out With Thomas at the Watercress Line

Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters,..... more >

Ropley Station, Station Road Ropley Ropley Dean SO24 0BL

Sat 25 May 24

Becky Boobala’s Big Birthday Bash

It’s cabaret host Becky Boobala’s birthday party and you are ALL invited! Join Becky Boobala’s Big Birthday Bash for a night of fun, games and..... more >

Proteus Creation Space Council Road RG21 3DH

Fri 24 May 24

The Vegan Tigress

LynchPin Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of a new play in Petersfield! The Vegan Tigress by Claire Parker tells the story of a 19th..... more >

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, St Peter’s Rd, Petersfield GU32

Thu 23 May 24

Trailblazer - Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon: a talk by Jane Robinson - Cancelled

The remarkable story of Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon, the unknown Victorian woman who changed the world Jane Robinson has a proven talent for... more >

The ARC, Jewry St, Winchester SO23 8SB

Thu 23 May 24

Community walk for dementia in Horndean

A Horndean care home is calling on local people to put their best foot forward and help raise awareness of dementia... more >

Pear Tree Court, Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville PO8 9LN

Tue 21 May 24

146 Bridge Road - Open Garden for NGS

A long, tranquil cottage garden that rambles away from the bustling A27, offering secret rooms, richly filled shrub borders, patios, lawns, nooks,... more >

146 Bridge Road, Southampton SO31 7EJ

Sun 19 May 24

The Dower House - Open Garden for NGS

6 acres inc bluebell wood with large and spectacular collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and other flowering trees and shrubs; set in... more >

The Dower House, Hook RG27 8TA

Sun 19 May 24

Little Court - Open Garden for NGS

This sheltered naturalistic garden is one for all seasons, and is specially exciting in spring. It is mature and exuberant with contrasting areas, a..... more >

Little Court, Winchester SO21 2PU

Sun 19 May 24

146 Bridge Road - Open Garden for NGS

A long, tranquil cottage garden that rambles away from the bustling A27, offering secret rooms, richly filled shrub borders, patios, lawns, nooks,... more >

146 Bridge Road, Southampton SO31 7EJ

Sat 18 May 24

21 Chestnut Road - Open Garden for NGS

A acre in a central village location. Behind the hedge awaits the owner designed garden full of colour, scent and full of inspirational ideas for..... more >

21 Chestnut Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RF

Sat 18 May 24

Holst, Walton & Vaughan Williams | City of Southampton Orchestra

Fresh from their recent sell-out concert at the Turner Sims Concert Hall, don't miss the City of Southampton Orchestra under principal... more >

Thornden Hall Winchester Road Chandler’s Ford SO53 2DW

Sat 18 May 24

'Let's talk about dementia' event

A care home in Basingstoke is inviting the community to a free event to encourage more people to talk about dementia... more >

Dashwood Manor, Bradley Way, Basingstoke RG23 7GF

Sat 18 May 24

Lymington Craft and Gift Market

A well established Craft and Gift market running for more than 10 years. Always busy especially in the Summer months selling both artisan crafts and..... more >

Lymington Masonic Hall, 10 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AA

Sat 18 May 24

Steeleye Span

Together for fifty five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street Winchester SO23 8SB

Sat 18 May 24

Northern Soul at The Fort

Join us for another evening of Northern Soul & Motown with the fantastic DJ Tubbs, artisan spirits, dancing & cocktails!... more >

The Portsmouth Distillery, Fort Cumberland Fort Cumberland Road PO4 9LD

Fri 17 May 24

BMI Presents: De’Lour | All Ears Avow | Bitchin’ Hour | Ind!go

RB Promotions in association with Proteus presents The Basingstoke Music Initiative featuring De’Lour// All Ears Avow// Bitchin’ Hour//... more >

Proteus Creation Space Council Road RG21 3DH

Fri 17 May 24

Solent Hotel & Spa - Comedy Night

Enjoy a delicious two course meal and superb cabaret hosted by the wonderful Davina Sparkle - one of the UK's top stand up 'Drag... more >

Solent Hotel & Spa Rookery Avenue Whiteley PO15 7AJ

Fri 17 May 24

The Funny Mummy

This show has been designed with parents in mind: written and performed by Alyssa herself, who is not only a parent but is also the co-founder of... more >

The Point Leigh Road Eastleigh SO50 9DE

Thu 16 May 24

An Evening with Ginger Alden: Elvis Presley’s Last Love and Fiancée

Join us for an exclusive UK event as we welcome Ginger Alden, the woman who captured Elvis Presley’s heart during his final year, for a series of... more >

The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR

Thu 16 May 24

Selected 14 UK Screening Tour

Selected 14 brings a thought-provoking programme celebrating diverse filmmaking talent to your screens this Spring... more >

John Hansard Gallery, 142-144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU

Thu 16 May 24

Lunchtime Recital

Enjoy a variety of classical/opera/musical theatre favourites and lesser-known discoveries in this lunchtime recital with soprano Mehreen Shah... more >

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Portsmouth PO1 2HH

Thu 16 May 24

Bishopstoke Players Present Bright. Young. Things.

BRIGHT. YOUNG. THINGS. Have you ever desired the dream, sought out the spotlight? Or just wanted to be the best at something?... more >

Durley Memorial Hall, Durley Brook Road SO32 2AR

Thu 16 May 24

Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Feeling brave? Then take on our award-winning ghost tour of Old Portsmouth and get ready to scream! Starting inside the historic Spice Island inn,..... more >

Spice Island inn Old Portsmouth PO1

Tue 14 May 24

Join our choir in Andover for a FREE taster session

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Augusta Park Community Centre, E Anton Farm Rd, Andover SP11 6RD

Mon 13 May 24

More Rock Choirs

Tylney Hall Hotel - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden of 66 acres with extensive woodlands and beautiful vista. Fine avenues of wellingtonias; rhododendrons and azaleas, Italian garden,..... more >

Tylney Hall Hotel, Rotherwick RG27 9AZ

Sun 12 May 24

4 Stannington Crescent - Open Garden for NGS

1930s town house (not open) in 100ft x 50ft plot. A garden of two parts reflecting Brian's passion for nature and Julia's wish for a..... more >

4 Stannington Crescent, Southampton SO40 3QB

Sun 12 May 24

The House in the Wood - Open Garden for NGS

Peaceful 12 acre woodland garden with continuing progress and improvement. Very much a spring garden with tall, glorious mature azaleas and..... more >

The House in the Wood, Beaulieu SO42 7YN

Sun 12 May 24

Biodiversity Breakfast

Saturday 11 May. 7:00am-10:00am Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special morning to enjoy and discover the best of British nature... more >

Hawk Conservancy Trust Sarson Lane Weyhill SP11 8DY

Sat 11 May 24

Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & cabaret in Bordon

Back by popular demand! Join Hundred Watt Club with an all new line-up for a ravishing, risqué and ridiculous evening of burlesque, comedy and..... more >

Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Barbados House, Station Rd, Bordon GU35 0LR

Sat 11 May 24

Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae Tour

Emmanuel Sonubi at The Attic in Southampton with new tour: Curriculum Vitae Tickets are £16.50 when bought online in advance or £19... more >

The Attic At River Studios 32 Winsor Road Totton Southampton SO40 9HQ

Sat 11 May 24

Alverstoke Crescent Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Restored Regency ornamental garden designed to enhance fine crescent (Thomas Ellis Owen 1828). Trees, walks and flowers lovingly maintained by..... more >

Alverstoke Crescent Garden, Gosport PO12 2DH

Sat 11 May 24

Comedy All Stars Horndean

It’s our 12th year and our flagship comedy club continues to bring amazing talent to Horndean for 2024, packed with stars off the telly!... more >

Horndean Technology College PO8 9PQ

Fri 10 May 24

Streamside Trees - Bonsai Experience - Open Garden for NGS

Something different! Visits start promptly at 10am and 1pm with guided tour around a 140ft garden with stream, azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias,..... more >

Streamside Trees - Bonsai Experience, Fleet GU52 6TG

Thu 9 May 24

Bere Mill - Open Garden for NGS

Garden built around early C18 mill on idyllic isolated stretch of the River Test, east of Whitchurch. Gardens have been built incrementally over 30..... more >

Bere Mill, Whitchurch RG28 7NH

Mon 6 May 24

Beechenwood Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Opening for the 40th yr, this 2 acre garden with many parts. Lawn meandering through woodland with drifts of spring bulbs... more >

Beechenwood Farm, Hook RG29 1JA

Mon 6 May 24

Georgia Ramblers Jazz Band at St Mary's May Fayre, in the Beer Tent.

Come and enjoy the community May Fayre. Plenty of stalls, food outlets and of course the BEER & CIDER TENT, run by volunteers... more >

St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5PA

Mon 6 May 24

MyCarBOOTY Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot Sale - FREE buyer entry.

Our ever popular outdoor car boot sale in the rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find on A325 main road. Large level grass site. Well established... more >

Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP

Mon 6 May 24

Eastern Pascha Day

Please join us for a memorable day, Traditional Greek Food, Drinks & Music. £50 pp 50% discount for children under 14 Special Accommodation Room..... more >

Meon Valley Hotel Sandy Lane SO32 2HQ

Sun 5 May 24

Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat's Pyjamas

Griff Rhys Jones is back on the road with his much-anticipated brand new stand-up tour. Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic..... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester Jewry Street Winchester SO23 8SB

Sun 5 May 24

Stanley Farm - Open Garden for NGS

1 acre garden created over the last 15 yrs around an old West Sussex farmhouse (not open), sitting in the midst of its own fields and woods... more >

Stanley Farm, Liphook GU30 7LW

Sun 5 May 24

Walhampton - Open Garden for NGS

Glorious walks through large C18 landscape garden surrounding magnificent mansion (now a school). Visitors will discover three lakes, serpentine..... more >

Walhampton, Lymington SO41 5ZG

Sun 5 May 24

The Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

The house was built in 1905, but the ¾ acre garden has been designed, planted and cared for since 1950 by two keen garden loving families... more >

The Cottage, Eastleigh SO53 1ES

Sun 5 May 24

Pylewell Park - Open Garden for NGS

A large parkland garden laid out in 1890. Enjoy a walk along the extensive informal grass and moss paths, bordered by fine rhododendron, magnolia and..... more >

Pylewell Park, Lymington SO41 5SJ

Sun 5 May 24

May the 4th be with you

Planet 80 are staging a special one-off gig to celebrate Star Wars Day. Join us for an evening of great 80’s tunes at the Botley Market Hall... more >

Botley Market Hall, 11 High Street, Botley SO30 2EA

Sat 4 May 24

SWEAT Fitness & Wellbeing Festival returns to Gunwharf Quays

The SWEAT Fitness & Wellbeing Festival returns to Gunwharf Quays on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2024 for two action-packed days, promising to... more >

Gunwharf Quays House Portsmouth PO1 3TZ

Sat 4 May 24

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Things to do around Hampshire

Hampshire, a county in southern England, offers a wealth of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures, cultural exploration, or family-friendly fun, Hampshire has something to suit every taste. Here are some top things to do in Hampshire:

1. Explore Brockenhurst in the New Forest:
- Brockenhurst is a charming village in the heart of the New Forest. Enjoy scenic walks through ancient woodlands, spot wildlife, and cool off in the Balmer Lawn waters. For lunch, head to The Huntsman or indulge in a meal at The Pig, where you can also visit the on-site animals. Brockenhurst is well-connected to other New Forest villages, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

2. Cycle through Lyndhurst and Enjoy Afternoon Tea:
- Visit Lyndhurst, known for the New Forest Lavender Farm. Capture stunning photos amidst the purple lavender shoots. Explore the high street with its unique shops and cozy cafes for afternoon tea. Don't miss the traditional pubs for a pint.

3. Discover Farlington Marshes and Hilsea Lines:
- Explore Farlington Marshes at the top of Portsea Island. Combine it with a trip to Hilsea Lines or venture into Southsea for more exploration. These natural areas offer scenic walks and birdwatching opportunities.

4. Visit Winchester Cathedral and City:
- Winchester Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Explore its historic interiors, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about its rich history. Wander through Winchester's charming streets, visit local shops, and enjoy a meal at one of the city's restaurants.

5. Enjoy the South Downs National Park:
- Hampshire is home to a part of the South Downs National Park. Take a hike along the rolling hills, enjoy breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in nature. Pack a picnic and savor the serene surroundings.

6. Discover Historic Portsmouth:
- Visit Portsmouth, a historic naval city. Explore the Historic Dockyard, home to the HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. Walk along the waterfront, visit the Spinnaker Tower, and learn about Portsmouth's maritime heritage.

7. Relax at Hayling Island Beach:
- Head to Hayling Island for a relaxing beach day. Enjoy sandy shores, beach huts, and coastal walks. It's a great spot for families and beachcombers.

8. Explore Jane Austen's House Museum:
- Literature enthusiasts will appreciate Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton. Visit the former home of the beloved author, explore the gardens, and learn about her life and works.

9. Visit Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum:
- Explore Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum. Discover vintage cars, explore the Beaulieu Palace House, and stroll through the picturesque grounds. Don't miss the Beaulieu Abbey and the serene Beaulieu River.

10. Sample Local Cuisine and Pubs:
- Hampshire offers delightful food experiences. Try traditional dishes, visit local pubs, and savor regional flavors. Whether it's a hearty meal or a cream tea, Hampshire's culinary scene won't disappoint.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural heritage, Hampshire promises an enriching and diverse day out!