Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN

Sat 13 Apr 24

An Evening with Martin Simpson at St Mary's Church, Twyford

Join us for a remarkable intimate solo performance from folk guitarist Martin Simpson in the stunning surrounds of St Mary's Church,... more >

St Marys Church, Twyford SO21 1NS

Sat 13 Apr 24

Rosie Holt: That's Politainment

The worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities. Matt Hancock may have slaughtered millions but now..... more >

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

Sat 13 Apr 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Hampshire

Spring Concert

Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir welcomes Epsom MVC to share a concert. more >

St. Peter’s Church, Titchfield PO14 4AG

Sat 13 Apr 24

The Island - Open Garden for NGS

6 acres both sides of the River Test. Fine display of daffodils, tulips, spring flowering trees and summer bedding... more >

The Island, Romsey SO51 0HP

Sat 13 Apr 24

Lord Wandsworth College - Open Garden for NGS

Lord Wandsworth College is set in 1200 acres of rolling farmland and wooded valleys. The main college campus is set around formal lawns with mature..... more >

Lord Wandsworth College, Hook RG29 1TB

Sat 13 Apr 24

The Singing Mermaid

Watershed Productions present the Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, production of The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson and... more >

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

Sat 13 Apr 24

Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque in NEW MILTON!

Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risque and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling vaudeville show Hundred Watt Club bring a glittering, sizzling... more >

forest arts centre, old milton road, new milton BH25 6DS

Fri 12 Apr 24

Crawley Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Crawley is a pretty period village nestling in chalk downland with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond... more >

Crawley Gardens, Winchester SO21 2PR

Thu 11 Apr 24

Mozart's Don Giovanni

Mozart's enduring masterpiece sets beauty and wit alongside menace and debauchery in this vivid re-telling of the eternal Don Juan... more >

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

Thu 11 Apr 24

Kids Afternoon Tea and Crafting

Thursday 11th April at 2pm Join us for afternoon tea followed by an hour of kids' crafting where you will create a homemade gift to take... more >

Solent Hotel and Spa PO15 7AJ

Thu 11 Apr 24

Theatre Of Hate at Papillon, Southampton

The legendary Theatre Of Hate are live in Southampton's newest venue, Papillon (situated by the Southampton Central train station) Gothic... more >

Papillon, 61 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GG

Thu 11 Apr 24

Spiers and Boden

UK Tour Spring 2024 Described by The Guardian as 'the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene', Spiers & Boden first rocketed... more >

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

Wed 10 Apr 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 7 Apr 24

Georgia Ramblers Jazz Band at the Square Cow

The Georgia Ramblers Jazz Quartet Come along and enjoy the FREE music. Treats in store- well kept beer, including real ale plus great food... more >

The Square Cow, The Square, Wickham PO17 5JN

Sun 7 Apr 24

Hordle WI Spring Craft Fair

Come along and support the following local crafters selling: Woodturned items, Aprons, Cushions, Oven Gloves, Cloth bags, Home preserves, Cakes,... more >

Ashley Lane, Hordle SO41 0GA

Sat 6 Apr 24

Country Maker's Market

6&7 April | 11-4pm | Storey Gardens, Staunton Country Park On the 6 & 7 April Making Space will be hosting the Country maker’s Market at Staunton... more >

Storey Gardens, Staunton Country Park, Petersfield Road, Havant PO9 5HD

Sat 6 Apr 24

General Auction Saturday 6th April Badger Farm

Auctions In a Day is exactly that: - Sellers deliver their lots in the morning (9.30-10.30) - We lot and photograph them - Viewing at lunchtime -..... more >

Badger Farm Community Centre, Sainsbury’s Car Park, Badger Farm, Winchester SO22 4QB

Sat 6 Apr 24

Dear Zoo

Dear Zoo the timeless children's classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered?... more >

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

Sat 6 Apr 24

Quiz Night

A fun quiz for teams of up to six. Bring your own food and drink (don't forget the glasses and bottle opener), but we will serve tea and coffee..... more >

Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ

Sat 6 Apr 24

Southsea Flea Market

Friendly retro reasonably priced market offering an eclectic, quirky AND affordable mix of vintage retro/modern clothes, jewellery, bric a brac,... more >

St Swithun’s Church Hall, 105 Waverley Road, Southsea PO5 2PL

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Barton’s Road, Havant PO9 5NA

Sat 6 Apr 24

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

The Motive and the Cue a new play by Jack Thorne directed by Sam Mendes Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and... more >

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

Sat 6 Apr 24

Haydn: The Creation with dance

Scherzo Ensemble Orpheus Sinfonia Conducted by Matthew O’Keeffe Dive into a unique classical experience with Scherzo Ensemble and Orpheus... more >

New Hall, Winchester College 34 College Walk Winchester SO23 9NF

Sat 6 Apr 24

Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & vaudeville in Aldershot

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 >

west end centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN

Sat 6 Apr 24

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular... more >

Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2AB

Fri 5 Apr 24

All Floyd: The Division Bell 2024 Tour

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of one of Pink Floyd's groundbreaking albums, The Division Bell, which went on to sell more than... more >

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

Fri 5 Apr 24

Circus Extreme

For a discount call the box office on 0203 375 3970 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘BIKES’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before... more >

Southsea common Duisberg Way PO5 3JF

Thu 4 Apr 24

Kendal Mountain Tour 2024

A Night Of Adventure Films. Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to life!... more >

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

Thu 4 Apr 24

Bloody Mary: Live!

She’s bloody. She’s Mary. She’s LIVE! Teen Queen Mary Tudor takes to the mic to rehab her so-called “bloody” image in a gleefully vicious stand-up..... more >

Proteus Creation Space Council Road RG21 3DH

Wed 3 Apr 24

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production Charlie Cook's Favourite Book Based on the original book Charlie... more >

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

Tue 2 Apr 24

Solent Hotel - Easter Sunday Lunch

Treat yourselves to a truly special three course lunch. Includes a glass of fizz, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter egg for all children. £37... more >

Solent Hotel & Spa Rookery Avenue Whiteley PO15 7AJ

Sun 31 Mar 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 31 Mar 24

Solent Hotel & Spa - Kids Pizza & Milkshake Worksop

Come down to Parson’s Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings of your choice and cook them in our very own pizza oven!... more >

Solent Hotel & Spa Rookery Avenue Whiteley PO15 7AJ

Sat 30 Mar 24

Pizza and Milkshake Workshop

Come down to Parson’s Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings of your choice and cook them in our very own pizza oven!... more >

Solent Hotel and Spa PO15 7AJ

Sat 30 Mar 24

Dice and Destiny

Immerse yourself in a world of ancient pastime at 878 AD! Take part in a series of games and riddles that transcend time, challenge friends,..... more >

878 AD, The Brooks Shopping Centre SO23 8QY

Sat 30 Mar 24

The Great Big Golden Egg Hunt

What better place to celebrate Easter than at Longdown Activity Farm, surrounded by chicks and Easter bunnies?... more >

Longdown Activity Farm, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst. SO40 7PS SO40 7EH

Fri 29 Mar 24

Easter Adventures at Hinton Ampner

Go wild for our Easter Trail as you don your bunny ears and take on the challenges the Easter bunny has left behind... more >

Hinton Ampner SO24 0LA

Fri 29 Mar 24

Lyndhurst Craft and Gift Market

A thriving craft & gift market in the heart of the New Forest. Attracting both locals and tourists throughout the year more >

Lyndhurst Commmunity Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY

Fri 29 Mar 24

Comedy at the Fort ~22

Spend a few hours with us at the Portsmouth Distillery; experience our bar, the Rum Shack, and enjoy a night of amazing live comedy - right in the... more >

The Rum Club Ltd, Fort Cumberland Fort Cumberland Road PO4 9LD

Fri 29 Mar 24

Placeholder Poetry #2: Cat Chong, Susmita Bhattacharya, J Pyrite

Placeholder is home for poetry readings of the avant-garde, challenging, queer and radical. Following the success of this poetry reading series in..... more >

the bookshop alehouse, 21 Portswood Rd, Southampton SO17 2ES

Thu 28 Mar 24

Andover Music Club presents...The Meraki Duo

PART OF ANDOVER CONCERT SERIES Formed in 2013, the Meraki Duo enjoy exploring the diversity of repertoire available to the flute-guitar pairing... more >

THE LIGHTS West Street Andover Hampshire SP10 1AH

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Barton’s Road, Havant PO9 5NA

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB

Thu 28 Mar 24

Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger

Ray Bradshaw Doppelginger Tour comes to leading Southampton Comedy Club Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is forever being told “you look... more >

The Attic at River Studios 32 Winsor Road Southampton Hampshire SO40 9HQ

Wed 27 Mar 24

The Gruffalo's Child

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the... more >

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

Sat 23 Mar 24

Josh Berry: Sexual Politics

Fresh off the back of a sell-out debut tour, Josh Berry returns with a new stand up show. Throughout history, not enough people of Josh..... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester Jewry Street Winchester SO23 8SB

Sat 23 Mar 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!