All you glamorous spooks and thrill-seekers: Hundred Watt Club invites you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities and celebrate Halloween with... more >

Forest Community Centre Pinehill Road, Bordon GU35 0BS

Sat 19 Oct 24

Sapphira, Plane & Morphine LIVE

RuPaul’s Drag Race USA Season 16 with Local Stars in Every City Prepare to be spellbound as Sapphira Cristál, Plane Jane & Morphine Love Dion... more >

West Quay Road Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton , United Kingdom SO15 1GZ

Fri 18 Oct 24

Musical Bingo!

Musical Bingo is back. You better sew in some shoulder pads and backcomb your hair because Miss Becky Boobala highly encourages dressing up for her..... more >

Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH

Fri 18 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Hampshire

The Best of Grohl - The Rockhouse, Andover

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock..... more >

41 London St, Andover SP10 2NU

Fri 18 Oct 24

Ivo Graham: Grand Design

Fumbling a flute on Would I Lie To You, combusting over a Cork accent on BBC Radio 5 Live, scaring Diane from the Traitors with a T-shirt of her... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Fri 18 Oct 24

The Lion and the Unicorn

Fascinating new drama The Lion and the Unicorn is set on an evening in 1939, just six weeks after war has been declared, at a private dinner between... more >

New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD

Thu 17 Oct 24

Autumn Wreath-Making Workshop

Come on Thursday the 17th October to the Barn at River Hamble Country Park from 10.30 to 12.30 to learn to make an Autumn wreath using sustainable..... more >

The Barn, River Hamble Country Park SO31 1BH

Thu 17 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Southampton Rock Choir

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

St James Road Methodist Church, St James Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE

Wed 16 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Ensemble Molière | Telemann & His Friends in Paris

A virtuosic celebration of Telemann and his friends in Paris, by early music specialists Ensemble Molière... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Tue 15 Oct 24

Toot!

Join the Toot! Ensemble for a fun family concert for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. Experience the charm of the wind quintet as they bring..... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Sun 13 Oct 24

LIVE & LOUD Indie Rock Gig

The Basingstoke Music Initiative, bringing live music back to the town, creating an established venue and putting on an unbelievable show for our... more >

Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 3DH

Sat 12 Oct 24

The Coastal Comedy Show with Bobby Mair

Coastal Comedy shows are known to be hilarious nights out and this show will be no exception with the sensational Bobby Mair headlining!... more >

The Barn Parsonage Barn Lane BH24 1SE

Sat 12 Oct 24

Autumn Concert

Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir and The Downland Singers in concert. A varied programme with interval refreshments. more >

All Saints Church, Hambledon Road, Denmead PO7 6NN

Sat 12 Oct 24

Stepping up to the plate! Sway care home launches food bank drop-off

A care home in Sway has partnered with a local food bank to launch a new drop-off point for unwanted items... more >

Sway Pl, Church Lane, Lymington SO41 6AD

Fri 11 Oct 24

Will Gregory Moog Ensemble | Archimedes

Will Gregory – one half of pop duo Goldfrapp – leads this extraordinary 10-piece ensemble of analogue synths... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Thu 10 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB

Tue 8 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN

Tue 8 Oct 24

Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium

The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

The Concorde Club SO50 9HQ

Tue 8 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Barton’s Road, Havant PO9 5NA

Tue 8 Oct 24

Medical Information Lectures - A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul

through the Teaching of Bruno Groening. “THERE IS NO INCURABLE” (Bruno Groening) Attendees will hear about Healing on the Spiritual..... more >

Greyfriars Community Centre (Hilary Christy Room) 44 Christchurch Rd Ringwood BH24 1DW

Sun 6 Oct 24

PYO Pumpkins & Halloween Maze

Picking Patch is back this Autumn for an exciting Halloween event off the A338, suitable for all ages!... more >

Bickton Manor farm SP6 2HA

Sat 5 Oct 24

The Coastal Comedy Show with Zoe Lyons

Warm your cockles with a top night of live stand-up comedy. Enjoy 3 fantastic acts and host staged by multi-award winning Coastal Comedy, there’s..... more >

The Barn Parsonage Barn Lane BH24 1SE

Sat 5 Oct 24

SHOCC Dances: October Ceilidh with Brown Boots Boogie Band & Erin Mansfield

English Ceilidh (pronounced kaylee) is a lively, energetic, and upbeat version of English barn or country dancing, suitable for all ages... more >

Cuckoo Bushes Hall The Hilt Hiltingbury Recreation Ground Hiltingbury Road Chandler’s Ford SO53 5NP

Sat 5 Oct 24

tractor and stationary engine weekend

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

kingsley golf course forge road kingsley bordon hants GU35 9NG

Sat 5 Oct 24

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

Peppa Pig is back in her 'oinktastic' brand new live show, Fun Day Out. Join Peppa with her family and friends as they go to the zoo..... more >

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

Sat 5 Oct 24

Ale-ing Fest 2024

The Ale-ing Fest, Hayling Island’s Beer Festival. A must for all Hampshire fans of beer, cider, good music, good food and good times!... more >

Hayling Island Community Centre PO11 0BH

Fri 4 Oct 24

Claire Martin & Trio

Renowned UK jazz vocalist and multi-award winner, Claire Martin OBE, reunites with her accomplished Swedish trio... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Thu 3 Oct 24

Hampshire History Midweek Musings – Secrets of the Solent with Jasmine

Hampshire History Trust, in partnership with Adam Architecture, is delighted to announce the next in their series of short talks on local history and... more >

Adam Architecture, 75 Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7DW

Thu 3 Oct 24

The Lion and the Unicorn

Winston, this is our problem - I would pacify Hitler, you would provoke him. Yes Neville, that is our problem. A wolf in a cage you may pacify... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Wed 2 Oct 24

Santa's Winter Wonderland Tickets on Sale Date

Although Santa is enjoying soaking up the sunshine on his summer holiday, he didn’t want you to miss out on the ticket sale date so you can book a... more >

Stewarts Abbey, Mill Lane, Titchfield, Fareham PO15 5RB

Tue 1 Oct 24

The Myanmar Jazz Club Project | Declare Sextet

Composer and pianist Ben Oliver leads an exciting new band, Declare Sextet, in contemporary jazz music composed by, or co-created with, members of... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Tue 1 Oct 24

EASTLEIGH AUTUMN MARKET at The Point Theatre

EASTLEIGH AUTUMN MARKET Sunday 29 September The Point Theatre, 14 Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9DE FREE ENTRY 11AM-3PM A day of shopping from local... more >

THE POINT SO50 9DE

Sun 29 Sep 24

Courtney Pine

Courtney Pine marks his 60th birthday year with a special edition of his award-winning project House of Legends... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Sun 29 Sep 24

Open Morning at Highfield and Brookham School

Are you looking for a school which has first-rate teachers and a progressive, skills-based curriculum?... more >

Highfield and Brookham School, Highfield Lane, Liphook GU30 7LQ

Sat 28 Sep 24

Proms Concert : A concert by the Farnborough Concert Band of the RBL

At 7pm on Saturday, 28th September, the Farnborough Concert Band of the Royal British Legion are returning to the Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney,... more >

Victoria Halls, West Green Road RG27 8RQ

Sat 28 Sep 24

Owls by Moonlight

This autumn, join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special evening with their owls! As night falls, you’ll experience the mystical owls’ graceful,..... more >

Hawk Conservancy Trust Sarson Lane Weyhill Andover SP11 8DY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Nils Økland & Sigbjørn Apeland

Hardanger fiddler Nils Økland and keyboardist Sigbjørn Apeland perform music from their stunning album Glimmer... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Sat 28 Sep 24

Trailwalker 2024

Trailwalker is the ultimate team endurance event. The challenge is put together a team of four and walk, jog or run 100km non-stop across the South..... more >

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Hornden PO8 0QE

Fri 27 Sep 24

Winchester Comedy Festival: Autumn Gala 2024

Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White and Tom Deacon (MC). Line up subject to change. Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza is an award winning..... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Fri 27 Sep 24

QUIZ NIGHT @ The Vibrant Tap! 26TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Put your minds to the test with our amazing and fun quiz night at the Vibrant Tap! -CASH AND BEER PRIZES FOR WINNERS AND RUNNERS UP!... more >

The Vibrant Tap, 16 High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BD

Thu 26 Sep 24

Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink

Scotland's queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand... more >

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

Thu 26 Sep 24

Angela Hewitt

A mesmerising evening of Scarlatti, Bach and Brahms from one of the world’s leading pianists. Angela Hewitt gave her first public performance at..... more >

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

Thu 26 Sep 24

Join our choir in Portsmouth for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Portsmouth Rock Choir... more >

The Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Portsmouth PO1 2LN

Thu 26 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

Red Priest - Truly Madly Baroque

Recently described in the New York Times as ‘the wildly virtuosic little band’ – has been at the cutting edge of baroque music performance for over a... more >

THE LIGHTS West Street Andover Hampshire SP10 1AH

Thu 26 Sep 24

Biscuit Barrel: The 69 Sketch Show

In this extended edition of the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show, prepare for 85 sketches performed in one evening!... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Wed 25 Sep 24

Portsmouth Choral Union has an OPEN REHEARSAL soon!

Open Rehearsal Tuesday 24 September 2024 Portsmouth Academy, St Marys Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5PF at 7.15 - 9.15 p.m... more >

Portsmouth Academy, St Mary’s Road, Portsmouth PO1 5PF

Tue 24 Sep 24

YolanDa's Band Jam

Part of Winchester Jazz Festival YolanDa's Band Jam is the critically acclaimed CBeebies children's TV show presented by double MOBO... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Sun 22 Sep 24

Rob Rinder to headline Southampton International Boat Show finale

As a seasoned judge on and off-screen, Rob will bring his sharp eye and quick wit to the Southampton International Boat Show, scouring the exhibits... more >

Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AQ

Sun 22 Sep 24

Hampex 2024

Hampshire Philatelic Federation Convention and Stamp Fair with 20 stamp and postal history dealers. Specialist stamp societies will also be in..... more >

Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, near Fareham PO17 5AL

Sat 21 Sep 24

Sandhill Farm House - Open Garden for NGS

Front and rear gardens broken up into garden rooms inc small kitchen garden. Front garden with small woodland area, planted with early spring..... more >

Sandhill Farm House, Petersfield GU31 5HU

Sat 21 Sep 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!