Heritage Open Day: From 6 to 8 September we will be opening the Bargate â€“ the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town of... more >

The Bargate, The High Street, Southampton SO14 2DJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Petersfield Antiques Fair

35 stands of high quality Antiques and Fine Art, all for sale from reputable British antique and art dealers... more >

Festival Hall, Heath Rd, Petersfield GU31 4EA

Fri 6 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Hampshire

Horsepower The King's Royal Hussars Museum

Heritage Open Day: Free museum entry from 6th-15th September! Come down from 6th-15th September to explore the history of Horsepower at..... more >

Horsepower, The Museum of the King’s Royal Hussars, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Hampshire Chronicle

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Hampshire Chronicle's office and meet the team. The Hampshire Chronicle has been proudly representing Winchester..... more >

5 Upper Brook Street, Winchester SO23 8AL

Fri 6 Sep 24

Buckler's Hard Museum & HMS Agamemnon talk by Mary Montagu-Scott

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Buckler's Hard Visitor Centre & Museum to discover the fascinating stories of this historic maritime village,... more >

Buckler’s Hard Visitor Centre & Museum, Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu, New Forest SO42 7XB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Eyes Along the Coast (visit)

Heritage Open Day: Wherever there is a National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station, a watchkeeper will be looking out for danger and ensuring... more >

Coastwatch Lookout Station, Beach Road Car Park, Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9LB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Tour of Havant Cemeteries

Heritage Open Day: Havant has a wealth of interesting Cemeteries and this guided walk will introduce you to a number of former citizens each with an... more >

Havant Cemeteries, New lane/Eastern Road, Havant PO9 2JF

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Weigh House and the Weigh House Vault

Heritage Open Day: The Weigh House and neighbouring vault is an historic building in French Street, in the Old Town, with a fascinating history... more >

The Weigh House and Weigh House Vault, French Street, Southampton SO14 2AU

Fri 6 Sep 24

The West Gate

Heritage Open Day: Explore The West Gate, one of the gateways into the old town. From 6 to 8 September, we will be opening the West Gate, so that..... more >

The West Gate, Westgate Street, Southampton SO14 2AY

Fri 6 Sep 24

St. Mark Church - Windows into the Past

Heritage Open Day: Stained Glass windows offer a rich insight into our history and heritage. This exhibition tells the stories of those who lived..... more >

St. Mark church, A3090, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 9BU

Fri 6 Sep 24

An Evening of Musicals

A special gala night fundraising for When You Wish Upon a Star. With special performers straight from the West End... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Thu 5 Sep 24

The DaVinci Michelangelo Experience

An awe-inspiring, multi-media theatrical event Revel in an unforgettable journey through the Renaissance and rediscover the most exceptional... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Wed 4 Sep 24

MyCarBOOTY Wednesday 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

Wed 4 Sep 24

Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Check out Portsmouth's bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling ghost tour! You will be screaming from the start with some of..... more >

Spice Island inn Old Portsmouth PO1

Tue 3 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN

Sun 1 Sep 24

MyCarBOOTY Sunday Car Boot Sale

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

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Barton’s Road, Havant PO9 5NA

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB

Sun 1 Sep 24

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical

This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it – on both sides of the... more >

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

Sat 31 Aug 24

Woodpeckers Care Home - Open Garden for NGS

A vibrant and colourful garden surrounds our care home. We have active involvement from our residents who enjoy the wide paths, whether in a..... more >

Woodpeckers Care Home, Brockenhurst SO42 7RX

Sat 31 Aug 24

Romsey Craft and Gift Market

Held in Romsey Town Hall in the centre of Romsey, a vibrant market place with outdoor cafes and historic buildings. more >

Romsey Town Hall, 1 Market Place, Romsey, Hants, SO51 8YZ

Sat 31 Aug 24

Woodend Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Trolls Mead is a 1 acre garden with interest throughout the yr, whether newly planted, in full bloom or left in its natural state with seed heads to... more >

Woodend Gardens, Ringwood BH24 3DG

Sat 31 Aug 24

One Night in Dublin

The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show! Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award..... more >

Theatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street SO23 8SB

Fri 30 Aug 24

Farnborough Creative Craft Show

From 30th August until 1st September 2024, the highly anticipated family fun event for creatives is once again returning to Farnborough International... more >

Farnborough International, Show Centre, Etps Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU146TQ GU14 6TQ

Fri 30 Aug 24

Foraging Course with Wild Food UK - South Downs

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre, South Downs Way, Waterlooville PO8 0QE

Fri 30 Aug 24

Bleak Hill Nursery & Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy this ¾ acre garden, pass through the moon gate to reveal the billowing borders contrasting against a seaside scene with painted beach huts and... more >

Bleak Hill Nursery & Garden, Ringwood BH24 3PX

Mon 26 Aug 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 26 Aug 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 26 Aug 24

Bumper Bramdean Car Boot Sale

The famous Bramdean Car Boot Sale has been running for 38 years and it aims to raise funds for local family support charity Home-Start Winchester... more >

Wood Lane, Bramdean, nr Alresford SO24 0JW

Mon 26 Aug 24

Bashley(Rydal)Cricket Club - Car Boot Sale

Car Boot Sale more >

Bashley(Rydal) Cricket Club Bashley Road, Bashley,New Milton BH25 5RY

Mon 26 Aug 24

Stubbington Fayre

Stubbington Fayre offers a Donkey Derby, Refreshements, and a chance to browse over a hundred Private and Charity Stalls... more >

STUBBINGTON RECREATION GROUND PO14 2PN

Mon 26 Aug 24

The Emsworth Show

The Emsworth Show - 26th August 2024 - August Bank Holiday Come and join us for the best little show in the south... more >

One Church Grounds PO10 8BN

Mon 26 Aug 24

Hollycombe Fairground Extravaganza

Roll Up! Roll Up! The biggest fairground event of the year at Hollycombe. For one weekend only Hollycombe will welcome visiting rides and..... more >

Hollycombe Steam in the Country, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook GU30 7LP

Sun 25 Aug 24

The Thatched Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A 1½ acre garden hidden behind a C16 thatched cottage (not open). Borders burst with cottage garden plants and a pond provides the soothing sound of..... more >

The Thatched Cottage, Alton GU34 3EG

Sun 25 Aug 24

Hollycombe Fairground Extravaganza

Roll up! Roll up! The biggest fairground event of the year at Hollycombe. For one weekend only Hollycombe will welcome visiting rides and..... more >

Hollycombe Steam in the Country, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook GU30 7LP

Sat 24 Aug 24

Gunwharf Quays reveals deals for week-long PLUS+ Discounts Event

The Portsmouth-based shopping outlet has revealed some of the exclusive deals on offer to PLUS+ members at its week-long discounts event Gunwharf... more >

Gunwharf Quays House Portsmouth PO1 3TZ

Sat 24 Aug 24

CarFest 2024

Get ready for the return of bp pulse presents CarFest, the UK’s largest family fundraising festival! This amalgamation of seven distinct yet iconic..... more >

Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton Wy, Overton, Basingstoke. RG25 3DR

Fri 23 Aug 24

Plane Characters production at CarFest 2024

Children’s animation production company, Plane Characters Productions Ltd, is thrilled to announce that it will showcase its successful, animated... more >

Laverstoke Park Farm Hampshire, Overton, Basingstoke RG25 3DR

Fri 23 Aug 24

Vibrant Beer Festival!

24 beers and ciders on draught! Dog friendly Family friendly Live music Street Food Free entry!! more >

16 High Street, Lyndhurst, Southampton SO43 7BD

Fri 23 Aug 24

Artlink Art Exhibition

ARTLINK are holding their annual art exhibition, as part of Hampshire Open Studios. no. 22 in the H.O.S Brochure... more >

Ibsley Village Hall, Ibsley, nr Ringwood. BH24 3NL

Thu 22 Aug 24

Hampshire Open Studios - Ron & Trish Moody Art and Textile Exhibition

An opportunity to visit and meet local Hampshire artists in their homes and galleries. Ron will be exhibiting a large number of new watercolour..... more >

40 Grange Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5FE

Sat 17 Aug 24

Odiham Art Group Annual Exhibition

The Odiham Art Group Annual Exhibition 2024 will be held in the Invictus Building at Robert May’s School and is taking part Hampshire Open Studios... more >

Robert Mays School, West Street, Odiham RG29 1NA

Sat 17 Aug 24

7Artists+ Free Art Exhibition for Hampshire Open Studios 2024

Exciting Art Exhibition! 7Artists+ return to Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke for the Hampshire Open Studios 2024 studio trail... more >

Proteus Creation Space Council Road Basingstoke RG21 3DH

Sat 17 Aug 24

Hampshire Open Studios at Making Space

Making Space has joined up with Hampshire Open Studios and we will be opening our doors to you on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2024, between... more >

Making Space 2 Bishopstoke Road Leigh Park Havant Hampshire PO9 5BN

Sat 17 Aug 24

Breamore Horticultural Society 110th Flower Show

76 classes of flowers, fruit, vegetables, Floral Art, crafts, photographs and cookery for you to enjoy... more >

Hulse Hall Breamore SP6 2EA

Sat 17 Aug 24

Wheatley House - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on a rural hilltop with panoramic views over Alice Holt Forest and the South Downs. The owner admits to being much more of an artist than a..... more >

Wheatley House, Bordon GU35 9PA

Sat 17 Aug 24

Wessex Guild of Craftsmen, 15 Artisans selling quality crafts, T&Cakes

If you love craft fairs and sometimes feel disappointed by the quality at craft markets you have visited, come and see us... more >

Upham Village Hall, Mortimers Lane Lower Upham Southampton England SO32 1HF

Sat 17 Aug 24

The Vibrant Tap

Join us for our second quiz night! After the major success of our first quiz night, it is highly recommended to pre book a table!... more >

16 High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BD

Thu 15 Aug 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Basingstoke

. Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. This in-person event will be held at the BASINGSTOKE..... more >

Basingstoke Hockey Club Maidenwell Pavilion Down Grange Sports Complex Pack Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5SN

Thu 15 Aug 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!