Blog (Events) - Visit Hampshire

Make way for marvellous May, with two bank holidays and a half term holiday, this month is action-packed with exciting things to do in Hampshire.

Hooray for May! The month that takes us from spring into summer and two bank holidays to enjoy those balmy long days.

The Early May Bank Holiday is on Monday 6 May 2024, read on for our guide to what’s happening during in Hampshire during the long weekend from 4 – 6 May.

Mark the end of the month with some May merriment over another lovely long weekend from 25 to 27 May 2024. The flowers of the gardens are in full bloom, it’s the perfect time of year for picnics, and outdoor events run late into the evenings.

A summer of live music is approaching and the new trend of gig tripping – combining live music at gigs or festivals with a trip to a new destination – is a great way to plan a short break.

We’ve lined up the hottest music acts set to perform in Hampshire this summer in brilliant destinations to explore.

2024 calendars at the ready…from musical merriment to food fiestas we’ve put together the ultimate guide to festivals in 2024 in Hampshire.

Longer days, blooming gardens, and warmth in the air – Spring into a new season with these super springtime things to see and do.

Hop straight into April with Easter events, trails, and activities at the beginning of the month, plus spring celebrations and plenty of outdoor fun as the days get longer and warmer.

It’s only once a year that two bank holidays fall over the same weekend, making Easter weekend a wonderful spring chance to get out and about and enjoy the longer and fairer days.

Ready for some chocolate-fuelled fun? To get your Easter off to a cracking start, we’ve rounded up a tasty selection of Easter hunts and trails taking place in Hampshire this spring

The theme for English Tourism Week 2024 (15 to 24 March) is ‘Supporting tourism, the heart of our communities’, so we’ve taken the opportunity to highlight some of the brilliant destinations, events, and tourism businesses here in Hampshire that have community at their heart.

Bring maxi-mum smiles to someone special this Mother’s Day with these wonderful ways to spend quality time together in Hampshire.

Spring into March with our top picks on what’s happening in Hampshire this month from Easter treats and trails to Mother’s Day events and plenty of spring things in between.