Blog (August 2024) - Visit Hampshire

From wonderful woodland to waterside walks, Hampshire’s diverse and beautiful terrain can be enjoyed in its many country parks where visitors can walk, cycle, picnic, and play in the great outdoors – here are five of our faves.

Always a hot date in the summer diary, the August bank holiday weekend is chock-a-block with festivals, special events, and plenty of fun things to do.

Inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the 2024 summer of sport?

You don’t have to be a pro to have a go – from cycling to climbing and sailing to skateboarding, Hampshire has some excellent facilities where you can try out Olympics sports whatever your ability – let the Games begin!

School’s out for summer and a month packed full of events, trails, sport, festivals, and activities lies ahead this awesome August in Hampshire.

Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this August.

Whether you’re an experienced rider with your own horse or you’d like to try horse riding for the first time, Hampshire has over 465 miles of bridleways to explore with many excellent riding schools to show you the way – here are five of our fave places to go horse riding in Hampshire.