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We all love a long weekend and August Bank Holiday Weekend is the last one until… dare we say it… Christmas! To help you get the most of your last long summer weekend here’s a mini guide to Bank Holiday events, places to visit, things to do and last minute Bank Holiday August breaks in Hampshire.
Top August Bank Holiday Events in Hampshire
August Bank Holiday Weekend is jammed packed full of great Hampshire events. You’ll find music festivals, foodie events, children’s entertainment, sporting events and many more.
- Flower Fairies Summer Garden Trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
- The Drop at Emirates Spinnaker Tower
- Victorious Festival on Southsea Common
- Little Women Outside Theatre at Gilbert White’s House
- The Southampton Rum Festival at The Rockstone
- Graze Festival near Winchester
- Explorers Trail at Marwell Zoo
- Geocaching Challenge at The Vyne
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding Castle Experience
- Paultons Park Summer Beach Party
- Summer Living History at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
See a full guide to August Bank Holiday events in the what’s on section.
August Bank Holiday Days out in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to a number of amazing attractions offering memorable days out for any age. You’ll find theme parks, zoos, museums, stately homes, country parks, gardens, and many more.
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If the British summer weather lives up to its name, do not fear we have put together a guide of the best rainy day attractions in Hampshire.
See Top 10 rainy days out in Hampshire
On a tight budget? Check out our top 10 free days out in Hampshire guide.
Want to get outdoors over August Bank Holiday Weekends? Hampshire is famous for its cycling, whether you are looking for long distant road cycling, mountain biking or an off road family bike ride.
Visit our Cycling in Hampshire website for further information
For something a little more adventurous over the August bank holidays why not pay a visit to the New Forest Water Park, Go Ape or book a session on the water with the New Forest Stand up Paddle Sport Company.
Explore the county by foot and enjoy walks in Hampshire’s two National Parks, along the coast or through scenic countryside.
Last Minute August Bank Holiday Short Breaks in Hampshire
Planning a long weekend away? There is still plenty of time to book a Bank Holiday short break to Hampshire. With 3 vibrant cites to explore, 2 national parks, a whole host to top attractions, a scenic coastline looking out across the Solent and award winning places to eat, you’ll wish you could stay for longer.
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August Bank Holiday is the perfect opportunity for a camping break in Hampshire. Pitch up and relaxing in one of Hampshire’s beautiful campsites.
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Looking for places to eat over the May Bank Holiday weekends? Check out of food and drink pages.
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The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season.
The iconic Spinnaker Tower stands at a soaring 170 metres tall, offering awe-inspiring 23 mile views over Portsmouth, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. From delicious High Teas to mind-boggling virtual reality, nerve-jangling abseils to magical weddings, there are outstanding experiences for everyone, all set against the most breath-taking of backdrops.
Located in Selborne, a stunning corner of the South Downs National Park, Gilbert White’s 17th century home is now a museum open to visitors. Museum highlights include, the original manuscript of ‘The Natural History of Selborne’, White’s 18th century floral embroidered bed covers and White’s taxidermy hawfinch.
Marwell zoo is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals all within a beautiful 140-acre park. Take a stroll around the outdoor attraction and enjoy the fresh air while spotting animals such as Rothschild’s giraffe, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humboldt penguins, red pandas, clouded leopards, snow leopards and all three species of zebra (to name a few)!
The Vyne is a warm red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, which later passed into the hands of the Chute family, who cared for the house and estate for over 300 years. It was remodelled to its present configuration in the mid-17th century.
Paultons is the UK’s Number 1 Family Theme Park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family, and Abbey Ruins featuring an exhibition of monastic life.
