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New year, new beginnings… And a whole host of new and exciting accommodation, attractions and events in Hampshire. 2020 is set to be a very exciting year with big anniversaries being celebrated, new developments at top family attractions, new events taking place and exhibitions opening.
If you want to be one of the first to know about what’s new in Hampshire and want to start planning your 2020 days out and short breaks, you have come to the right place!
Tornado Springs at Paultons Park
In spring 2020 visit the charming desert resort town of Tornado Springs and discover how the friendly locals have harnessed the power of the elements. This new exciting attraction will bring several new thrilling rides, Storm Chaser roller coaster, Cyclonator gyro swing spinning pendulum ride, Al’s Auto Academy Driving School, Jesse’s Route 83 Diner and Rio Grande Train ride.
Find out more about Paultons Park and Tornado Springs
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The Emirates America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth
The Emirates America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) is returning to Portsmouth in June 2020. As Official Presenting Partner of the ACWS Portsmouth, Emirates has helped secure the event during which world-class America’s Cup sailors will return to the Solent for a thrilling preliminary regatta from 4th to 7th June 2020 as part of the competition to win the oldest sporting trophy in the world.
Update: It is with great regret that the America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, and local organising authority ORIGIN Sports Group announce the unavoidable cancellation of Emirates ACWS Portsmouth. For more information please see America's Cup website.
Find out more about The Emirates America’s Cup World Series
The Hundred at the Ageas Bowl
The Hundred is a brand-new cricket competition and is coming to The Ageas Bowl for Summer 2020. The family friendly competition will run throughout the summer holidays from 17th July – 15th August 2020 and will feature some of the world’s best players. Representing Southern Brave is England's cricket sensations Jofra Archer and Danni Wyatt. Visiting teams to The Ageas Bowl will include cricket superstars Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow.
Find out more about The Hundred
Little Beaulieu at Beaulieu Home of the National Motor Museum
A new enchanting play area is coming to Beaulieu in Spring 2020. Let your little ones run free and let off steam whilst exploring Little Beulieu’s wooden palace, a slide through the grand fireplace, secret staircases, an epic climbing wall, a wooden car, balance stepping stones and a zip wire. Little Beaulieu play area is inspired by the real history of the Beulieu site and its architectural features.
Find out more about Beaulieu and Little Beaulieu
SUPERSIZED! Brick Adventure at Marwell Zoo
Another exciting brick adventure is coming to Marwell Zoo in 2020 and this time it will be taking the shape of supersized toy brick creatures. Explore the zoo whilst looking out for some of the deadliest and most deceptive creatures in the world, all blown up to enormous proportions including a three-metre tarantula and a towering two-metre cobra! The models will be on display from the 4th April – 3rd September 2020.
Find out more about SUPERSIZED! At Marwell Zoo
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English National Badminton Championships
2020 will see the English National Championships of the fastest racket sport, badminton come to the historic city of Winchester. This two-day action-packed event will see singles, doubles and mixed doubles compete to become the English National Champion. Will Rio Olympic bronze medallist Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge secure their 3rd English national title of their career in Hampshire? See all the action for yourself by booking tickets.
Find out more about the English National Badminton Championships
Simply Electric at Beaulieu Home of the National Motor Museum
A brand-new event for 2020, Simply Electric will bring together electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, From BMW i8s to the Nissan Leaf. Take a walk around the display of vehicles and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Find out more about Simply Electric at Beaulieu
The Flying Scotsman at The Watercress Line
The Watercress Line will welcome the famous record-breaking Flying Scotsman locomotive for the first time ever in 2020. Enjoy a trip through the Hampshire countryside and feel the thrill as the Flying Scotsman conquers the 1 in 60 ‘over the Alps’ climb to the summit at Medstead and Four Marks. Tickets must be booked in advance but be quick as this event will sell out!
Find out more about the Flying Scotsman at The Watercress Line
Why not make your 2020 visit to Hampshire longer? Book accommodation and plan a visit to some of Hampshire’s amazing attractions.
Moxy Hotel in Southampton
Opening in 2020 is Southampton’s newest vibrant hotel, Moxy. This 208-room hotel is located in the city centre next to Southampton’s shopping and restaurant scene. The hotel boasts speedy WiFi, cushy beds and a bar that is always open.
Find out more about Moxy Southampton
Blue Light Day in Beaulieu Home of the National Motor Museum
Get up-close to the latest emergency services vehicles at Beaulieu’s brand new Blue Light Day on the 26th April 2020. Emergency services will be parked up in the grounds including fully kitted-out fire engines, the coast guard, police vehicles, ambulances and the RNLI. Look inside, meet the crews who drive the vehicles and find out more about what they do.
Find out more about Beaulieu’s Blue Light Day
Gilbert White 300 at Gilbert White’s House
Gilbert White is best known as one of the first naturalist and for his major discoveries in the world of natural history. Today he is described as the original David Attenborough and 2020 will mark the 300th anniversary of his birth. To celebrate this important anniversary Gilbert White’s House, in the village of Selborne, will be hosting a special exhibition looking at the global impact of Gilbert White’s work and display international editions of The Natural History of Selborne.
Find out more about Gilbert White’s 300 Exhibition
Mayflower 400 in Southampton
2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower ship from the UK to the New World. The Mayflower and her sister ship, The Speedwell, set sail from Southampton on the 15th August 1620 with 102 passengers onboard. The city of Southampton will be marking the anniversary with several exhibitions, events, performances and guided tours.
Find out more about Mayflower 400
We will be adding more exciting 2020 news and events soon so make sure you check back...
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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.
The Emirates America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Portsmouth, taking place in June 2020. As Official Presenting Partner of the ACWS Portsmouth, Emirates has helped secure the event during which world-class America’s Cup sailors will return to the Solent for a thrilling preliminary regatta from 4th to 7th June 2020 as part of the competition to win the oldest sporting trophy in the world.
The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable cricket competition that fuses world-class cricket with blockbuster entertainment. Combining a short, fast format of cricket, with each game lasting less than three hours, and incredible entertainment beyond the sport, The Hundred is making cricket more accessible and reaching a broader audience. It’s simple: 100 balls per team, most runs wins, so every ball counts.
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family, and Abbey Ruins featuring an exhibition of monastic life.
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is now home to dozens of new species, as it becomes the first attraction in the world to host a brand new collection of SUPERSIZED! toy brick creatures.
The English National Badminton Championships returns to Winchester. Watch the elite of English badminton battle it out to be England’s number one at the Westgate Badminton Centre. Get up close to the action and watch the athletes smash the shuttle at over 250 kpm.
Excitement is building at the Watercress Line as it gears up to welcome the record-breaking Flying Scotsman, the most famous steam locomotive in the world for the first time.
Moxy Hotels, don’t take themselves too seriously. But they’re seriously into showing you a good time with small but smart rooms, stylish communal spaces and bars you’ll love.
Gilbert White around the World exhibition will explore Gilbert White's international impact. The Natural History of Selborne, Gilbert White's pioneering work, is often quoted as being the fourth most published book in the English language, however it is not just published in English, readers from all over the world have also read White from China to Sweden.
