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Frosty mornings, wholesome days out in the fresh air, and plenty of cosy activities to fill the colder months: get the most out of this winter with 50 wonderful things to do in Hampshire.
1. Marvel at one of the stunning winter illumination light displays in Hampshire.
2. Get your skates on for some ice skating action at Westquay on Ice, Portsmouth on Ice, or Planet Ice in Basingstoke.
3. Get out and about with your camera and enter our Winter Photography Competition.
4. Admire snow leopards along with hundreds of other beautiful animals at Marwell Zoo.
5. Go for a Winter Wander with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog at Royal Victoria Country Park, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and Lepe Country Park completing the wintry adventure trail from the much-loved story.
6. Hit the sales for some new year shopping at Westquay, Southampton; Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth; or Festival Place, Basingstoke.
7. Treat your love to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at one of the county’s restaurants.
8. Visit England's Christmas Capital in Winchester and the city’s famous Christmas Market at Winchester Cathedral.
9. Take to the slopes and go skiing or snowboarding at Calshot Activities Centre in Southampton or the Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot.
10. Dine in an outdoor winter dome at The Greyhound on The Test or The Mansion at Coldeast.
11. Embrace the mud with some off-road mountain biking.
12. Take a cold-water dip at one of the county’s top places to wild swim.
13. Canter along picturesque bridleways with some horse riding in Hampshire.
14. Book a February Half Term break to Hampshire and stay in amazing self-catering accommodation.
15. Cook up a storm at a Hampshire cookery school.
16. Have an out of this world experience at the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.
17. Go for a winter wonderland walk amongst the trees of the New Forest National Park.
18. Take the family for a day out at one of Hampshire’s amazing attractions.
19. Try your hand at bushcraft with New Forest Activities.
20. Sip a cosy cuppa at one of the county’s friendly cafés.
21. Escape the winter showers with top rainy days out in Hampshire.
22. Watch Sweeney Todd the Snowy Owl, and Saxon the Golden Eagle, take to the skies in a winter flying display at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
23. Immersive yourself in Anglo-Saxon Winchester at 878 AD.
24. Go on an undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium.
25. Cosy up in front of an open fire at a Hampshire country pub.
26. Head to one of Hampshire’s Theatres for a traditional pantomime or a new year show.
27. Immerse yourself in warmth and relaxation on a cosy winter spa day.
28. Step back in time onto the Victorian and 1930s streets of Milestones Museum, Basingstoke.
29. Have some February Half Term fun.
30. Discover Hampshire’s best kept secrets with Experience Hampshire.
31. Take your pooch to a dog-friendly day out.
32. Take to the track at a driving experience in Hampshire.
33. Experience the amazing sensation of flying with iFly Indoor Skydiving! In Basingstoke.
34. Blow away the cobwebs with a walk along one of Hampshire’s beaches.
35. Taste and tour at a local Hampshire brewery or distillery.
36. Squelch in the mud with a trip to a farm: try Finkley Down Farm, Sky Park Farm, Manor Farm, or Longdown Activity Farm.
37. Look forward to watersports fun at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.
38. Cosy up at a Hampshire holiday cottage to enjoy a homely short break.
39. Explore England’s naval history with a visit to HMS Warrior and HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the neighbouring Mary Rose.
40. Walk, cycle, or skate along Southsea’s beautiful beach promenade or fly a kite on Southsea Common.
41. Taste some seasonal and delicious local produce at the Hampshire Farmers’ Markets.
42. Catch a match at Southampton Football Club or Portsmouth Football Club.
43. See favourites from the Winchester Hat Fair perform at The Hat Fair Cabaret at the Theatre Royal Winchester.
44. Visit one of Hampshire’s National Trust properties – The Vyne, Mottisfont, Winchester City Mill and Hinton Ampner.
45. Experience the county for less with a free day out.
46. Catch a winter swell and go surfing at Barton on Sea or Highcliffe beach.
47. Get some fresh winter air at one of Hampshire’s Country Parks.
48. Savour a comforting afternoon tea.
49. Go Ape at Alice Holt Forest, Moors Valley Country Park, or Itchen Valley Country Park.
50. Take in the breath-taking views of the South Downs National Park.
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