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Spring is in the air and as the flowers pop their heads above the ground and the wildlife emerges from hibernation, it’s a magical time of year to enjoy all the wonderful springtime things happening in Hampshire.
1. See the county spring into beautiful blooms with a visit to one of Hampshire’s glorious
gardens.
2. Go on a seasonal eggs-pedition with a Hampshire Easter Egg Hunt.
3. Sip a first al fresco drink of the year in a Hampshire pub garden.
4. Inspire your gardening at the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at Beaulieu.
5. Walk up through the wild flowers and butterflies of the St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve
for showstopping views of Winchester.
6. Bring maxi-mum smiles to someone special with a Mother’s Day treat in Hampshire.
7. Have a Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park.
8. Attend a spring event – theatre shows, family fun, outdoor trails and much more.
9. Try your hand at some Easter Archery with New Forest Activities.
10. Have a literary day out with a visit to Jane Austen’s House in the picturesque village of Chawton.
11. Admire deep carpets of colourful bluebells in Micheldever Woods.
12. Spring into a new season of exciting science fun with Boom & Bloom at Winchester
Science Centre.
13. Celebrate the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort during the extra bank holiday weekend from 6 – 8 May 2023.
14. Book a spring break to Hampshire and stay in splendid self-catering accommodation.
15. Treat your pooch to a day out at the coolest dog show in town: Dogstival at Broadlands in Romsey.
16. Admire the world-famous azaleas and rhododendrons at Exbury Gardens.
17. Have a springtime picnic beside the Beaulieu River at Buckler’s Hard.
18. Take the family for a day out at one of Hampshire’s amazing attractions.
19. Spot the signs of spring with the Family Spring Garden Explorer guide at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
20. Explore the New Forest by horseback with some Hampshire horse riding.
21. Sample the new season’s local produce at a Hampshire Farmers’ Market.
22. Dip your toes in the water for a paddle at one of Hampshire’s beaches.
23. Visit a National Trust garden to see the spring colours at The Vyne, Mottisfont, or Hinton Ampner.
24. Savour some of England’s, and the world’s, finest sparkling wine with a visit to a Hampshire vineyard.
25. Have afternoon tea with some furry friends at Slowhayes Alpacas.
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26. Visit the home of Downton Abbey at the Spring Public Opening of Highclere Castle.
27. Refresh and pamper yourself with a spring spa day.
28. Have your own Springwatch with some bird spotting and wildlife watching at the Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve.
29. Step out on a spring walk along the county’s coastline or countryside.
30. Celebrate the lush local crops of watercress at The Alresford Watercress Festival.
31. Catch a movie under the stars of the planetarium with Starlight Cinema at Winchester Science Centre.
32. Freshen up your wardrobe for the new season at Westquay, Southampton; Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth; or Festival Place, Basingstoke.
33. Join the fictional animals coming out of hibernation with Tales From Acorn Wood at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.
34. Breathe in the botanicals and create some springtime cocktails at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
35. Indulge in some spring bakes and cakes at one of the county’s friendly cafés.
36. Shred at the oldest and most iconic skatepark in the UK: Southsea Skatepark
37. Enjoy longer evenings with beautiful bike rides in Hampshire. Try the Little Switzerland Cycle Route near Winchester, the Test Valley Circular, or the South Downs Way National Trail.
38. Soak up the spring sunshine with a sunny day out in Hampshire.
39. Hop aboard the historic ships at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and dive The Mary Rose at the new 4D immersive theatre experience.
40. Take on the obstacles with a four legged friend at the Muddy Dog Challenge at Breamore House.
41. Tee off at one of Hampshire’s great golf courses like Boundary Lakes, Hilton at The Ageas Bowl.
42. Get on your bike at the Southampton Sporterium.
43. Have a giggle with The Scummy Mummies at Theatre Royal Winchester.
44. Discover the conservation work supporting hundreds of exotic and endangered animals in the beautiful 140-acre park at Marwell Zoo.
45. Witness magical owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust flying into the longer evenings.
46. Enjoy a springtime day out for all the family at Hampshire's country parks.
47. See the spring farm animals at Finkley Down Farm, Sky Park Farm, Manor Farm, or Longdown Activity Farm.
48. Go fishing in Hampshire's rivers – some of the purest chalk streams in the country.
49. Find the Gruffalo at Alice Holt Forest, or Moors Valley Country Park.
50. Take on the tallest climbing wall in the south at Calshot Activities Centre.
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