Whether you are looking for something special to do together for Valentine’s Day or for a different way to spoil your loved one no matter when in the year, there are some special and memorable places you can enjoy together here in Hampshire.
Take a look at some of our unique places you can enjoy a date together here in Hampshire.
West Green House Gardens’ Tulip Displays
See West Green House Gardens awash with colour in spring with the beautiful tulip displays during the spring months.
Spend time together wandering through the gardens passing water features and its chinoiserie inspired bridges. Plus, any opera lovers should also look out for the annual Opera on the Lake programme usually held in July.
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Tower tour of Winchester Cathedral
Step behind the scenes of Winchester Cathedral and climb spiral staircases that lead you to the cathedral’s roof. From here, you can expect panoramic views across Winchester skyline.
Perfect for combining with a post-tour spot to eat in the cafe or at one of Winchester’s many coffee shops.
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Book an Experience Day at the Hawk Conservancy Trust
If you are fascinated by birds of prey, then the Hawk Conservancy Trust has a number of birds of prey experiences that you can book. Choose to get close to owls and other birds or select a beginner’s falconry course. You’ll be sure to have lots to talk about afterwards!
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Bombay Sapphire Distillery tours
Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, famed for its iconic blue gin bottles. Find out how their signature drinks are made before sniffing out the different botanicals and sipping on a cocktail or two in the bar.
If you fancy something a little different then book onto a cocktail masterclass and learn the art of making your favourite gin tipples from the experts. Why not combine your visit with a stay at the nearby Watership Down Inn, just half a mile away?
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Try your hand at track cycling at Calshot Activities Centre
For something a little different, why not try out track cycling at Calshot Activities Centre’s velodrome? The only banked indoor velodrome in the south of England, follow in the footsteps of some of Team GB’s Olympic heroes! See if you have what it takes with a taster lesson and test out each other’s cycling abilities for a very memorable date.
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Sample some of Hampshire’s finest English sparkling wine on a guided wine tour
Hampshire’s chalk downland is synonymous with English sparkling wine and is host to several vineyards. Find out the methods and techniques used in producing these fine wines on a guided tour.
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Donkey walk experience in the New Forest National Park
Take a guided walk of the New Forest National Park with a difference, with one of the four donkeys from Brockenhurst Donkey Walks with you. Follow the pathways across heathland and ancient woodland and look out for the New Forest Ponies roaming. A relaxing way to appreciate the New Forest National Park together.
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