Top places to propose in Hampshire

Whether you are looking to pop the question on Valentine’s Day, to surprise your significant other on 29th February or at another time of the year, we’ve got some amazing places to propose here in Hampshire.

Take a look at our top places to propose in Hampshire – from the classically romantic locations through to some slightly more unusual ones. 

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

With far-reaching views surrounding you of Portsmouth, the wider Solent and the South Downs, take your loved one on a visit to the Spinnaker Tower. Choose to propose from the viewing deck, book a special afternoon tea or propose over cocktails at dusk with the twinkling lights of Portsmouth surrounding you. 

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Bolton’s Bench, Lyndhurst, The New Forest

Right in the heart of the New Forest National Park, take the short stroll from Lyndhurst’s centre to Bolton’s Bench. Sit under the old yew tree and soak up the beautiful New Forest landscape (you are likely to spot a New Forest Pony or two as well) and pop the question. 

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Hayling Island Sunflower Fields

If you are looking to propose during the summer, then why not plan a visit to Sam’s Sunflowers on Hayling Island? Pick your favourite spot surrounded by these glorious bursts of sunshine and perhaps get a photographer on board to capture your special moment. 

Sam’s Sunflowers is usually open in July with some later visiting times on weekends, making a sunset proposal an opportunity.

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From the top of Winchester Cathedral

Book you and your loved one onto a Winchester Cathedral Tower Tour and climb the spiralling steps before heading onto the cathedral’s roof space. Winchester Cathedral is the final resting place for the ever-romantic author, Jane Austen, so where better a place to hone your inner Mr Darcey.

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Butser Hill, South Downs National Park

Forming part of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, take in the soaring landscape from Butser Hill for your place to get down on one knee. Set in the South Downs National Park, you can expect a beautiful landscape and a great spot for a post picnic proposal. 

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Choose from one of Hampshire’s vineyards

Hampshire is home to several vineyards, many of which offer themselves as wedding venues. But, they also make ideal spots for a proposal too – particularly as you can toast to your future nuptials with some of the locally made fizz afterwards. 

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Step under the ocean at Blue Reef Aquarium, Portsmouth

For something a little different, why not pop the question ‘under’ the sea? Look above you as an array of tropical fish and other marine species swim above you as you declare your love for your special someone beneath the giant tank at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium. 

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Plan your proposal on a romantic glamping stay

Woo your loved one on a romantic glamping break. Choose to stay in the beautifully designed Horse Hut and Little Lotus Spa (with spa bath set within an old Lotus car) or pre-order champagne on arrival at one of the shepherd huts or cosy lodges at Back of Beyond Touring & Glamping Park. 

Much of Hampshire’s glamping accommodation is set within stunning countryside making amazing walks and a relaxing time in nature par for the course. 

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