Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

A whole new year of festivals and fun awaits in Hampshire with headline music acts and a tasty looking menu of food events already planned for 2023.

From nostalgic to futuristic, the county’s festivals offer exciting escapism and a fun opportunity to enjoy the vibrancy of Hampshire culture.

Special events, celebrations, anniversaries, and new openings…2023 is already shaping up to be a sensational year in Hampshire.

Read our guide to the hottest things to do and places to go in Hampshire during 2023.

Twixmas, Chrimbo-limbo, the Norwegian romjul…. the interlude between Christmas and New Year can become a blur of Christmas leftovers.

But there are plenty of events still happening in Hampshire during this time with lots of wonderful ways to get out and about and enjoy those last days of 2022.

Discover light-up magic in Hampshire this winter with after-dark illumination trails and light show extravaganzas. See millions of twinkling lights and hear seasonal sounds fill the air with full immersive festive fun.

For some yuletide inspiration to soak up that seasonal spirit, read our guide to the top 20 festive things to do this Christmas in Hampshire. 

Golden hues of colour, shortening cosy days, and crisp fresh air: take in the autumn in Hampshire with some seasonal inspiration for things to do in the county.

With summer in full swing, the end of August bank holiday weekend is definitely one to make the most of.

Get the best out of the long summer weekend with our guide to bank holidays events, places to visit, things to do, and bank holiday August breaks in Hampshire. 

From days at the beach, visiting top attractions to outdoor adventure and enjoying local food, here is the ultimate guide to the top 50 things to do in Hampshire this summer.

In February this year the Queen became the first British Monarch to reign for 70 years – a historic milestone that is to be celebrated across the country with a four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend between Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June 2022.

We do love an extra-long weekend – especially in the spring! The May Day Holiday falls on Monday 2 May this year giving a whole extra day of fun to enjoy in Hampshire on the Bank Holiday weekend from 30 April to 2 May.

Looking for fresh ideas and inspiration for fun things to look forward to in the year ahead?  2022 is set to be an exciting year in the county with the return of large-scale events and festivals (as well as a few new ones in the line-up), along with new openings and some big anniversaries being celebrated. Read our guide to the hottest things to do, and places to go, in Hampshire during 2022.

Looking for something special to give your mum, grandma or even the whole family this Mother’s Day? Browse through our guide to help you plan the perfect day or weekend away in Hampshire to celebrate your loved ones.