Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

Get your skates on, ice rink season is here! Nothing says winter wonderland like gliding across a sparkling ice skating rink with friends. From frozen pop-ups to permanent ice-covered surfaces, Hampshire has a great selection of places to lace up those skates and take to the ice.

Illuminate your imagination with neon trains, glowing gardens, and twinkling woodland – these winter light trails in Hampshire are sure to bring beaming smiles all around, just add hot chocolate and woolly hats.

Countdown to Christmas with us with festive treats to look forward to every day this December in Hampshire.

From Christmas markets to ice skating, and wintry trails to light trails, there’s a Santa’s stocking full of goodies to enjoy this advent in Hampshire.
 

Sitting between Andover and Basingstoke, Whitchurch makes for a great day out with gorgeous river walks, some lovely coffee spots and some fascinating history. What’s more? Whitchurch has excellent rail and bus links, making it easy to get to.

Is that the sound of sleigh bells? It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Santa Claus is coming to towns across Hampshire this December with plenty of cheerful opportunities to meet the man himself.

Looking for unique gifts that are guaranteed to fill the recipient with festive joy? Hampshire has just the ticket.

Wander wooden chalets, pick out some lovingly made local gifts, and savour the smells of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts filling the air. Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive market – here are five of our faves in Hampshire.

Stock up on stocking fillers in Stockbridge, pick up some presents in Petersfield, and shop ‘til you drop in Southsea – these places in Hampshire are sure to deliver unique and thoughtful gifts to go under the tree this Christmas.

Christmas celebrations, winter light trails, and festive markets – there’s so much to enjoy in Hampshire during the most wonderful time of the year.  Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this December.

Make November a month to remember – from Bonfire Night fun to winter illuminations, and festive markets to Father Christmas’ first appearances of the year. Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this November.

Stroll through fields dotted with orange and take some gourd-geous photos – from traditional pick-your-own farms to Halloween mazes and trails, these top pumpkin picking places in Hampshire are sure to hit the spot.

Fall into a new season filled with golden leaves, crisp autumn air, spooky events, and wholesome days out in Hampshire.