Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

If you’ve made the most of your adventures at Peppa Pig World, have met Peppa, George and the crew and have created some happy family memories together, then you may be looking for other days out nearby, especially if you are planning a short break nearby.

The bustling market town of Alton sits in the northeast of Hampshire. Recently used as a filming location for Gerard Butler movie, Greenland, Alton has some amazing literary connections and lots of exciting activities. We’ve put together the top 10 things to do in Alton.

Discover what makes Hampshire extra special by planning your days out around some of our top wildlife encounters. Whether you know your thing when it comes to flora and fauna or are a novice, there are some fascinating opportunities to get close to, and learn more about Hampshire’s wildlife.

With its strong military connections and as home to the British Army, Aldershot is not only home to a number of military-related attractions but also offers some other amazing days out and things to do. 

Hop straight into April with Easter events, trails, and activities at the beginning of the month, plus spring celebrations and plenty of outdoor fun as the days get longer and warmer.

Let your little ones burn off some energy or spend some time playing grown ups at some of Hampshire’s top play cafes. 

It’s only once a year that two bank holidays fall over the same weekend, making Easter weekend a wonderful spring chance to get out and about and enjoy the longer and fairer days.

As one of Hampshire’s biggest towns, there’s lots more to Basingstoke than meets the eye.
Here, we pick our top 10 things to do in Basingstoke.

The theme for English Tourism Week 2024 (15 to 24 March) is ‘Supporting tourism, the heart of our communities’, so we’ve taken the opportunity to highlight some of the brilliant destinations, events, and tourism businesses here in Hampshire that have community at their heart.

If you have little ones that need to burn off some excess energy, then you’ll find plenty of play parks and play areas across Hampshire. Here, we’ve put together details of some of the best parks by area in Hampshire. Discover parks near you and plan your next day’s adventure. 

Spring into March with our top picks on what’s happening in Hampshire this month from Easter treats and trails to Mother’s Day events and plenty of spring things in between.

Yes, 2024 is a leap year so February will be welcoming another day to it this year. Perhaps your birthday falls on 29th February or with the bonus extra day you are looking for things to do. Well let us inspire you with 29 things you can do on the 29th February here in Hampshire.