Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

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

Twixmas doesn’t have to be uneventful, we’ve rounded up the events and openings between Christmas and New Year to get out and about and make the most of those last days of 2023.

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.

As the golden light of autumn brings in a new season there is so much to look forward to in Hampshire – kick up the leaves on a walk, pick your own pumpkins, or sample the seasonal local produce.

Step into autumn with a stunning seasonal walk; take in the gorgeous golden tones, collect conkers along the way, and feel the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your feet.

Read our guide to beautiful autumnal walks in Hampshire.  

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s got us thinking about some of the spookiest and most haunted places in Hampshire. Get your chill on and find out more about the fascinating history of some of the ghosts and ghouls that haunt Hampshire’s buildings. 

Love everything supernatural? Then be sure to check out some of the ghost tours that are available here in Hampshire.

Hampshire visitors and residents are being encouraged to use the county’s buses over the next few months to explore some of Hampshire’s amazing attractions and take advantage of the Government’s £2 bus fare cap which is in place until the end of December 2024. 

Connecting to nature has been proven to benefit your mental health. Take time out from your day-to-day life to take a nature walk and to reconnect with your surroundings. Here in Hampshire, we have some great places to go for some wildlife spotting so whether it’s birds or butterflies you are looking for, you’ll find plenty of opportunities.  

If the six weeks of the summer holidays have you pondering (or panicking) about what to do to keep the children entertained, fear not! We’ve done the summer research for you and pulled together our top ten family things to do this summer holidays in Hampshire.  

Warm days, long evenings, blue skies, and ice-cream galore – we love summer! And we’ve got beach bucketloads of ideas and inspiration for how to enjoy those summer days and nights here in Hampshire.

Sunflowers are very much associated with summer. There’s something quite amazing about passing by a field of yellow when out and about exploring the Hampshire countryside. Find out where you can visit sunflower fields this summer.