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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. 

Like many parts of the UK, Hampshire is awash with a rich history. But have you ever wanted to stay immersed in the stories and times gone by? Get a real feel for some of Hampshire’s history by booking one of these special places to stay. Discover more about times gone by and what makes this part of the world just so amazing.  

How do you like your brunch in the morning? From full English to fluffy pancakes, and plant-based treats to bottomless feasts, brunch is always a good idea.

Gather your friends and family and head out into the city for a wholesome spot of daytime dining – we’ve rounded up some of the top places for brunch in Southampton.

Enjoy a lazy morning lie in before heading off to brunch with some friends or family. There are some great brunch spots in Portsmouth and Southsea, so whether you fancy hitting up a place by the sea or a spot of brunch before shopping, you’ll be sure to find some Portsmouth brunch delights here. 

Enjoy a lazy morning with friends or family in the heart of Winchester by booking a brunch. We’ve put together our favourite brunch spots in Winchester, including some cosy cafés and restaurants. 

Combine your brunch trip to a visit to Winchester Cathedral, or with some of Winchester’s amazing museums. 

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.

From luxe hotels for a splash-out treat to self-catering holiday homes with your own private pool and family-friendly places with full summer holiday vibes – pack the swimsuits and dive into these top places to stay with a pool in Hampshire.