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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.

Looking for some inspiration to treat your loved ones this Father’s Day? We’ve got the ultimate guide to days out with dad in Hampshire.  

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.

There will be plenty of treats to find in Hampshire this spring, with Easter egg hunts and trails happening across the county for the whole family to egg-splore.

To showcase the winter season in Hampshire we ran our 3rd Winter Photography Competition, and our photographers did not disappoint. 
 

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.

Planning to attend a festival in 2022? Festivals are back and better than ever! Hampshire will be playing host to several of the UK’s best festivals! If you’re looking for the top festivals to attend in Hampshire to dance the night away, for camping out under the stars or simply enjoying the festival food trucks - this is the guide for you!

From incredible ice rinks and marvelous Christmas Markets to meeting Father Christmas and wintery walks – there so much waiting for you to discover this festive season in Hampshire. 

To showcase the amazing autumnal colour in Hampshire we ran our 3rd Autumn Photography Competition, and our photographers did not disappoint. After extensive judging, we are so excited to announce and share with you the winners, runners up and highly commended entries for this year's Autumn photography competition.

What better way to enjoy the autumn months than a walk in the countryside, woodlands, a National Park, or Country Park. Did you know a third of the land in Hampshire is within either a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? There are plenty of woodlands and forests for you to explore to see the autumn colour and enjoy playing in the leaves.

Hampshire comes alive with colour during the autumn months and it is the perfect time to explore our two National Parks and the countryside. You'll find beautiful autumnal walks, scenic bike routes, cosy country pubs, luxury places to stay, and top attractions to explore! Not forgetting a jam-packed programme of events including spooky Halloween events and spectacular Bonfire and fireworks displays.