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A whole new year of festivals and fun awaits in Hampshire with headline music acts and a tasty looking menu of food events already planned for 2023.

From nostalgic to futuristic, the county’s festivals offer exciting escapism and a fun opportunity to enjoy the vibrancy of Hampshire culture.

Special events, celebrations, anniversaries, and new openings…2023 is already shaping up to be a sensational year in Hampshire.

Read our guide to the hottest things to do and places to go in Hampshire during 2023.

Twixmas, Chrimbo-limbo, the Norwegian romjul…. the interlude between Christmas and New Year can become a blur of Christmas leftovers.

But there are plenty of events still happening in Hampshire during this time with lots of wonderful ways to get out and about and enjoy those last days of 2022.

Discover light-up magic in Hampshire this winter with after-dark illumination trails and light show extravaganzas. See millions of twinkling lights and hear seasonal sounds fill the air with full immersive festive fun.

For some yuletide inspiration to soak up that seasonal spirit, read our guide to the top 20 festive things to do this Christmas in Hampshire. 

Autumn is a magical time to visit the Hawk Conservancy Trust. The warm colours on the trees and beautiful mists hanging over Reg’s Wildflower Meadow make stunning backdrops for their majestic birds of prey to soar over.

Golden hues of colour, shortening cosy days, and crisp fresh air: take in the autumn in Hampshire with some seasonal inspiration for things to do in the county.

With summer in full swing, the end of August bank holiday weekend is definitely one to make the most of.

Get the best out of the long summer weekend with our guide to bank holidays events, places to visit, things to do, and bank holiday August breaks in Hampshire. 

From days at the beach, visiting top attractions to outdoor adventure and enjoying local food, here is the ultimate guide to the top 50 things to do in Hampshire this summer.

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.