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Set within stunning surroundings such as the Test Valley, South Downs and the New Forest, Hampshire is home to some of the prettiest villages in England.

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.

2024 calendars at the ready…from musical merriment to food fiestas we’ve put together the ultimate guide to festivals in 2024 in Hampshire.

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. 

Longer days, blooming gardens, and warmth in the air – Spring into a new season with these super springtime things to see and 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.

Ready for some chocolate-fuelled fun? To get your Easter off to a cracking start, we’ve rounded up a tasty selection of Easter hunts and trails taking place in Hampshire this spring

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.

Bring maxi-mum smiles to someone special this Mother’s Day with these wonderful ways to spend quality time together in Hampshire.