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Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
There is no better place to step into of the joys of spring than in Hampshire. With the promise of brighter days and warmer weather, spring is the perfect time to explore of all what Hampshire has to offer – from glorious gardens and stately homes to famous farmers' markets and walks worthy of a pub lunch!
Take a look through our guide to spending a day trip or a short break in Hampshire in spring.
Looking for Easter events and activities in Hampshire for all the family? Our What’s On calendar is full of new events and exhibitions for all ages to enjoy this spring. From egg-citing Easter egg hunts to days out at top family attractions, we are sure you will find plenty of things to do in Hampshire for all ages during the Easter holidays.
Find out more about Easter events in Hampshire
Find out about Easter trails in Hampshire
Walking in Hampshire is one of the best ways to see the county. Did you know Hampshire is home to over 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways, and byways across two National Parks, beautiful countryside, a coastline offering views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and through villages, towns, and cities?
The county offers challenging hikes, short distance walks or Sunday pub lunch strolls with your four-legged friend. So, don your walking shoes and get out and explore what Hampshire has to offer by foot this spring.
Find out more about walking and hiking in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to over a hundred great attractions including amazing animal attractions, history, and heritage, military and museums and stately homes and gardens – you'll never run out of things to do in Hampshire!
If the spring sun is shining, make the most of the weather with our top 10 ideas for a sunny day out but if the weather is wetter, check out our top 10 days out for rainy days.
Looking for money saving ideas and great value days out? Check out our top 10 free days out in Hampshire, 10 things to do for £10 in Hampshire, 20 things to do for £20 in Hampshire, and things to do for £30 in Hampshire.
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See our guide to the top ideas for days out in Hampshire.
See our guide to Hampshire itinerary ideas.
Hampshire is action-packed with outdoor activities for all ages and abilities from mountain biking and horse riding to watersports and adventure parks.
Calshot Activities Centre, based on the shores of the Solent near Southampton, is one of the largest outdoor adventure centres in Britain. Its magnificent setting gives immediate access to the country's most popular watersports from paddleboarding to power boating and even outrigger canoeing.
For treetop adventures, try Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park, Alice Holt Forest, and Itchen Valley Country Park.
New Forest Activities offers a variety of safe and enjoyable activities for families, couples, individuals and groups of all ages and abilities led by expert outdoor instructors. For tours with a difference, take to the water with Canoeing and Kayaking on the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve. These guided tours are perfect for exploring this area of the New Forest and are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
See more adventure and outdoor activities in Hampshire here
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Hampshire is a great destination for a short break. Whether you are looking for a vibrant city break, beautiful countryside on a rural escape, whisking away your partner on a romantic break or wanting to relax and unwind on a spa break – Hampshire has it all!
Find out more about breaks in Hampshire
Hampshire is easily accessible from London by both road and rail. You could arrive in the north of the county in around an hour and if you decided to head a little further south to our coastline or New Forest you can arrive in less than two hours.
Find out more about short breaks from London to Hampshire here
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Why not make your visit to Hampshire during spring extra special by extending your stay for a few days! That way you can be sure to make the most of all the wonderful experiences and attractions that Hampshire has to offer.
Hampshire is home to a whole host of hotels, B&Bs, cottages and self catering accommodation to suit all budgets – you find out more information and take a look at the accommodation in Hampshire here:
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A perfect way to welcome the signs of spring is with a visit to one of Hampshire’s beautiful gardens and stately homes. The county’s gardens are associated with some of the great names in gardening history, from the Rothschilds' azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias at Exbury Gardens to the prized collections of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey.
You’ll find a fantastic selection of stately homes and castles with a rich and fascinating heritage in Hampshire including the National Trust's Mottisfont in the Test Valley, The Vyne near Basinsgtoke, and Hinton Ampner in East Hampshire.
Find out more about gardens in Hampshire
Find out more about statley homes and castles in Hampshire
Read our blog on glorious gardens in Hampshire
A trip to Hampshire in Spring wouldn’t be the same without your four-legged friend! Hampshire is home to lots of dog-friendly attractions, accommodation, and places to eat. Man’s best friend will love the open space of the two National Parks and dog-friendly beaches!
Find out more about dog-friendly places in Hampshire
See all dog-friendly accommodation in Hampshire
Hampshire is a county well known for its excellent selection of local produce, fine-dining restaurants, friendly cafes, and pretty country pubs for you to experience this springtime.
Or why not pack up a picnic filled with delicious local produce from one of Hampshire’s famous Farmers’ Markets.
Find out more about Hampshire’s Farmers' Markets here
Find out more about food and drink in Hampshire
Read our blog on the best places to eat and drink outdoors in Hampshire
Read our blog on perfect places for a picnic in Hampshire
Hampshire is very accessible, below are a sample average journey times by car:
By Road
Hampshire is the perfect place for an autumn break, plus its easy to get here by road with quick access to the M3, M27 and A3.
New Forest: 1hr 45 from London
South Downs: 1hr from London
By Rail
With an extensive rail network across Hampshire getting here by train couldn't be easier.
Best trains stations for New Forest
Brockenhurst: 1hr 30 from London Waterloo
New Milton: 1hr 40 from London Waterloo
Beaulieu Road: 1hr 40 from London Waterloo
Best train stations for South Downs
Winchester: 1hr from London Waterloo
Alton: 1hr 10 from London Waterloo
Petersfield: 1 hr from London
Hampshire has an excellent road network linking our villages, towns, cities, attractions and places to stay. Why not upgrade your driving experience and choose to hire a car with Sixt. Sixt car hire offers premium and luxury rentals to suit all requirements and budgets. Click here to find out more and how you can save up to 15% on your booking.
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Below is an example of journey times by car betweet our cities and towns.
For more information on getting to and travelling around Hampshire please see our travel information page.
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Beaulieu, Home of the National Motor Museum
Fiesta at Winchester Science Centre
Take a look at the properties you can stay in that are managed by New Forest Cottages.
