What's On and Things To Do Around Hampshire

½ acre garden evolved over 25 yrs, many ideas for smaller gardens. Shady, herbaceous and hot borders, wildlife pond with many hosta varieties, vegetable plots plus a wild area, and views towards River Whitewater.

On the Upper Test with water meadows and wooded valleys, this garden offers herbaceous borders, bog and Mediterranean plants as well as a replanted orchard and two small arboretums. Features incl early bulbs, species tulips, Japanese prunus, peonies, wisteria, irises, roses, and semi-tropical planting.

Festival season is on the horizon for The Rockstone and the first of our ’Big 4’ will be our Beer Festival Here’s what we have planned: • 4 Day festival – it’s a bank holiday, after all, no work on Monday!!

Monxton and Amport are two pretty villages linked by Pill Hill Brook. Visitors have five gardens to enjoy.

We are holding our annual summer fete in the beautiful grounds of Norton Park Hotel - in aid of our nominated charity, the wonderful NSPCC. Open to all, £1 admission for adults (kids go FREE) and parking.

Christchurch Arts Guild are holding an extensive new Art Exhibition at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum from 16th to 28th May 2018 One of over 200 paintings on view will be the stunning oil portrait by well-known local artist and Guild member Tom Kelly appropriately entitled “The Biker”.

A magical marine scene created by the local community. Individuals and groups of all ages have worked incredibly hard by crocheting, knitting, lacing, crafting and painting to create this exhibition and every piece of work is appreciated, large and small. So why not join in!

Live Music, Raffle, Public Bar, Hog Roast, BBQ, Teas & Coffee’s, Ice Creams, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Fete Games, Zorbing, Bouncy Castle and much more

With top national restaurants and great family entertainment, Westgate Leisure is the place to go in Aldershot this half term. Frankie and Benny’s has 40% off mains with a voucher that entitles families to best-sellers including burgers, ribs and pasta.

Overlord 2017 The South Coast Premier Military Spectacular. 100’s of classic military vehicles, re-enactors and living history displays. Arena Displays and Battle Re-enactment. Trade Stalls, Food and Beer Tent. Free Onsite Parking

Enter the daring realm of World War II spies and soldiers this May half-term! Become a secret agent and follow the trail to discover hidden car parts and match them to the secret blueprint concealed in Palace House, then make a cipher wheel to crack the coded message.

Romsey is a small, unspoilt, historic market town with the majestic C12 Norman Abbey as a backdrop to 4 Mill Lane, a garden described by Joe Swift as the best solution for a long thin garden with a view.

May half-term is your first opportunity to sponsor a bath tub racing duck for our River Itchen duck race on 25 August. They’ll be available to sponsor until all 2000 have been snapped up.

Guests will receive a free Top Trumps card and fun trail on arrival and will be able to compare their scores against a number of giant cards around the park representing our animal species. Head into our gift shop towards the end of your visit to take home the Awesome Animals Top Trumps pack – available for £5.99

Get outdoors and closer to nature this half term. The gardens at Hinton are full of nooks and crannies - perfect for outdoor adventures. This February half-term, try out the new family trail; kids will learn lots of intriguing facts as they work their way round the challenge. Suggested donation 1 pe.

Overton Photographic Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition over the late May bank holiday. As well as displaying the talents of our current members, we hope to share the enjoyment of photography with a range of workshops, talks and events.

The annual Manor Trust Art Show is a sale of original art work, sculpture, and crafts. Refreshments available.

Visit Winchester City Mill and join in with our brand new duck-themed trail, everyday this half-term, to win a prize. Use the questions and duck facts on display around the Mill to build your own racing duck profile.

The gardens at Hinton are full of nooks and crannies - perfect for outdoor adventures. Try out our new hedgehog themed family trail where kids will learn lots of intriguing facts as they work their way round the challenge.

Come and see 10 different local artists’ work all part of West Berkshire Open Studios in this very special setting. Talk to the artists about their creations, see what has inspired them and perhaps buy something special too.

Wedding dresses over 250 years. As we celebrate this year of royal weddings, what better excuse than to delve into our collection and share our most exquisite wedding dresses with you.

Very popular outdoor car boot sale in the beautiful rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find directly off the A325 with ample parking on a large level site. Visit the dedicated website for more information, tips, terms and conditions or download an information leaflet.

Mottisfont showcases bold, beautiful and brilliantly diverse works by the finalists of the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize from 25 April – 24 June. From a bespoke bicycle to giant willow sculpture, this exhibition provides an important snapshot of how contemporary British craft connects with the world today.

Discover Mottisfont’s gardens and design your own with this creative trail, full of imaginative activities. We’re creating a new garden at Mottisfont.

Four Seasons Art is a group of artists headed by Marianna Kneller, Fellow and Founder Member of the Society of Botanical Artists. They have held a spring exhibition at Exbury Gardens since 2005.

Enjoy free access to our two self guided farm trails at Country Market. Guided by specially featured markers and the free information leaflet, the easy to follow trails will take either 3,000 or 5,000 steps depending on your route.

Visit Foxbury and experience the incredible ’churr’ of the nightjar at dusk. Our rangers will be leading a walk to catch a glimpse of recently established breeding pairs of this highly camouflaged bird at their most active and vocal time of day. Booking Essential. Phone: 01794 344020.

Meet the team from Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary and find out how they look after the donkeys in their care in this talk for children aged 4+. Discover the work that these intelligent animals do and how they are looked after and cared for when they reach retirement.

A Contemporary Jewellery Selling Exhibition by 14 members of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery’s Wessex group. Items are designed and hand made by the members themselves. There will be a wide range of materials on display including Gold, Silver, Titanium, precious and semi-precious stones.

The Mikado AND The Yeomen of the Guard Pocket Theatre complete the Gilbert and Sullivan canon with two of the pair’s most famous musical comedies. This vibrant company have made a name for themselves at Hanger Farm for their small-scale, high energy productions.

A children’s workshop with local artist and teacher, Russell Bignold From finding the shapes through to completed picture (including colouring in), Russell will guide you through the steps in this 90-minute drawing workshop for children aged 7+.

MUSK welcomes New Members beginners improver’s or old hands come along and enjoy a great evening of fun ukulele playing. We have a song book with over 90 songs that is Free and if you are a complete beginner call us as we give Free lessons.

Farmer 4 a Day Does your child enjoy being at the farm? Aimed at all children from ages 5-14 Hands on with all the animals Feed, groom and clean out pens Well supervised and fun Gift certificates available They love it!! 11-3pm | £50 per child.

Heidi Vogel - Levo is a vocalist from London and the lead singer for The Cinematic Orchestra & has toured with the band for over the past 12 years.

Tick off one of your 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 with pumpkin seed planting in the Mill’s island garden. Discover the fun of planting your very own pumpkin seeds to take home and grow on. Bring your pumpkin back in October half-term for Hallowe’en competitions and carving.

Revolution Pro Wrestling: MAYhem 2018. Artists performing: Revolution Pro Wrestling.: Tickets avaiable.

Matt Palmer’s Eagle Jazzzband

Very popular outdoor car boot sale in the beautiful rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find directly off the A325 with ample parking on a large level site. Visit the dedicated website for more information, tips, terms and conditions or download an information leaflet.

Glorious rhododendrons and azaleas form a backdrop for our C19 garden first opened in the 1930s for the fledgling NGS, now under restoration. The C16 manor house (not open) overlooks a grand parterre with box hedges and lavender.

The Talking Heads Jazz Month presents the Joseph Limburn Ensemble. *Latin* *Funky* *Flunky* As a professional jazz bassist, Joe has played with various jazz artists over the years and continues to perform with great some great names and bands as well as performing in his own jazz trio!

Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairy tale and see if you can stop those tears at the end. Beauty and the Beast and not forgetting Gaston, Belle.

Scream in Southampton with our interactive Southampton Ghost Tour. Right from the start you will be gripped by the many ghostly stories from Southampton’s eerie past.

Visit Sally Courage, Teresa Munn & Moya Tosh, local ceramic artists, united by a love of landscapes and the organic feel of clay. Sally works with coils of clay to create satisfying forms which evolve as the work grows.

The Half term holiday is nearly here and we have a lots of days of fun starting on: SUNDAY 27th May 10-4pm with our first Open Day of the holiday. Open Days continue after Sunday 27th on: Wednesday 30th May Thursday 31st May Friday 1st June Saturday 2nd June All open days are 10-4pm.

Snake in the Grass, written by the award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn is a play about the reunion of two sisters, Miriam and Annabel, after the death of their abusive father.

The fabulous Creature Teachers are at the Farm with their menagerie of amazing animals. Hold a barn owl, and meet millipedes, rats, giant snails, lizards, snakes, and many other fascinating creatures too.

Come to the ’wilds’ of the New Forest for a day of outdoor adventures, from bug hunting and fire lighting practice to loads of 50 things to do before you’re 11 challenges.

Twin Atlantic. Artists performing: Twin Atlantic.: Tickets avaiable.

Running 1 June to 9 September, witness how much the landscape at The Vyne changes as the seasons come and go and submit your own snaps in a photography competition by 13 August. Photographers of all abilities can get ready to take their best landscape shots in our competition.

The National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses flower just once a year, creating a glorious spectacle in our walled gardens. You’ll be met with unsurpassed fragrance and colour from thousands of roses, which reach their peak in June.

Charity Chefs’ Challenge returns! Eat, drink and enjoy live culinary theatre at its best whilst raising money for charity. MC, Chef Alex Aitken from The Jetty will expertly guide us through an evening of light-hearted fun, banter and food magic.

Start off the evening with a divine 3-course meal before partying the night away. Tickets are £39.00 per person which includes the meal and entertainment by ’Not The Rolling Stones’.

Become a Spa member on a 6 week contract and get a discounted rate.

James Alderson once again brings 3 superb comedians to the Spinnaker Tower stage, for its regular first Friday of every month comedy night! Opening the show is Troy Hawke - a youtube sensation and legend of comedy.

Ska night brought to you by the team behind Rockus Festival, featuring Orange Street, Offbeat Offensive and Ghouls. Event website is www.rockusfestival.co.uk and tickets can be reserved by emailing info@rockusfestival.co.uk

Join us for our monthly Craft Fayre in Aldershot town centre from 9am to 4pm. Supported by Bids and Pieces Haberdashery. Browse the stalls in Union Street that will offering a variety of crafts and homemade gifts.

On Saturday 2nd June , Romsey Abbey at 7.30pm the Bournemouth Bach Choir and orchestra perform Mozart Requiem , Bruckner Motets and Purcell Funeral music for Queen Mary. Tickets available from Romsey Tourist Information tel 01794 512987 and on www.ticketsource.co.uk/musicinromsey

On Saturday 2 June the most spectacular event will take place at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hampshire when the establishment opens it gates for the annual Open Day featuring the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Field Gun Competition.

Friendly retro reasonably priced market offering an eclectic, quirky AND affordable mix of vintage retro/modern clothes, jewellry, bric a brac, collectables, antiques, textiles & linens, furniture, ephemera and much more.

We are very excited to be welcoming Kirk Brandon and Spear of Destiny back to Southampton at The 1865! They are hitting Southampton as part of their nationwide UK tour to promote forthcoming album ’Tontine’.

Gosport Cats Protection have a Summer Fayre at HEDCA, Hardway & District Community Association, Coombe Road, Gosport on Saturday 2nd June 2018. CP merchandise including stationary, bags and mugs on sale all with a feline theme. Also new and nearly new goods, bric a brac, books & jigsaws and cakes.

Longdown Activity Farm have teamed up with Mower Madness, a group of mower (yes, that’s mower, not motor!) racing enthusiasts who race at venues across the south coast. Fast, furious and ’cutting edge’ fun, the Mower Madness racers will appeal to thrill-seekers and gardeners alike!

Our new Object in Focus series showcases items from Ralph Dutton’s personal collection. First in the series, featuring part of our collection previously unseen by the public, this exhibition focuses on Ralph Dutton’s passion for ceramics. Normal admission prices apply. Booking Not Needed.

Our new Object in Focus series showcases items from Ralph Dutton’s personal collection. First in the series, featuring part of our collection previously unseen by the public, this exhibition focuses on Ralph Dutton’s passion for ceramics.

You will certainly receive a warm welcome as nine Froyle Gardens open their gates again this year, enabling visitors to enjoy a wide variety of gardens. We have three new gardens (one in Upper Froyle) which has recently undergone a great deal of development and will be looking splendid.

Join the three delightful Clowns who make waiting at a bus stop a tragically complicated affair. They don’t know it yet, but Tropizo, Doa & Squiggle are on a journey to become best friends! But how do you make real friends in a modern world?

The craft fayres are held on the first Sat of each month from April to July and Sept to Dec. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Approx 24 local artisans display a wide range of skills in their high quality hand-crafted items.

Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey. Lou took in an escaped Russian POW and hid him over the war’s course.

A short walk around the Old Southampton Cemetery with a leading Artist from Southampton who will talk about the many Artists buried or with connections to the cemetery.

Come to Beaulieu in your Porsche on Sunday 3 June and become part of the sixth ’Simply Porsche’ – a gathering of Porsche cars of all models and ages.

On Sunday June 3rd REVOLUTION PRO WRESTLING comes to the 1865, Southampton for ’Live In Southampton 3’ event and we are promising a night of pro wrestling action you won’t want to miss!

A thick high hedge and a selection of trees and shrubs surround our 1 acre garden and C18 New Forest cottage (not open). Raised beds and island beds have been developed for shade and sun loving plants, incl hostas, ferns, alpines, unusual perennials, cottage garden plants, flowering shrubs and wild flowers.

An annual popular event which raises many thousands of pounds for local charitable organisations. SUNDAY 3rd JUNE 2018 Tadley Treacle Fair is a fun day out for all the family on Sunday 3 June 2018 from 11am to 5pm and will include: Spectacular Arena Displays Large Craft Marquee Trade and Charity Stands...

WHAT ABOUT THE MEN? (MANSPLAINING MASCULINITY) Dave Pickering takes us on a personal journey through gender as he tries to explain masculinity both to you and to himself.

Come and listen to Jonathan Jones reading iconic First World War poetry throughout the day in the setting of this inspiring chapel created by Stanley Spencer. First World war poetry read throughout the day by Jonathan Jones. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for those over the age of 12.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is women, young women & children uniting with one purpose, to raise valuable funds for Cancer Research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities.

UK SINGER/SONGWRITER EMMA STEVENS PLAYS SOUTHAMPTON LIVE Brit country-pop music star Emma Stevens brings her UK ‘To My Roots Spring Tour’ to Southampton Hailed as ‘just magical’ by the late great Sir Terry Wogan, Emma Stevens is the surfer chick singer/songwriter who’s taken the UK by storm with her distinctive

event Wessex Car Show & Auto Jumble 2018 on 3rd June at Breamore House Fordingbridge raising money for local charities including the Air Ambulance early bird tickets can be obtained by visiting jecdorset.com/events. Times 10 am to 5 pm

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

A romantic adventure awaits as you wander by the meandering streams surrounding this Domesday Book listed mill! Explore many magical areas, such as the rust garden, the pill box grotto and the ornamental courtyard, or just escape into wild meadows.

Revolution Pro Wrestling: Live In Southampton 3. Artists performing: Revolution Pro Wrestling.: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for these relaxed, but fun, family Sunday story sessions. Bearface Theatre invite you to join them for family fun and games. They will take you on an imaginary journey, take part as little or as much as you want.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Sellers table £11.00 and Business Space £16.00.

Oaklands is in an elevated position overlooking paddocks and the New Forest, surrounded by a cottage style garden with mixed borders. Climbers, roses, wisteria and clematis abound, potted grasses and hostas jostle for space with planters on the patios.

Town garden 145ft x 25ft, 700 metres from the sea. A mixture of tender, exotic and dry loving plants, along with more traditional incl king protea, bananas, ferns, agaves, echeverias, echium and puya. Wild flower area and wildlife pond. Two different dry gardens showing what can be grown in sandy soil.

"At Southampton Modern Jazz Club, we aim to provide a comfortable atmosphere for listeners and performers to enjoy improvised music of all kinds.

JCPF Healing Clinic Pop in - no appointment necessary! JCPF Healing Clinics are regular weekly events staffed by trained qualified Spiritual Healers.

Pop in - no appointment necessary! JCPF Healing Clinics are regular weekly events staffed by trained qualified Spiritual Healers.

Listen to the story behind one of the most important 20th century artists - Sir Stanley Spencer and how his dream of a "Holy Box" came to fruition.

Find out the conservation challenges involved when changing the layout of a historic house. Working with centuries-old objects, the team must meticulously plan each stage of the installation of the new layout in the house in order to safely rearrange the collection for visitors to enjoy.

New Tango Tasters at TLC: @ St. Barnabas Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6QS Tues 17 April 2018 Classes start at 7.45pm Please invite all your family & friends to join our vibrant Tango club on any of the above nights, pay £10 (£7 NUS) on the door and then decide to continue the 7 week course thereafter.

2 acre garden in many parts. Lawn meandering through woodland with drifts of spring bulbs. Rose pergola with steps, pots with spring bulbs and later aeoniums. Fritillary and cowslip meadow. Walled herb garden with pool and exuberant planting. Orchard incl white garden and hot border. Greenhouse and vegetable garden.

Tony & Pam of the JCPF have been demonstrating their mediumistic gifts to the public for over 40 years. Tony also demonstrates healing -allows himself 3 minutes to make a difference! Results are often astounding! . Tony & Pam also demonstrate clairvoyance & psychometry skills, so do come along to see them in action.

Fishlake Meadows Update, presented by Andy Lester

Two large lakes in Candover Valley set off by mature woodland with waterfalls, abundant birdlife, long landscaped vistas and folly. 1½ acre walled garden with rose parterre, mixed borders, long herbaceous border, rose pergola leading to moon gate. Flowering pots, conservatory and greenhouses. Picnicking by lakes.

Internationally renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor becomes the first ever Director of Dance at a country-house opera festival, co-curating two evenings of dance with Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet, Edward Watson, for The Grange Festival.

Our gardens are staying open until 8pm (last entry 7pm) on Thursdays - Saturdays from 8 - 23 June, giving you opportunities to enjoy our unique collection of roses. The National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses flower just once a year, creating a glorious spectacle in our walled gardens.

In the University of Portsmouth’s first building, there is writing on the wall. Hidden in a turret cupboard on the second floor is a curious quotation with a sinister message that seems to be linked to a dark incident in Park’s past.

James Bond Murder Mystery Thursday 7th June 8pm Has 007 met his match? MI17’s elite espionage experts plan an uneasy truce with the Russians, but someone is plotting to spoil the party.

Nature-inspired learning through play. Take part in fun activities, including den building, wild art, green woodwork skills, outdoor cookery and more.

Camberley Comedy opens its doors on the second Friday of each month. This regular comedy night launches on 8th June and we’re bringing you a great lineup of top comedians.

The Grange Festival bring to life the humour, satire and egomania of one of opera’s most outrageous leading women in a new production of Handel’s Agrippina.

A century after the end of the First World War the artist Robert Fitzmaurice will present a solo exhibition of paintings, prints and mixed media that considers the nature of the soldier from ancient times to the present day.

Whether newly married and living happily ever after, long-term partners, single, or just up for a laugh, Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex are hosting their inaugural Wedding Dress Ball Friday 8 June 2018 at The Botleigh Grange Hotel. It’s a great opportunity to get dressed up for a good cause.

Quiz & Curry Night in support of the British Liver Trust (charity no.298858). Alternative food options available if booked in advance. Soft drinks, tea/coffee can be purchased on the night.

In aid of local good causes and Macmillan Cancer Care, with a shuttle bus to gardens further away from the centre of the village. Refreshments and lunches in the tea tent, Tombola and Barbecue and refreshments in some gardens. A Flower festival in the 13th Century church of St.

Come and relax in our peaceful mill garden with its meandering stream and quiet places to sit. Wander along the paths and over the bridges among the flowers, shrubs and beautiful trees. Finishing up with delicious home-made cakes and tea.

Belly. Artists performing: Belly.: Tickets avaiable.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at War Memorial Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

Dancing, Singing, Drag, Show Girls, Burlesque! Saturday 9th June 2.30pm Neptune Girls is a super sassy, fire powered, larger than life dance company, who’s message is all about empowerment!

The Grange Festival presents a new production of one of opera’s greatest comic masterpieces, Rossini’s ’The Barber of Seville’.

Three more well known comedians from TVs biggest shows come to Ferneham Hall to entertain you! First up is hugely respected circuit comedian Mike Gunn.

Club Cairo presents... a celebration of live music, dance and theatre from the Middle East and beyond. A super sensory experience aiming to inspire, educate and bring fun and fantasy to the audience.

Love is undoubtedly in the air with Harry and Meghan getting married this May. At St. Peter’s church, Curdridge we are planning a celebration of love and marriage at a Royal Wedding Fayre.

Enjoy a day of Victorian family fun as Aldershot celebrates Victoria Day. Attractions: • Grand parade through the town at 11am. • Live music and dance at the Princes Gardens bandstand all day - The Dolomites, Band on the Rum, Albany Dance Academy, Sing Squad, Jack Mason.

Revolution Pro Wrestling presents Contenders 18. Artists performing: Revolution Pro Wrestling.: Tickets avaiable.

Date - Sherfield on Loddon Village Fete 9th June Time - 12.30pm – 5pm Location - Sherfield on Loddon Village Green – Wild West Theme Cost – Free entry and parking. Donations welcome Join us in a wonderful family day out. www.sherfieldfete.org.

Dancing, Singing, Drag, Show Girls, Burlesque! Saturday 9th June 7.30pm Neptune Girls is a super sassy, fire powered, larger than life dance company, who’s message is all about empowerment!

Restored Regency ornamental garden, designed to enhance fine crescent (Thomas Ellis Owen 1828). Trees, walks and flowers lovingly maintained by community and council partnership. Garden’s of considerable local historic interest highlighted by impressive restoration and creative planting.

A unique monthly Antiques & Decorative Arts market held on the 2nd Saturday of every month March to December with 26 stalls offering Antiques, Collectables, Vintage and Retro items including clothing and Vinyl records as well as some artists/makers.

Be amazed at how much you will see in this third of an acre mature garden. Inspirational ideas where features and plants combine with artistic flare. Seasonal planting, being wildlife friendly, productive and relaxing, all aimed to inspire.

Join a Forestry Commission Ranger on this 2 mile dusk walk to experience New Forest wildlife as the sun sets. Listen for Nightjars, keep your eyes peeled for bats and watch out for deer.

Beautiful 5 acre garden famous for its mirror image herbaceous borders. Carpets of spring bulbs especially snowdrops. A large and unusual collection of plants and shrubs giving yr-round interest. 1 acre walled garden featuring prize-winning vegetables, fruit and flowers. Small arboretum.

Be amazed at how much you will see in this third of an acre mature garden. Inspirational ideas where features and plants combine with artistic flare. Seasonal planting, being wildlife friendly, productive and relaxing, all aimed to inspire.

Plantaholics’ small but exciting garden, only 3 mins from the beach. This creative garden enjoys traditional cottage style planting with a nod to Christopher Lloyd. Topiary plays an important part with cloud pruned box and a cherished plaited bay tree. Many unusual shrubs and trees add to the mix.

A 3 acre wildlife friendly garden in a New Forest smallholding setting. It has evolved over the last 20 yrs with a pretty cottage garden, vegetable plots, wildlife zones and a tiny oak wood coppice, all combining delightfully into a rambling mix that has a broad appeal whatever your gardening interests.

Tall Stories presentsThe Snail and the Whale Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffaloand Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls, yew buttresses and mixed perennial beds. Contemporary vegetable garden at its height in Sept. Also incl contemporary garden around pool area, bog garden (at its best in May/June) and wilder walkways through wooded areas. Children welcome.

Flowering cherry trees, statuesque copper beech and tulip trees grace the sweeping lawns at The Deane House (not open), leading the eye to the landscape beyond. Come and pick daffodils in March, and the walled garden is best in June when the heady perfume of roses fills the air.

Extensive pleasure grounds laid out in late C18 and early C19 by Papworth; fountains, rose garden, specimen trees and pinetum, lakeside walk and fern walk.

Wildflower & Butterfly walk - to see the abundance of flora & fauna & to catch sight of the butterflies dancing in the warm sun.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Nearly New 6ft Table £10.50 Nearly New 4ft Table £8.50 Business Table £15.50

Come along to our Craft Fair, where we have lots of stalls, including Frames and Keepsakes by Liz, knitted items, personalised vintage cutlery, handmade cards, sweetie tombola, raffle and lots more. Refreshments available too. To book a table call Kathy on 07799693339. £5 per table.

With the World Cup approaching, what better way to get in the spirit that with a kick-a-bout! To help remedy your world cup fever, we are holding a 6-a-side tournament on Sunday 10th June at Redbridge Community School. The event will run between 12pm-4pm on the 3G pitches.

2 ½ acres. A stones throw from the River Test, formerly an estate cowmans dwelling, the front and back is a traditional cottage garden, but there’s much more! Through a gate in the hedge youll find a nursery, greenhouses, raised beds, cutting garden and orchard.

Large garden of 66 acres with extensive woodlands and fine vista being restored with new planting. Fine avenues of wellingtonias; rhododendrons and azaleas, Italian garden, lakes, large water and rock garden, dry stone walls originally designed with assistance of Gertrude Jekyll.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink. Second, and last Sunday of each month.

Royal Armouries will be hosting Poppies:Wave at Fort Nelson this spring. Wave is from the installation ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ – poppies and original concept by artist Paul Cummins and installation designed by Tom Piper – by Paul Cummins Ceramics Limited in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces,...

Not So Shabby Chic. Juxtaposing works of art from antiquity to the present. Talk by Vivienne Lawes. From renaissance collections to 20th Century design, Vivienne Lawes covers eclecticism, the classical tradition and the key tenets of success.

Panama Café Orchestra

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael. Artists performing: Fastlove.: Tickets avaiable.

Stockbridge with its many listed houses, excellent shops and hostelries is on the famous River Test. Four gardens are open this yr offering a variety of styles and character. Little Wyke, next to the Town Hall, has a long mature town garden with mixed borders and fruit trees.

" It’s all in the paintings" a play about the daily life of the Beaufort hospital through the eyes of the artist Stanley Spencer who served there as a medical orderly, the staff and patients described through our paintings.

Yeehaw there’s been a murder at the Dolphin Saloon and its your challenge to brave the wild west to discover the killers identity! After watching a live performance, you’ll work together to determine the killer by investigating clues during the two course meal, followed by the reveal finale.

2 acre sloping garden on chalk, designed by the owners, with panoramic views towards Winchester. Restored 60ft rockery with many alpine species. Early summer colour with hardy perennials, peonies, roses, mature shrubs and fruit trees.

Enjoy a delicious two course dinner with tea & coffee followed by great tunes from our resident DJ.

Chat to local volunteers and see how you can get involved at Rushmoor Borough Council’s annual volunteering event in Farnborough town centre on Saturday 16 June.

Come to Beaulieu in your VW and become part of the third ‘Simply VW’ rally.

Every two years Music at Beaulieu holds its main Award Competition. This year it will be towards the end of May. The first Prize is £3000 and the second £1000. There is also a junior Award where the prizes are £500 and £250.

Monster Trucks ‘Big Pete’ and ‘The Grim Reaper’ will be roaring into life, as part of an action packed Father’s Day weekend for all to enjoy, at the HMS Sultan Summer Show 2018.

Pretty Muddy® is a muddy obstacle course that women of any ability can climb over, crawl under, and charge through. Pretty Muddy® isn’t like any other fundraising event. It’s a muddy obstacle course that women of any ability can climb over, crawl under, and charge through. However dirty you get.

Open Garden on Saturday 16th June & Sunday 17th June (No dogs please) Refreshments In aid of St Michael’s Church, Chalton

A suburban 40ft x 40ft plot championing the small garden. A variety of shrubs and perennials for shade and sun in a colourful and exuberant style, attracting bees and butterflies, a pond full of newts with hovering damsel flies, a sedum green roof with solitary bee house and a bonsai collection.

Winchfield Festival is a wonderful festival of music which takes place over 8 nights in June this year. We have outstanding musicians playing a range of classical and modern music so there really is something for everyone.

A fun filled evening of handling and identifying interesting old items used within the home, garden or beyond. The objects will be familiar to a few of us (the more senior team members, perhaps) but of interest to all.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. This year we are thrilled to be opening this exciting event to the children with Pretty Muddy Kids!

This exciting new collaboration sees Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra join radio broadcaster Rory McAllister to perform a programme of popular film music as the fifth concert in Rory’s ’Cinema in Symphony’ series (www.facebook.com/CinemaInSymphony).

Visit Hazeley Heath at dusk to hear and see the mysterious nightjar. This nocturnal summer visitor inspired a host of peculiar stories and strange country names like "fern owl" or "goatsucker", or the eerie "corpse-fowl". In reality, these birds are pretty odd as well!

Following her successful tour and as part of the Brighton Festival this is a centenary tribute concert to Leonard Bernstein featuring some of his remarkable music performed by accomplished soprano Mehreen Shah, together with songs written by his contemporaries.

The Southampton Concert Orchestra presents its Summer Concert, featuring Brahms’ Piano Concerto No 1, with our returning soloist Jinah Shim. We will also be playing Malcolm Arnold’s 2nd Symphony and Marquez Danzon No. 2.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

7 acre hillside, chalk garden on the north side of the South Downs with fine views of surrounding countryside. Extensive herbaceous, shrub and rose borders on different levels merging into natural wild flower meadow renowned for its collection of native orchids. Fully stocked vegetable garden and greenhouses.

Join us for our monthly craft fayre in Farnborough town centre from 9am to 4pm. Browse the stalls in Queensmead that will offering a variety of crafts and homemade gifts.

26th Annual Toy Train Show, 23+ vintage layouts and 80+ sales tables. Layouts include Hornby O gauge Electric and Clockwork, American O gauge, Bowman Live steam, Hornby 00 , Historical Layout, Tri-ang TT, Tinplate Trains, Tri-ang Minic Motorway and Super 4 Railway, TRIX, James Bond Layout, Garden Trains, LEGO, Hornby...

In conjunction with the Soldier exhibition an afternoon of poetry and discussion with Adrian Blamires and Robert Fitzmaurice. Poet Adrian Blamires, has written some specially commissioned poems in response to "Soldier", the solo exhibition by Robert Fitzmaurice.

Take a tour of our heathland restoration project, see the progress we have made and learn about Foxbury’s past and future. Join one of our Rangers on a complete tour of Foxbury.

Treat dad this father’s day to a 3 course Sunday lunch with coffee. Complimentary glass of fizz on arrival.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run.

Famous water garden with extensive collection of aquatic and bog plants set in 7 acres of woodland with rhododendrons and azaleas. A walk through the park leads to National Collections of Buddleja and Clematis viticella; arboretum and herbaceous border.

Bring the family down to Beaulieu for Father’s Day to enjoy a colourful display of hundreds of custom cars and motorcycles. With the Vintage Village, dancing and live entertainment there will be something for all the family to enjoy.

A 5k suitable for all abilities - or up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k! HOW TO ENTER: Online via the Race For Life Website - raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/find-an-event?utm_source=WhereCanWeGo&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=RFL18 Women of any age welcome.

10 acres of varied garden styles and lawns with mature cedars. Large walled garden recently replanted and established beds. Orchard with wisteria walk. Formal rose garden, rhyl, secret gardens with hostas, geranium and macleaya.

Sunday afternoon tea and jazz with the fantastic Mike Miller Trio featuring his beautiful jazz guitar playing accompanied by David Chedgey on double bass and Nick Monnas on drums.

Nick & Ginny welcome you to their new 150ft x 50ft garden created in just 3 yrs. The restful top garden is primarily hardy perennials in and around a lawn. Shade-loving plants nestle under a large oak tree. A wisteria covered pergola leads to the next area with trees, shrubs and a rockery.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

Sunday afternoon tea and jazz with the fantastic Mike Miller Trio featuring his beautiful jazz guitar playing accompanied by David Chedgey on double bass and Nick Monnas on drums.

Visit Winchester City Mill to see how seasonal ingredients can be combined with our stoneground wholemeal flour to produce delicious bread, cakes, biscuits and much more. Sample different recipes and be inspired. Our baking demonstrations take place between 11am and 3pm and are ongoing throughout the day.

Large 4 acre garden to stroll around with beautiful views. Herbaceous borders incl kitchen walk and rose garden, all with large-scale planting and foliage interest. Pond, arboretum, perfect kitchen garden and garden statuary.

Get ready to discover the ghosts of Winchester in this Ultimate Ghost Tour Experience! Our guides will take you on a journey around the city’s historic streets sharing its many secrets with you.

Designed and developed by owners since 1976, Tanglefoots ½ acre garden is a blend of influences, from Monet-inspired rose arch and small wildlife pond to Victorian boundary wall with trained fruit trees.

“This novel is dedicated to the dead and missing girls. According to UNICEF, every ten minutes an adolescent girl dies a violent death.” I am delighted to announce that Abigail Tarttelin will be visiting October Books on Wednesday 20th June as part of Feminist Book Fortnight!

Join us for one of our monthly Services conducted by our Parish Rector. Sandham is a working chapel having been dedicated on March 25th 1927 by the Bishop of Guildford. There have always been services on Remembrance or Armistice Day and ad hoc ones to mark other special events. There was even a wedding here in 1963.

The 7 acres have been described as ’a well-kept secret hidden behind the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece’. Sweeping lawns, York stone paths, gravel pathways, many young and mature trees and hedges, mixed and herbaceous borders.

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

Come along for a fun evening of entertainment and music ranging from male voice classics to show tunes and popular songs. For this concert, we are delighted to be joined by our guests, the Farnborough Hill School Choir.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players.

7pm Bar 8pm Meal Enjoy a 3 course meal with classic hits from our fantastic Adele Tribute Act and great tunes from our resident DJ.

Join us for our 8th annual Sleep Out Challenge on Friday 22nd June 2018 at the EBB Stadium, Aldershot. Give up your bed for one night to support young people facing homelessness.

Friday night headline slot from TORCODA FRAY at Heartbreakers Bar / Venue on 22nd June. Come on down and get your fill of the best local guitar bands. Tickets only a fiver in advance! Torcoda Fray: 9.15 - 10pm Pot Kettle Black: 8.15 - 9pm Dark Tourism: 7.35 - 8.05

A rambling double-walled garden laid out in the 1870s with far-reaching views to the South Downs. Illustrates a substantial Victorian garden with fruit, vegetables and flower borders, rose garden, many shrubs, herbaceous plants, apple and pear orchard and large productive greenhouses.

With lovely views across open countryside to the South Downs, this 1 acre garden is set around a converted barn in the National Park.

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting. The event is organised by 33rd Management Ltd who created the first event in 2014. The events are aimed towards the family audience as there is simply something for everyone.

Front and rear gardens broken up into garden rooms incl small kitchen garden. Front garden incl small woodland area planted with early spring flowering shrubs, ferns and bulbs; topiary and white garden, large leaf border and terraced area.

Visit this prize-winning, beautiful, restful and inspirational 50ft x 45ft plantsman’s garden, packed with ideas for the modest sized plot. Many varieties of hardy geraniums, hostas, heucheras, shrubs, ferns and other unusual perennials, weaving a tapestry of harmonious colour.

A garden on chalk designed and planted by the owner. Features incl a sunken lawn bordered by classical flower border, a hummocky shaded evergreen border and a hillock meadow. A lavender walk leads to a kitchen garden enclosed by espalier fruit trees.

Southbourne Men’s Shed in association with the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association, Southdowns Group are holding an Open Day. Come along to this informal event and see what both groups get up to.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

This much-loved ½ acre mature garden with wide views across farmland provides visitors with surprises around every corner. It features a productive 60 yr old orchard of named varieties, mixed, densely-planted borders, shrubs and climbers, especially clematis. Metal and stone sculptures enhance the borders.

The Rainbow Centre are holding their 5th annual Family Fun Day at Cams Alders Recreation Ground, Fareham, Hampshire. The event is open to everyone with fun for the entire family. We promise you a day jam packed with fun activities and entertainment for all ages.

A rare chance to see world-renowned percussion virtuoso Kuniko Kato, performing in the unique setting of the Whistler Room. The programme will include works by J.S. Bach, Akira Miyoshi, and Somerset-based composer Hywel Davies.

Sunday 24th June - Garden Open for Charity to raise funds for The INSPIRE FOUNDATION for integrated spinal research This traditional four acre walled garden is a haven for butterflies and bees.

Southampton West Rotary Club presents: A Big Band Concert – Celebrating the Fabulous 40’s Date: Sunday 24th June 2018 - 12 noon to 5pm Venue: The Concorde, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HQ A fun 1940’s event in the grounds of The Concorde, listen and dance to the amazing Swing Unlimited Big Band, Eddy Hailwood

The Rotary Club of Southampton West presents a Big Band Concert, hosted by the Concorde. Vintage music, dancing, singing. Vintage stalls, food, fashion. nostalgia. Crooner and dance lessons.BBQ or book restaurant. Bring folding chairs Dress 1940’s optional

Nearly New Sales from 3years + £1 Entry for Adults, Children are Free As our followers families grow we have often been asked to do markets that cater for school aged children. Families will be able to buy and sell great quality nearly new items for children 3 years +.

A garden for all seasons. An acre of rough ground has been developed over 40 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings. There is a constantly changing display in pots, starting with tulips and continuing with many unusual plants.

Experience Mozart’s first comic masterpiece at The Grange Festival in a new English translation by David Parry.

4 acres in lovely unspoilt countryside, featuring rooms containing many unusual plants and different aspects. A spectacular arched rose walk, water rill, mirror pond, herbaceous and shrub borders and a new woodland walk.

33ft x 33ft garden, designed by owner in 2015, a fine example of a low maintenance, spacious and relaxing outdoor living room. Colourful with a wide variety of shrubs, perennials and climbers. Interesting art and metal work, water features and patterned natural stone patio.

We turn the old factory into the countryside for the day – well, as best we can! Come and see the museum itself and then add animals, crafts, displays and more. Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Trust will be running their trains and the café open.

Designed by Gertrude Jekyll, Durmast has contrasting hot and cool colour borders, formal rose garden edged with lavender and a long herbaceous border. Many old trees, Victorian rockery and orchard with beautiful spring bulbs. Rare azaleas; Fama, Princeps and Gloria Mundi from Ghent.

The brilliant jazz guitarist Mike Miller and his trio, will be creating a great atmosphere this Sunday afternoon. A friendly welcome awaits you in our beautiful tea rooms with over 30 varieties of tea.

Spring Pond is full of colour coordinated borders, with an abundance of roses and clematis, while hornbeam, yew and box hedges add structure to the garden. There is a pond with a wide variety of marginal plants, an arboretum full of ornamental trees, and a conservatory with Mediterranean and tropical plants.

Variously described as exuberant, chaotic, romantic and restful, this is a garden of surprises. The further you travel down the 250ft gently sloped plot, the more you will discover from ponds to garden rooms, art studio to library.

Come to Beaulieu in your Land Rover on Sunday 24th June and become part of ’Simply Land Rover’ – a gathering of Land Rovers of all shapes and sizes. All models are welcome and visitors will have the choice to vote for their favourite in the People’s Choice Award – the winner will receive a Beaulieu trophy!

As shown on Gardeners’ World in 2017. Beautiful school gardens tended by pupils, staff and community gardeners. Wander along Darwin’s path to see the new coastal garden, Jurassic garden, orchard, tropical bed, wildlife areas, allotment and apiary, plus one of the few camera obscuras in the south of England.

16 individually designed showcase gardens ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, featuring outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, garden sofas, chandeliers, obelisks, ponds and streams.

The Rhythm Kings. Artists performing: The Rhythm Kings.: Tickets avaiable.

Basingstoke Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Basingstoke Events At one of our Basingstoke Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date.

Staff from Silent Pool Distillers give an enjoyable insight into what makes Silent Pool so special, as well as providing the discerning gin lover with a wonderful opportunity to taste the different products and settle on a personal favourite.

An exhibition of artwork by Royal Army Medical Corps veterans. An exhibition of artwork by Royal Army Medical Corps veterans, supported by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2018. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Banging midweek live music showcase, presenting the best local talent on the Heartbreakers stage! Tickets only a fiver in advance! Industrial Love: 10.30 - close Lonely Dakota: 9.40 - 10.10 James Needs Music: 8.50 - 9.20 Persona: 8pm - 8.30

Apex Jazz Band

The Skids. Artists performing: The Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

Showcase our facilities. Hambledon and Carisbrooke Suites Set Up. Bedrooms available for show around.

Combining superb musicianship, the latest technology and a blazing light show, What the Floyd recreate the sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd. The band prides itself on meticulous attention to sonic detail and breathtaking, energetic performances. See more info at whatthefloyd.com

Starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, this war drama is an account of his early days as Prime Minister, as Nazi Germany swept across Western Europe, threatening to defeat the United Kingdom during World War II.

Informal selection of canapes, and gin serving. Hosted by peter Dolan.

A ’T’ shaped small town garden full of ideas, split into four distinct sections; a semi-enclosed patio area with pots and water feature; a free-form lawn with a tree fern, perennials, bulbs and shrubs; secret garden with a 20ft x 6ft raised pond, exotic planting backdrop and African carvings; and a potager

James Alderson brings three more amazing comedians to the Horndean stage, blending well known faces, rising stars and comedy legends to make a fantastic show at the biggest comedy club in the south! This show is no exception!

Thinking about buying an electric car and want to know more? Fed up with poor air quality? Or just curious about how this technology works? Come along to Drive Electric to find out more. Come and talk to people who actually own and drive one.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy® is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends and raise valuable Funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

The Sparsholt Village Fete will be held on Saturday 30th June from 1-4pm in the heart of our beautiful village. Come along and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with something for everyone. There will be stalls to stock up on gifts, plants, books, cakes and more.

Our annual Summer Fete with all the old favorites Crafts Coconut Shy Hoopla White Elephant Brilliant Raffle Prizes Home-made Cakes Hot Dog Stall and more....

Public Image Ltd - The Public Image Is Rotten Tour. Artists performing: Public Image Ltd.: Tickets avaiable.

A traditional English Village Fete on the Soberton Church Green. Full range of stalls (Country fare, Plants, Aladdins Cave, Books, Toys etc) plus Games, Grand Draw, Displays and a Tug of War competition. Refreshments available – teas, BBQ, ice cream, Pimms and strawberries.

Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club in Kingsclere is once again holding their Classic Car Show (Sponsored by Autoglym) called Classics at the Clubhouse (CATCH 2018). The event will be held on Sunday 1st July 2018 from 10am until 3pm. Entry is Free.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in the Race for Life 10k. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is women, young women & children uniting with one purpose, to raise valuable funds for Cancer Research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities.

The Thatched Cottage (not open) is a Grade II listed C16 cottage in the conservation area, opp the church. Having been somewhat neglected in the past, the 1½ acre garden has been rescued and developed over the past 7 yrs.

Small organic cottage garden with yr-round interest, designed and maintained by owner, surrounding C16 house (not open). Spring bulbs, roses, clematis and herbaceous borders. The borders are colour themed and contain many unusual plants. Pond, bog garden and shrubbery.

Through the moongate and concealed from view are billowing borders contrasting against a seaside scene, with painted beach huts and a boat on the gravel. Herbaceous borders fill the garden with colour wrapping around a pond and small stream. Greenhouses with cacti and sarracenias. Vegetable patch and bantam chickens.

Who could resist visiting Old Thatch, a chocolate box thatched cottage, featured on film and TV, a smallholding with a 5 acre garden and woodland alongside the Basingstoke Canal (unfenced).

Step through the gate to an enchanting garden designed for peace with an abundance of floral colour and delightful features. Greek style courtyard leads to natural pond with bridge and bog garden, complemented by a thatched summerhouse and jetty, designed and built by owners.

We’re celebrating the Hampshire Food Festival. Enjoy home grown & quality local produce direct from our farm. Promotions, new products, tastings and free food & farming farm trails. Enjoy free access to our two self guided farm trails at Country Market.

Come along from 12noon to enjoy a fun-filled family day out. Enjoy performances & workshops from ’Big Noise Samba’ band, Arena family games, Dance act from Sian Goddard Dance Academy, fitness fun with *FitnFunkey*, plus Fun Fair rides & games, Bouncy Castle, Children’s Crafts, Stalls plus much...

IS MONOGAMY DEAD? A mix of memoir and humorous sociological study, Is Monogamy Dead? details Rosie Wilby’s very personal quest – from performing stand-up at a sex party to celebrating and re-evaluating her deepest platonic friendships – to find out why Western society is clinging to a concept that is laden with...

Meet the team this week as they clean our stunning chandelier. Our conservation team are working hard on the deep clean of the Drawing Room chandelier. Chat to them about the work they do to conserve and care for this special place. Booking Not Needed.

The Clarendon Way Walk is back for 2018! This popular event, now in it’s 12th year, raises vital funds to help us care and support children and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions from across the south. There are two walks to choose from: 1.

Group AGM, followed by presentations by our members

You will be shown how to create beautiful cyanotype prints using only natural light to fix images of plants to a variety of paper types. This historical process dates back to 1842 and was made famous by the astronomer Sir John Herschel and botanist Anna Atkins.

Kate Voegele & Tyler Hilton Summer Abroad Tour. Artists performing: Kate Voegele.: Tickets avaiable.

Formed in Tokyo in the 90s, Electric Eel Shock left their native Japan at the end of the millenium to see what they could make of America and the rest of the world. Electric Eel Shock are a glorious celebration of Classic Rock, Punk and Metal.

Crawley is an exceptionally pretty period village nestling in chalk downland with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond with ducks.

Tremonti Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Tremonti.: Tickets avaiable.

The Emma Campbell Trust Summer Evening fundraising event at West Green House Gardens Drinks and Canapés served in the beautiful gardens of West Green House, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire with a performance by the two tenors from Operatico, London’s answer to Il Divo, singing for us Guided tours of the

BARTON COURT STUDIOS’ PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS: ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC MEETS SISTER ACT’ Following the previous success of our last show ‘Musical Madness’, The performance academy is pleased to bring you their adaptation of two classic musicals tied together by a fantastic show of laughs, cheers and sing alongs for

Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner followed by entertainment from our Tina Turner tribute followed by great tunes from our resident DJ.

This 1½ acre garden has a wealth of surprises, but with continuity. Using a limited palette of plants, with repetition of blue and silver, it flows from one secluded space to another. Designed with a gentle variation of levels and using many trees, contrasting foliage and flowers, one can become delightfully lost.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

The annual Binsted Fete and Flower show is an extremely popular event located in the beautiful village of Binsted. Join us for a great day out in the countryside. Bring a picnic blanket and soak up the atmosphere of local village life.

6 acres either side of the River Test. Fine display of paeonies, wisteria and spring flowering trees. Main garden has herbaceous and annual borders, fruit trees, rose pergola, lavender walk and extensive lawns.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic. This exhibition features high quality facsimiles of Judith Kerr’s fragile original illustrations - alongside a giant cuddly tiger and interactive kitchen - bringing this delightful and enduring picture book to a new generation of family audiences.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea, this exhibition - originated by Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books, in partnership with HarperCollins Children’s Books - promises to bring this delightful book to life for a new generation of families.

Visit on a milling day and see our team of volunteer millers in action as they harness the power of the River Itchen to turn waterwheels, gears and millstones to produce Winchester City Mill’s traditional wholemeal flour. Our milling demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day.

Explore our grounds with a fun family trail accompanying our Judith Kerr exhibition. There are physical, creative and puzzle activities to try along the way, with a craft activity to take home. Our trail suits both younger and older children, so it’s fun for all the family - even grown-ups can join in!

What do archaeologists do? How do we know and find out about the past? Human origins, ancient technology, maritime archaeology, bodies and burials... Free drop-in event with lots of activities and demonstrations to see! (This is part of the Festival of British Archaeology Fringe 2018.)

Hart Voices presents Hollywood: Stars of Stage & Screen - a celebration of the finest music from stage and screen including: West Side Story, Porgy & Bess, Crazy for You, Jungle Book, Blood Brothers, Shall We Dance, La La Land, Sweet Charity, Swing Time, Lullaby of Broadway The concert will be conducted by Roy

This concert will form part of Old Basing “Music in Bloom” Flower Festival and the Basingstoke Festival. The programme will open with Pergolesi’s beautiful Magnificat and will continue with other much loved sacred music from the 16th to the 20th Century.

The craft fayres are held on the first Sat of each month from April to July and Sept to Dec. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Approx 24 local artisans display a wide range of skills in their high quality hand-crafted items.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy® is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends and raise valuable Funds for BEATING CANCER.

Join us and Quay West at the Tap Room for The Summer Session Beer & Music Festival! We have an incredible selection of local bands playing throughout the day, plus over 10 local real ales and craft beers from ... well us. Music and beer line ups to be announced over the coming weeks on Facebook! Plus!

A gentle summer walk on Hazeley Heath looking for specialty species of butterflies that can be found there such as Grayling and Silver-studded blue together with the more common species. Hazeley Heath is great for butterflies.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is women, young women & children uniting with one purpose, to raise valuable funds for Cancer Research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities.

The Grange Festival present Leonard Bernstein’s ’Candide’ with a starry West End and Broadway cast as part of Bernstein 100. Never has a Broadway show been more worked on and revised, and never has a madder idea been attempted – turning Voltaire’s stinging satire into musical theatre.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Nearly New Space £9 Business Space £16

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in the Race for Life 10k. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training.

Small traditional cottage garden with a roses around the door look, much photographed for calendars, jigsaws and magazines. Mixed flower beds and borders. Vegetables grown in abundance. Ornamental pond and alpine garden. Views over open countryside to be enjoyed whilst you take afternoon tea on the lawn.

Very cheerful, colourful small garden with the wow factor. A variety of tall plants for a tall lady! Many are grown from seed or cuttings. Small vegetable garden, greenhouse, garden room, pot grown vegetables and flowers.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Jaguar owners and enthusiasts.

Come see the abundance of Flora & Fauna & catch sight of the butterflies dancing in the warm sun.

5 acre country garden surrounded by panoramic views; pond with ducks, damsel flies, dragonflies and water lilies; large wisteria, roses, fruit-bearing lemon trees, extensive lawns, impressive yew hedges and small secret walled garden with fountains. Black Hebridean sheep (St. Kildas). Very tranquil and quiet.

A mixture of Antiques, Collectables, Curios, Vintage,Retro, bric-a-brac, Vinyl records and those ‘must-have’ quirky finds from traders enthusiasts as well as people just wanting to clear out their garages, outhouses and cupboards why not come and join us.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Please contact the organiser or visit the website for more information.

A Craft Fayre With Food and Music Outdoor stalls will be on the grass between the car park, village pond and the Oliver’s Battery Historic site. Indoor stalls will be in the Hall and entrance foyer Music from the performances in the hall will be amplified to the outdoor area.

Friday 15th June 7pm – 11pm Swing to the rhythm of the fabulous 40s as Groundlings hosts a unique 1940s celebration filled with bespoke cocktails, live music and some inspiring nostalgia.

Touche Amore plus guests Gender Roles. Artists performing: Touche Amore.: Tickets avaiable.

Sussex Jazz Kings

A joyful garden comprising a stunning water feature with statuary and countless containers brimming with annuals. A tranquil and peaceful atmosphere invites you to sit and enjoy the many seating areas, amidst shrubs, roses and trees.

If you are fascinated by the Tudors or enjoy watching Versailles, come along to this roundtable style talk to hear more about intrigue, love and (political) rivalry at the English and French courts during the Renaissance.

My Fair Lady, based on George Bernard Shaw’s play ‘Pygmalion’, is the winner of a host of Tony and Olivier awards and includes memorable classics such as ‘I could have danced all night’, ‘On the street where you live’ and ‘Get me to the church on Time’.

To mark the centenary of the murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family at Ekaterinburg in July 1918, Romanov expert Coryne Hall talks about her new book To Free the Romanovs: Royal Kinship and Betrayal in Europe, 1917-1919. Just what did King George V and other royal cousins do to help the Tsar?

With Peter Tipton, The Yateley Society Peter Tipton describes how the Yateley Community he created on the Imperial War Museum’s permanent digital WW1 Memorial was essential to research the Yateley Society’s new book to be published in July by Pen & Sword Books.

Aldershot Lido’s outdoor film screenings return on Friday 13 July, with The Greatest Showman. Enjoy an early evening swim, plus live music and then the film. Doors Open: 7:45 pm Live Music Starts: 8:15 pm Film Start (approx): 9:15 pm Event Finish (approx): 11:00 pm

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the ending of WW1, Headley Theatre Club gives their final reflections on the War. There will be sketches, songs, readings and narrations.

Camberley Comedy opens its doors on the second Friday of each month and we’re bringing you a great lineup of top comedians everytime.

We have Stationary Engines Tractors Cars Bikes Commercial Steam Military Bygones Trade Stalls Craft All Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer

Close to Manor Farm Country Park, this mid-Victorian house (not open), set in over 1½ acres is the garden of an enthusiastic plants woman. A garden in evolution with established areas and new projects, a mixture of informal and formal planting, woodland and grass meadow areas.

A collection of winning images from the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition will be displayed at the Willis Museum from 14 July to 29 September.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland.

Swanmore village fete has always been a good, old-fashioned, traditional village fete, where you can expect lots of fun and excitement! There’ll be live music from a number of bands including old favourites, Contraband, Soberton Strummers and Swanmore College of Technology Jazz Band, as well as contemporary dancing.

This much-loved ½ acre mature garden with wide views across farmland provides visitors with surprises around every corner. It features a productive 60 yr old orchard of named varieties, mixed, densely-planted borders, shrubs and climbers, especially clematis. Metal and stone sculptures enhance the borders.

Bring your deck chairs, picnic blankets and hampers and enjoy a spectacular evening open-air concert on Sat 14th July in Alton Public Gardens with gates opening at 6pm for 7.30pm start.

Bigger Pickles Markets – Nearly New Sales from 3years + £1 Entry for Adults, Children are Free. We will be in Chandlers Ford with a Bigger Pickles Market. As our followers families grow we have often been asked to do markets that cater for school aged children.

Nothing beats a day by the seaside, so The Spring is heading to Hayling Island’s beautiful beach this summer and we’ve planned a free day of fun for the whole family!

Wander around our gardens and hear the sound of smooth jazz floating in the air. The Harry Strutters Hot Three return for another summer as they entertain us with their acoustic jazz. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for all ages. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Open-Air Theatre on Sunday July 15th 2018 at Avington Park Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Or does he…?

One of Britain’s biggest Bus Rallies & Running Days with a display of around 150 buses and coaches of all shapes and sizes from a variety of eras and operating areas.

Open-Air Summer Production in the gardens of the Bishop’s Palace, Winchester SO23 9ND 17 - 21 July Chesil Theatre returns to the beautiful gardens of the Bishop’s Palace, Winchester with an imaginative and inventive adaptation of a timeless classic for another spectacular open-air show this summer.

Il Divo Castles and Country Tour. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.

’The mules and the ears thereof gave a certain feel to the place’. A talk exploring the role of mules in the making of modernity and their impact on Stanley Spencer, as soldier and artist by Professor William Gervase Clarence-Smith & Suzanne Jones. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

An illustrated presentation about the achievements and history of this famous Basingstoke company founded by John I Thornycroft. As well as a talk covering the stories from its beginning up to the Second World war, there will also be a display of books, leaflets and photographs.

The Hampshire Gardens Trust is the only voluntary organisation in the County to identify the needs and opportunities to conserve, protect and enhance its rich heritage of parks, gardens and designed green spaces.

Tom Jones. Artists performing: Tom Jones.: Tickets avaiable.

AGM followed by a talk from Chris Walker on Nat King Cole

Back by popular demand, join our gardener on a seasonal stroll through the gardens and learn more about the highlights on show. Conducted by a member of the gardens team, gain a deeper insight into the gardens at The Vyne. Seize the opportunity to ask our gardener questions and gain tips on all things horticultural.

Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated some of the best loved children’s books of all time. Most of us are familiar with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, but how many of us know the story of how it came to be written?

Nature-inspired learning through play. Take part in fun activities, including den building, wild art, green woodwork skills, outdoor cookery and more.

Singles Night in Southampton How singles nights in Southampton works When you arrive at the venue for the singles night in Southampton, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

Enjoy free access to our two self guided farm trails at Country Market. Guided by specially featured markers and the free information leaflet, the easy to follow trails will take either 3,000 or 5,000 steps depending on your route.

Learn about the artistic medium of paper craft and create beautiful cards and three dimensional projects. Working with local artist Helen Mortimer learn about this varied artistic medium to create your own unique projects. Paper is very versatile and can be folded, cut, glued or layered.

Working from a variety of still-life items you will create visually stunning artwork with this freeform method of super-highly-pigmented and unpredictable water based crystals.

This pretty garden, with its different levels, winding paths and quirky topiary, is a great place for kids to explore. Our fun family summer trail can only be solved by detectives; do you have what it takes' The famous detective Sherlock Holmes needs help solving his case The Hound of the Baskervilles.

A fantastic science-based exhibition and family activity day out in the streets of Milestones. Come along and learn about inventions and innovations developed in Hampshire, such as the Spitfire and Taskers engines.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

The Farnborough International Airshow is back and set to deliver another truly world class flying display. Held at the historical Farnborough International Airport – the birthplace of British aviation – the show features a jam-packed display both on the ground and in the air.

The subtropics in Fareham! This small garden is influenced by the flora of Australia and New Zealand and incl many indigenous species and plants that are widely grown ’down under’.

Levellers Acoustic + Special Guest Ginger Wildheart. Artists performing: Levellers.: Tickets avaiable.

Come and join us for a day of fun and family activities. The event will include arena events, live music, animals, commercial stands, sales stands, craft and charity stalls, children’s area full of entertainment, beer tent, vintage vehicles and a duck race on the river.

Jazz Afternoon Tea held in our baronial Tylney Suite. Guests will enjoy our famous Traditional Afternoon Tea, whilst enjoying the fantastic Mike Miller Trio entertainment. This trio features the beautiful jazz guitar playing of Mike Miller, accompanied by David Chedgey on double bass and Nick Monnas on drums.

The July Steam-up Sunday will have as its focus trains – an extra treat for the train lovers amongst you. For Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Trust it is a chance to show off their collection of rolling stock and latest projects.

The Medieval Hospital of St Cross nestles in water meadows beside the River Itchen and is one of England’s oldest almshouses.

The 7 acres have been described as ’a well-kept secret hidden behind the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece’. Sweeping lawns, York stone paths, gravel pathways, many young and mature trees and hedges, mixed and herbaceous borders.

Immersion Theatre invite you to an evening of open-air decadence and hilarity as they present Oscar Wilde’s wittiest comedy. Join foppish bachelors Jack and Algernon on their latest Bunburying exploits replete with mistaken identities, icy women, trivial banter and, of course, muffins...

Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated some of the best loved children’s books of all time. Most of us are familiar with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, but how many of us know the story of how it came to be written?

May half-term is your first opportunity to sponsor a bath tub racing duck for our River Itchen duck race on 25 August. They’ll be available to sponsor until all 2000 have been snapped up.

Children’s Cookery Workshop for children aged 2* – 10 Create a delicious summer time dessert to take home for tea with Katie from Cookery Doodle Doo. Using yoghurt, fruit and hobnob sand make an edible beach just perfect for sunbathing gingerbread men. All equipment and ingredients provided.

Dart Valley Stompers

ZooLab return for more animal handling, story telling and role play for children aged 4+ This year’s ZooLab creatures are up to all sorts of mischief, pranks, escapades and shenanigans as they descend upon their local village fete using their mischievous talents to win ALL the prizes. What are they up to?

A Murder Mystery written by Ann Cleeves To celebrate her 30th book in 30 years, this new and exclusive script is based on Cold Earth, the new Shetland novel by the award-winning crime writer.

Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

ZooLab return for more animal handling, story telling and role play for children aged 4+ This year’s ZooLab creatures are up to all sorts of mischief, pranks, escapades and shenanigans as they descend upon their local village fete using their mischievous talents to win ALL the prizes. What are they up to?

ZooLab return for more animal handling, story telling and role play for children aged 4+ This year’s ZooLab creatures are up to all sorts of mischief, pranks, escapades and shenanigans as they descend upon their local village fete using their mischievous talents to win ALL the prizes. What are they up to?

ZooLab return for more animal handling, story telling and role play for children aged 4+ This year’s ZooLab creatures are up to all sorts of mischief, pranks, escapades and shenanigans as they descend upon their local village fete using their mischievous talents to win ALL the prizes. What are they up to?

Often described as the best Open Gardens event in the area 12 Gardens Open to view, all within walking distance of the free off-road parking area in centre of village. Enjoy great afternoon tea on Church lawn and listen to Amesbury Town Band (3.00-5.00)

Winding paths lead through our peaceful ½ acre garden, where diverse and unusual plants grow in different habitats; shade, woodland, sunny borders, grass gardens, wildlife pond and bog gardens. Fountains play amidst the yr-round colour and somehow fruit and vegetables also find a place to grow.

Bourne Quilters present their bi-annual quilt exhibition and celebrate their 20th anniversary. Come along to Emsworth Community Centre and enjoy a glorious display of quilting and patchwork.

Golden bamboo greets you as you enter our vibrant front garden. Borders overflow with colourful dahlias, cannas, crocosmias, swathes of heleniums and rudbeckias. It’s our Golden Year! Exciting exotics contrast with a jungly mix of gunneras, ferns and giant hostas around the tranquil pond and bog garden.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

This ¼ acre plot is surrounded by mixed hedging. There is a generous use of box and gravel to offset the curvaceous lawns. Although abundantly planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers, a relaxed look is intended through coordinating colours and textures.

Visit Winchester City Mill to see how seasonal ingredients can be combined with our stoneground wholemeal flour to produce delicious bread, cakes, biscuits and much more. Sample different recipes and be inspired. Our baking demonstrations take place between 11am and 3pm and are ongoing throughout the day.

After the success of last year’s event, the Curtis Museum in Alton, are opening their doors again to dolls houses large and small to play with. There will be a wedding theme trail for everyone as well as miniature items for sale.

Fairweathers hold a specialist collection of over 400 agapanthus grown in pots and display beds, incl plants being trialled for the RHS AGM. Features incl guided tours of the nursery at 11.30am and 2.30pm, demonstrations of how to get the best from agapanthus and companion planting.

Very colourful, steeply sloping terraced garden 65ft x 75ft, established over 7yrs and divided into varied sections incl a shady garden and crystal granite hide. A shelled gazebo at the top has stunning views of the striking planting, sculptures and planted roof garden.

1½ acre garden designed and constructed by current owners. An exceptional range of rare, unusual and architectural plants incl National Collection of Eucalyptus. Dramatic foliage plants from around the world, see plants you have never seen before!

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink. Second, and last Sunday of each month.

Unusual Deaths Part 3- continue to be astounded by the stories of the ’unusual deaths told by a lead guide about those buried in the Old Cemetery. Don’t worry if you missed part 1 & 2!

Come to Beaulieu in your Japanese vehicle on Sunday 29th July and become part of ’Simply Japanese’ – a gathering of Japanese vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

Taught by professional actors and directors working in their creative field. They will work with you on an exciting week long summer school. Create a show in a week with expert tutors from the acting world of TV, Film, Theatre and Musical Theatre.

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Running 1 June to 9 September, witness how much the landscape at The Vyne changes as the seasons come and go and submit your own snaps in a photography competition by 13 August. Photographers of all abilities can get ready to take their best landscape shots in our competition.

Basingstoke Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Basingstoke Events At one of our Basingstoke Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date.

Our new Object in Focus series showcases items from Ralph Dutton’s personal collection. First in the series, featuring part of our collection previously unseen by the public, this exhibition focuses on Ralph Dutton’s passion for ceramics. Normal admission prices apply. Booking Not Needed.

Join us for WILD fantastic floral fun this summer and follow our topiary trail with a floral twist around the zoo. Meet our crazy Botantist ‘Dr Chris Anthemum’ for our weekday show. Watch this space for a huge announcement about our special guest, who will be joining us on weekends throughout August!

Come to the ’wilds’ of the New Forest for a day of outdoor adventures, from bug hunting and fire lighting practice to loads of 50 things to do before you’re 11 challenges.

“What I said….it was the truth…it just wasn’t the whole truth…” Two acrobats meet. They fall in love and dream of the future. But beneath the surface, there lies a truth that threatens to undermine their bond.

This much-loved ½ acre mature garden with wide views across farmland provides visitors with surprises around every corner. It features a productive 60 yr old orchard of named varieties, mixed, densely-planted borders, shrubs and climbers, especially clematis. Metal and stone sculptures enhance the borders.

Sumptuous delights. This 1 acre garden features vibrant borders of salvia, lobelia, dahlia, canna, helenium and rose. A stunning avenue of ancient olives.

Join us for the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend; the must-see family spectacular that brings some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Or does he...' This energetic production from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons gives this play a hilarious twist! With the doors opening at 5.

Make it a night to remember at …"Fleet Lions’ 12th Night Beerfest : 4 August, 2018" 50 Real Ales + Ciders (local & afar!) + Hog Roast + Mexican food + Gin Bar + Great Music Buy your tickets here: www.fatsoma.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

A romantic adventure awaits as you wander by the meandering streams surrounding this Domesday Book listed mill! Explore many magical areas, such as the rust garden, the pill box grotto and the ornamental courtyard, or just escape into wild meadows.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

1¼ acre garden surrounded by working farmland with views to Butser Hill and boats in Chichester Harbour. Trees, shrubs, colourful herbaceous borders and small walled garden with herbs, vegetables and trained fruit trees. Large pond and woodland walk with shade-loving plants.

Delighted to announce that alt-country legend Eilen Jewell will be visiting Heartbreakers Bar / Venue as part of her UK tour. BOISE, Idaho — Eilen Jewell laughs when told her label’s president called her a musicologist.

Join the Forestry Commissions Open Forest Manager and discover how both modern and traditional management techniques have helped shaped the heathlands of the New Forest. Accessibility: Varied possible wet terrain

Fuel your child’s creativity at our twice-weekly summer creative camps. Each session has a different, fun theme and your child creates something to take home and treasure. Book all or some of our camps. Full details of the themes are on our website.

1 acre formally designed and exuberantly planted sheltered walled garden. Theatrical white garden, extensive ornamental grass plantings and subtropical borders. 70 metre hosta walk. International display gardens of daylilies and Japanese style garden with koi pond.

John Maddocks’ Jazzmen

Traditional English 2 acre garden with a relaxed feel, established 1938, divided by yew hedge. Large croquet lawn framing the star of the garden, the huge multicoloured herbaceous border. Dahlia bed and butterfly attracting sunken garden in lavender shades.

Learn about the fabulous art of silk painting with a local artist. Join artist Helen Mortimer to learn about the art of silk painting. Using iron-fix silk paints you will create a design using gutta (outliner) on to silk; templates will be provided, or bring along your own designs.

Garden Designer Jo and professional Sculptor Richard have created their small town garden from scratch since 1997. An abundant haven of late flowering planting with creativity around every corner. A pollinator friendly, naturalistic style blends with tropical and traditional planting.

A small garden, a few minutes walk away from the town centre, yet quiet and peaceful. Three garden rooms are divided by arches and espalier fruit trees.

Contemporary Art in the National Park. Seven artists will be showcasing-ceramics,glass, painting, print, jewellery, hand-woven textiles, wood turning, sculpture, in a tranquil forest setting. Free entry. Open garden; homemade refreshments - donations to the Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust.

’We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.’ The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to The Vyne’s north lawn to perform this Shakespearian classic. Pack your picnics, camping chairs and warm clothes ready to recline in the grounds of a former Tudor palace.

Come and listen to Jonathan Jones reading iconic First World War poetry throughout the day in the setting of this inspiring chapel created by Stanley Spencer. First World war poetry read throughout the day by Jonathan Jones. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for those over the age of 12.

Martin Music Festival. 11 hours of Live music to suit all tastes Family friendly Tombola stall, bouncy castle, Licenced Bar , Hot food vans , or bring your own food. There is no frills camping available (free) a donation would be appreciated for our chosen charity , Wave 105 cash for kids.

Beautiful 5 acre garden famous for its mirror image herbaceous borders. Carpets of spring bulbs especially snowdrops. A large and unusual collection of plants and shrubs giving yr-round interest. 1 acre walled garden featuring prize-winning vegetables, fruit and flowers. Small arboretum.

Come see the abundance of Flora & Fauna & catch sight of the butterflies dancing in the warm sun.

Listen to the story behind one of the most important 20th century artists - Sir Stanley Spencer and how his dream of a "Holy Box" came to fruition.

The 7 acres have been described as ’a well-kept secret hidden behind the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece’. Sweeping lawns, York stone paths, gravel pathways, many young and mature trees and hedges, mixed and herbaceous borders.

The Force Summer training School (under 16yrs) Two days of intensive combat training with Stars Wars actor Richard Stride. Discover the secrets behind some of the iconic scenes created for Star Wars movies and learn to wield a light saber like a real Jedi Knight.

Enjoy an Evening Walk looking for bats on Hazeley Heath and listening for their calls with the help of bat detectors. These amazing flying mammals come out at dusk to feed. See how many species can be identified. People thinking of attending should wear stout footwear and be prepared for wet, uneven ground.

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th August 10am - 3.30pm Two days of intensive combat training with Stars Wars actor Richard Stride. Discover the secrets behind some of the iconic scenes created for Star Wars movies and learn to wield a light saber like a real Jedi Knight. Adult school Adults only.

Come and see the work of local artists and craftspeople in the beautiful setting of Sandham. Perhaps treat yourself or find a gift amongst the paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, glass and jewellery.

34 Artists showing textiles, glass, ceramics, furnishings, wood, paintings, prints and clothes, jam-packed in the quirky 3 floor house, studio and garden in the centre of Romsey. Free children’s Treasure Hunt.

Situated on a rural hilltop with panoramic views over Alice Holt Forest and the South Downs. The owner admits to being much more of an artist than a plantswoman, but has had great fun creating this 1½ acre garden full of interesting and unusual planting combinations.

Situated behind this elegant Georgian town house lies a surprising s-facing walled garden of 1 acre. From the raised terrace, enjoy the long vista across the croquet lawn to mature gardens beyond with glimpses of the Isle of Wight. Amusing and varied topiary underplanted with mixed herbaceous.

When Doctor John Dolittle is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Join us on a warm summer evening for a much-loved and exciting animal adventure.

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting. The event is organised by 33rd Management Ltd who created the first event in 2014. The events are aimed towards the family audience as there is simply something for everyone.

Once again The Pantaloons bring their own adaptations of a popular play. So entertaining, hilariously funny and suitable for the whole family. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! 2.00pm and 7.00pm performances.

A wonderful evening performance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility will be performed by the renowned Chapterhouse Theatre Company outdoors in our walled garden at Basing House. Join Chapterhouse this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

Steam-up Sunday with a display of vehicles of all ages. Southampton and District Heritage Transport Trust will be on site with their collection of buses. We will be all steamed up and the machinery working.

Situated behind this elegant Georgian town house lies a surprising s-facing walled garden of 1 acre. From the raised terrace, enjoy the long vista across the croquet lawn to mature gardens beyond with glimpses of the Isle of Wight. Amusing and varied topiary underplanted with mixed herbaceous.

Memories of the Great War - a walk around the old cemetery led by a well known guide from Southampton who will talk about those who are buried or with connections to the Great War or First World War. Especially as this is the 100th anniversary of the ending of WW1.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Get ready to discover the ghosts of Winchester in this Ultimate Ghost Tour Experience! Our guides will take you on a journey around the city’s historic streets sharing its many secrets with you.

An exhibition of over 700 pieces of work by the members of this well established art society. A huge selection of paintings, ceramics, woodwork and textiles to view and purchase. Free entry, pay and display car park.

Scream in Southampton with our interactive Southampton Ghost Tour. Right from the start you will be gripped by the many ghostly stories from Southampton’s eerie past.

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Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Courtney Marie Andrews. Artists performing: Courtney Marie Andrews .: Tickets avaiable.

Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

For the first time in 10 years, Europe’s greatest equestrian theatre show SPIRIT OF THE HORSE is coming to Broadlands Estate with a spectacular new production for 2018 – RENAISSANCE.

Sponsor a racing duck from 2 and take part in our action-packed afternoon at Winchester City Mill. The fun starts at 11am, with cake stalls and activities for all the family, and the race begins at 2pm. 11am - The fun starts.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

This may not be a garden but do come and be amazed by the sight of over 300 varieties of dahlias in our dedicated 1½ acre field. Prize winning blooms are in all colours, shapes and sizes and can be closely inspected from wheelchair friendly hard grass paths. An inspiration for all gardeners.

Gosport Cats Protection have a stall at Stubbington Fayre with CP merchandise including stationary and pretty jewellery with a feline theme. Also selling bric a brac, puzzles and craft makes. Stubbington Fayre is a lovely family day out with a huge variety of displays, stalls and arena events.