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The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition Exhibition
The renowned Sunday Times Watercolour Competition is the largest and most prestigious prize for contemporary watercolour painting in the UK.
Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery
Market Place
Basingstoke
Today to Tue 12 Mar
Be Happy, Harry Hippo!
Harry Hippo has lost his smile and can’t seem to get it back. No matter what he tries or where he looks, Harry can’t find his smile anywhere. What will he do?
Join Hodgepodge Theatre on their quest to deliver the ultimate pick-me-up to one of the world’s most massive mammals.
The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire
Today
Elizabeth Blackadder: From the Artist’s Studio
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder is one of our greatest artists: the first woman to be elected both to the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy, she was given the prestigious title of Her Majesty’s Painter and Limner in Scotland in 2001.
Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester
Today to Mon 18 Mar
Martin Snape: An Artist’s View of Gosport
Martin Snape (1852 – 1930) is one of Gosport’s most celebrated artists. An accomplished topographical painter with a keen interest in the flora and fauna of Hampshire, Snape’s love of the area is evident in his sensitive depictions of the town, the harbour front and surrounding landscapes.
Gosport Gallery
Walpole Road
Gosport
Today to Tue 26 Mar
Curious About Portsmouth
Have fun discovering Portsmouth with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Portsmouth? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Portsmouth City Centre Starts: Historic Dockyard, The Hard Portsmouth
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Circus Wonderland
Britain’s most magical circus is returning to Fareham with a brand new show that promises fun for all the family.
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington, Fareham
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Lily and The Albatross
a family tale about wild birds and wild ambitions with songs dances and puppets Age 5+
The Ashcroft Arts Centre Osborne road Fareham
Today
The Vyne - Geocaching: The lost toys
William Wiggett Chutes children have been playing in the woods. Unfortunately, these young Victorian adventurers have managed to lose four of their toys along the way. Can you help the children find them again' To get started, all you need is a free account with geocaching.
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke,
Today to Tue 12 Mar
Petersfield and Margaret River: A wine tasting experience
Mention the Margaret River to a wine aficionado and they will know that it is a premier wine region in the south west of Western Australia, approximately 170 miles from Perth. What they probably will not know is its connection to the High Street, Petersfield in the 1830’s.
Petersfield Physic Garden, Petersfield High Street, Petersfield
Today
The Vyne - Pesky pest trail
Something has been guzzling away at a piece of historic fabric at The Vyne. On this creepy-crawly challenge, use what you learn about bugs to work out which one did it.
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke,
Today to Tue 16 Apr
Mottisfont - Thelwell: Laughter and Landscapes exhibition
A welcome return to the world of Norman Thelwell, featuring plump ponies, social satire and idyllic local landscapes. There’ll be old favourites on show, including the antics of iconic characters Penelope and her mischievous pony, Kipper.
Mottisfont, Mottisfont, near Romsey
Today to Fri 5 Apr
The Vyne - Dress like a Victorian
How would you have looked if you had been alive during the Victorian period' In the house, peruse our costume rail and pick yourself a Victorian outfit to try on. Please note those dressed as servants might be given work to do about the house. Booking Not Needed. Children must supervise their adults at all times.
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke,
Today to Tue 16 Apr
The Vyne - Victorian children’s trail
On this family trail through the gardens, see if you can find ten Victorian children that used to live at The Vyne. Pick up your 1 trail sheet from Visitor Reception and look out for Martha Chutes ten children in The Vynes gardens. Booking Not Needed. Children must supervise their adults at all times.
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke,
Today to Tue 16 Apr
Mottisfont - February half term: Country Capers
Mischievous activities inspired by Norman Thelwell’s love of the countryside. Explore the grounds with our Thelwell-themed family trail, which includes a craft activity to take home. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.
Mottisfont, Mottisfont, near Romsey
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Salsa Weekly Classes with Salsa Southampton at TLC
Wednesdays and Thursdays - Salsa weekly classes with Salsa Southampton at TLC–
Where: St. Barnabas Church Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6QS
When: 8.15pm - 9.
TLC Studio St Barnabas Hall, Lodge Road, Southampton
Today, Wed 27 Feb, Thu 28 Feb, Wed 6 Mar, Thu 7 Mar, Wed 13 Mar, Thu 14 Mar, Wed 20 Mar, Thu 21 Mar, Wed 27 Mar, Thu 28 Mar
A Month of Sundays, a comedy by Bob Larbey
Sparkling with wit, the play centres round two residents of a care home who prove conclusively that laughter is the best medicine
Sheet Village Hall, Petersfield
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Jack and the Beanstalk
Come and join Jack and his friends as they work together to save their village from the evil giant Blunderbore!
The Phoenix Players present their annual pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk!
FEBRUARY HALF TERM!!
Trinity Theatre, Albert Road, (inside Francis Avenue), Southsea
Today to Sun 24 Feb
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Family Space Festival
The Family Space Festival features half-term cosmic adventure workshops and three space-themed theatre performances at The Spring.
19th - 22nd - Cosmic Adventure Workshops: Half-term workshops for children under 10. Travel to a new planet and help us make it home.
23-24th Feb: Ready Steady Lift Off!
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
56 East Street
Havant
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Padnell Junior School
At PH Camps, we offer such a wide range of different physical and non-physical camp activities, there is something for all types of children. All of our great camp activities are sure to get everyone engaged and enjoying themselves!
Padnell Junior School
Padnell Road
Cowplain
Waterlooville
Hants
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Kimpton Primary School
At PH Camps, we offer such a wide range of different physical and non-physical camp activities, there is something for all types of children. All of our great camp activities are sure to get everyone engaged and enjoying themselves!
Kimpton, Fyfield & Thruxton CofE Primary School
Thruxton Hill
Kimpton
Andover
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Luke Daniels and Nancy Kerr
Two of the British folk scene’s top performers performing their own and each other’s music.
The Ashcroft Arts Centre Osborne road Fareham
Today
Mystery at the Fort
Calling all junior super sleuths! This February half term we’re following in the footsteps of the great Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes.
Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Today and Fri 22 Feb
February half term at Mottisfont
Explore Mottisfont’s grounds with a ‘Country Capers’ half term trail, full of mischievous activities inspired by the National Trust property’s Thelwell exhibition. The exhibition includes child-friendly labels, too.
Mottisfont, National Trust, Nr Romsey
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Thelwell: Laughter and Landscapes exhibition
A welcome return to the world of popular cartoonist Norman Thelwell, featuring plump ponies, local landscapes, and social satire.
Mottisfont, National Trust, Nr Romsey
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Tinderbox
Award winning contemporary folk duo Tinderbox originally formed in 1997 and feature Dublin born singer-songwriter Monique Houraghan and UK guitarist/songwriter Dan Tucker.
With five studio albums and one live album under their belts, Tinderbox have amassed an impressive catalogue of self-penned music.
The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire
Fri 22 Feb 19