Hampshire Events
FREE taster session with the Ringwood Rock Choir
Wed 9 Jul 25
The Trinity Centre, 51 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Ringwood?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen adapted by Matthew Francis
Mon 7 Jul 25
Maskers Studio Theatre
Off Emsworth Road
Shirley
Southampton SO15 3LX
Jane Austen's classic Gothic Rom Com!
A coming-of-age comedy of manners (and ill manners), of reading and misreading, by Jane Austen,...
Hook Village Show
Sun 6 Jul 25
Hartletts Park, 17 Rookswood Close, Hook RG27 9NR
Basingstoke Silver Band: Join Basingstoke Silver Band and the BSB Cavaliers Drum Corps for a fantastic day of music, performance, and community...
Old Thatch & The Millennium Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Jul 25
Old Thatch & The Millennium Barn, Hook RG27 8DD
Who could resist visiting Old Thatch, a chocolate box thatched cottage (not open), featured on film and TV, a smallholding with a 5 acre garden and...
Little Seedlings Club: Rainforest Explorers
Sun 6 Jul 25
Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB
Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring young explorers and inviting families along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club workshop this July...
Little Seedlings Club: Rainforest Explorers
Sun 6 Jul 25
Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN
Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring young explorers and inviting families along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club workshop this July...
Hat Fair 2025
Sat 5 Jul 25
Winchester City Centre SO23 8SB
Last year saw the festival celebrate its 50th birthday in style, and this year it will return to its roots with a focus on our Hatters (buskers) and...
Southampton Youth Brass Band Performance
Sat 5 Jul 25
Romsey Bandstand, Romsey Memorial Park, The Meads, Romsey SO51 8HB
Southampton Youth Brass Band: Southampton Youth Brass Band performance at Romsey Bandstand
ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show
Sat 5 Jul 25
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
56 East Street
Havant PO9 1BS
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand…Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our...
The Artful Summer Weekend - Contemporary Arts & Crafts
Sat 5 Jul 25
Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA
The Artful Summer weekend is a free to enter two day contemporary Summer Art & Craft Fair at the Sir Harold Hillier Visitor Centre near Romsey...
Southampton Thai Festival
Sat 5 Jul 25
Hoglands Park, Southampton SO14 1JZ
This family owned event, showcases the very best of Thai culture. This includes traditional Thai Cuisine, Cultural Arts such as Dance, Music, Muay...
Crawley Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Jul 25
Crawley Gardens, Winchester SO21 2PR
Crawley is a pretty period village nestling in chalk downland with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond...
Wickham Stitches Comedy Club
Fri 4 Jul 25
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane PO17 5AL
Wow. What a summer show!
*brand new announcement! Gary Delaney will be popping in to try his latest jokes before his next tour!...
L'italiana in Algeri at Longhope Opera
Fri 4 Jul 25
Longhope, Newton Valence GU34 3RB
Join Scherzo Ensemble for their sixth production at Longhope Opera set within the stunning backdrop of the South Downs...
Hayling Stitches Comedy Club
Fri 4 Jul 25
Hayling Island Community Centre PO11 0HB
Wow! What a line up!
Stitches is back in Hayling with a host of comedians you won’t even find on the same line up in London!...
Hat Fair Community Celebration
Fri 4 Jul 25
Theatre Royal Winchester ,Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Join us for a one-off special experience at our Hat Fair Community Celebration – a night brimming with dance, music, words and celebration across the...
An Evening with Tottenham Legends
Fri 4 Jul 25
Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX
Come and join Tottenham Legends: Ledley King ands Ossie Ardiles along with host Graham Roberts to hear first hand accounts from your favourite...
B2B Growth Expo Business Networking Bournemouth - 3rd July 2025
Thu 3 Jul 25
City Gate Church, Bournemouth
138A Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth United Kingdom BH8 8AS
Join Bournemouth Business Expo Networking for powerful networking, expert insights, and endless opportunities! Connect, learn, and grow...
Bournemouth B2B Growth Expo 2025|Book Your Stand at a Premier B2B Show
Thu 3 Jul 25
Citygate Church Bournemouth
138A Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth United Kingdom BH8 8AS
Live Workshops | Live Networking | Live Speakers | Exhibitors
Here are just a few perks of joining us at the show:
• Meet the team, as we exhibit...
Grow How: Pest Control for a Healthy Garden
Wed 2 Jul 25
Southampton Road, Cadnam SO40 2NB
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting free Grow How demonstrations at stores across the UK to encourage locals to grow their own and make the most of...
Grow How: Pest Control for a Healthy Garden
Wed 2 Jul 25
Salisbury Road, Andover SP11 7DN
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting free Grow How demonstrations at stores across the UK to encourage locals to grow their own and make the most of...
FREE taster session with the Fleet Rock Choir
Wed 2 Jul 25
Church on the Heath, The Key, Elvetham Heath, Fleet GU51 1HA
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Fleet Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Lucy Hewes...
Join our choir in Hedge End for a FREE taster session
Wed 2 Jul 25
Wellstead Primary School, Wellstead Way, Hedge End SO30 2LE
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Stanford House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Jun 25
Stanford House, Winchester SO22 4NX
Lovely ¾ acre garden with strong design. Redeveloped since 2003 by architect owners to complement Georgian house, lawned garden, shady woodland and...
Longstock Park Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Jun 25
Longstock Park Water Garden, Stockbridge SO20 6EH
Famous water garden with extensive collection of aquatic and bog plants set in 7 acres of woodland with rhododendrons and azaleas...
Southsea Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Jun 25
Southsea Gardens, Portsmouth PO4 0PR
Southsea Gardens expands to four town gardens this year. All are near to the promenade and are examples of what can be done in an urban setting...
Summer Family Day | Tales from the Lighthouse
Sun 29 Jun 25
Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ
A musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea…
Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild...
Turner Sims Summer Family Day 2025
Sun 29 Jun 25
Turner Sims, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Join us this summer for a day of magical musical activities and events for children and grown-ups of all ages...
Yazz Ahmed
Sun 29 Jun 25
Turner Sims, Building 52, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Jazz FM Award Winner and one of the most influential trumpeters of her generation, Yazz Ahmed closes our Summer Festival...
26 Lower Newport Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 28 Jun 25
26 Lower Newport Road, Aldershot GU12 4QD
A T-shaped town garden full of ideas, split into four distinct sections; a semi-enclosed patio area with pots and water feature; a free-form lawn...
Kingfishers Care Home - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 28 Jun 25
Kingfishers Care Home, New Milton BH25 7FJ
This colourful and vibrant care home garden offers wide winding paths to stroll to its various points of interest; colourful herbaceous borders, a...
Southampton Record Fair
Sat 28 Jun 25
The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR
35 X 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains,
expert sellers, free record cleaning service (one record)...
Hollycombe Model Weekend
Sat 28 Jun 25
Hollycombe Steam in the Country, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook GU30 7LP
Marvel at the wonder of fairground models, miniature steam, model railway layouts, model r/c trucks, r/c tanks, r/c racing cars, a model tank battle,...
An Audience with Vince Cable
Fri 27 Jun 25
Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
Who is Vince Cable (aka the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable)? He is best known as a politician who was a key figure, for five years, in the Coalition Cabinet...
Pulman & Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells
Thu 26 Jun 25
Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating...
Mill House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 26 Jun 25
Mill House, Basingstoke RG24 9HU
Set in a private valley, the 3 acres of domestic fruit, vegetables, wild flowers and casual planting are arranged around a power generating...
Join our choir in Hedge End for a FREE taster session
Wed 25 Jun 25
Wellstead Primary School, Wellstead Way, Hedge End SO30 2LE
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Hedge End Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Waterlooville/Emsworth Rock Choir
Wed 25 Jun 25
Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville PO7 7AY
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Waterlooville Rock Choir is led by choir leader Rachel Hart...
Join our choir in Hedge End for a FREE taster session
Wed 25 Jun 25
Wellstead Primary School, Wellstead Way, Hedge End SO30 2LE
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Join our choir in Southampton for a FREE taster session
Wed 25 Jun 25
Colbury Memorial Hall, Main Road, Totton, Colbury, Southampton SO40 7EL
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Colbury, Southampton Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Romsey Rock Choir
Tue 24 Jun 25
Abbey United Reformed Church Hall, The Abbey, Romsey SO51 8EL
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Romsey Rock Choir is led by local musician Fraser Simpson...
FREE taster session with the New Forest Rock Choir
Tue 24 Jun 25
Brockenhurst College (Main Hall), Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Brockenhurst choir is run by vocal tutor Chris Mutch-Jones...
Oasiz 2025 UK Tour
Tue 24 Jun 25
Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester. SO23 8SB
OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands - a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went...
Schubert’s Trout Quintet
Tue 24 Jun 25
Turner Sims, Building 52, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ
A stellar cast of musicians combines for two classical masterpieces in the final concert of Cordelia Williams’ series...
Terstan - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Jun 25
Terstan, Stockbridge SO20 6DW
A garden for all seasons, developed over 55 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings...
Wicor Primary School Community Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Jun 25
Wicor Primary School Community Garden, Fareham PO16 9DL
As shown on BBC Gardeners' World in 2017. Beautiful school gardens tended by pupils, staff and community gardeners...
The Thatched Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Jun 25
The Thatched Cottage, Alton GU34 3EG
Hidden behind a C16 thatched cottage is an enticing 1½ acre garden. Colourful pots welcome you onto the terrace and four ducks await on the pond...
Twelve Hours
Sun 22 Jun 25
The Walled Garden RG22 4ET
It's December 1802. It is a big decision to say, Yes, to a marriage proposal. It is even a bigger decision to refuse the offer the next...
Steeleford Supercar Show 2025
Sun 22 Jun 25
Stansted House, Rowlands Castle PO9 6DX
Bigger and better for 2025!
Join us on the 22nd June at Stansted House, Hampshire for another mega lineup of supercars...
Pines Corner Wildlife Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Jun 25
Pines Corner Wildlife Garden, Eastleigh SO53 1FJ
¼ acre garden designed for nature with native flowers and shrubs, and maintained for the ecosystem. Meadow and flowering lawn, hedgerows, dragonfly...
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Things to do around Hampshire
Hampshire, a county in southern England, offers a wealth of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures, cultural exploration, or family-friendly fun, Hampshire has something to suit every taste. Here are some top things to do in Hampshire:
1. Explore Brockenhurst in the New Forest:
- Brockenhurst is a charming village in the heart of the New Forest. Enjoy scenic walks through ancient woodlands, spot wildlife, and cool off in the Balmer Lawn waters. For lunch, head to The Huntsman or indulge in a meal at The Pig, where you can also visit the on-site animals. Brockenhurst is well-connected to other New Forest villages, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
2. Cycle through Lyndhurst and Enjoy Afternoon Tea:
- Visit Lyndhurst, known for the New Forest Lavender Farm. Capture stunning photos amidst the purple lavender shoots. Explore the high street with its unique shops and cozy cafes for afternoon tea. Don't miss the traditional pubs for a pint.
3. Discover Farlington Marshes and Hilsea Lines:
- Explore Farlington Marshes at the top of Portsea Island. Combine it with a trip to Hilsea Lines or venture into Southsea for more exploration. These natural areas offer scenic walks and birdwatching opportunities.
4. Visit Winchester Cathedral and City:
- Winchester Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Explore its historic interiors, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about its rich history. Wander through Winchester's charming streets, visit local shops, and enjoy a meal at one of the city's restaurants.
5. Enjoy the South Downs National Park:
- Hampshire is home to a part of the South Downs National Park. Take a hike along the rolling hills, enjoy breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in nature. Pack a picnic and savor the serene surroundings.
6. Discover Historic Portsmouth:
- Visit Portsmouth, a historic naval city. Explore the Historic Dockyard, home to the HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. Walk along the waterfront, visit the Spinnaker Tower, and learn about Portsmouth's maritime heritage.
7. Relax at Hayling Island Beach:
- Head to Hayling Island for a relaxing beach day. Enjoy sandy shores, beach huts, and coastal walks. It's a great spot for families and beachcombers.
8. Explore Jane Austen's House Museum:
- Literature enthusiasts will appreciate Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton. Visit the former home of the beloved author, explore the gardens, and learn about her life and works.
9. Visit Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum:
- Explore Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum. Discover vintage cars, explore the Beaulieu Palace House, and stroll through the picturesque grounds. Don't miss the Beaulieu Abbey and the serene Beaulieu River.
10. Sample Local Cuisine and Pubs:
- Hampshire offers delightful food experiences. Try traditional dishes, visit local pubs, and savor regional flavors. Whether it's a hearty meal or a cream tea, Hampshire's culinary scene won't disappoint.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural heritage, Hampshire promises an enriching and diverse day out!
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