Hampshire Events
The Laurel Canyon Experience
Sat 25 Apr 26
The Station Theatre, Hayling Island PO11 0EH
Step back into the golden age of harmony-rich songwriting with The Laurel Canyon Experience, returning by popular demand to the Station Theatre...
Guide Dogs Fundraiser with live music returns to Whiteley this weekend
Sat 25 Apr 26
Whiteley Shopping Centre,
Whiteley,
Fareham PO15 7PD
Whiteley is set to host a vibrant day of live music and community spirit this Saturday (25th April), as it welcomes back a special fundraising event...
Four Seasons Artists Annual Exhibition
Sat 25 Apr 26
Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Southampton SO45 1AZ
View the unique art of 9 talented artists based in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire
Southampton Record Fair
Sat 25 Apr 26
The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR
35 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the UK.
Prosecco and Printing
Fri 24 Apr 26
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
A brand new event hosted by Becky Boobala….Prosecco and Printing
Becky (as ever) will put her on fun twist of the popular ‘paint and sip’ evenings...
Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates
Fri 24 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Get ready to scream like it's 1999!
Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast...
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs'
Thu 23 Apr 26
Dummer Village Hall, Up Street, Dummer, Basingstoke RG25 2AK
Badapple Theatre presents the long-awaited sequel to their hit show The Daily Bread!
Crumbs is a laugh-out-loud, one-woman comedy from Kate Bramley...
ELO Again
Thu 23 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Direct from the West End
ELO Again are back with their stunning BACK to the BLUE Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the...
Sami Abu-Wardeh: Peace De Resistance
Thu 23 Apr 26
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
Sami Abu-Wardeh: Peace De Resistance. An utterly original show that asks whether resistance can be funny, and answers with laughter...
Quiz with Fish and Chip Supper
Thu 23 Apr 26
68 West Street Havant PO9 1LN
Join us on St George’s Day for a quiz and Fish and Chip Supper to help raise money for The Studio: Havant...
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tue 21 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
A whimsical tale of love, mischief, and magic!
Enter a world where love is unpredictable, fairies rule the night, and chaos reigns...
Southern Swing Band, big band.
Tue 21 Apr 26
The Churchillian, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LS
Listen to a 13 piece Big Band. They play all the big band standards, plus some newer ones, being accompanied by Julie Horton on vocals...
Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata
Mon 20 Apr 26
Theatre Royal
Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
La Traviata tells the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris and her passionate love affair with the young nobleman, Alfredo...
Terstan - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Terstan, Stockbridge SO20 6DW
A garden for all seasons, developed over 55 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings...
Southsea Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Southsea Gardens, Portsmouth PO4 0PR
Four gardens near to Southsea promenade are examples of what can be done in an urban setting. 35 and 67 Gains Road are small gardens designed and...
Spinners Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Spinners Garden, Lymington SO41 5QE
Peaceful woodland garden overlooking the Lymington valley with many rare and unusual plants. Drifts of trilliums, erythroniums and anemones light up...
Portsmouth Record Fair
Sat 18 Apr 26
Playland, 1-6 City Buildings, Commercial Road PO1 4BD
25 x 6 foot tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the South.
Twin Oaks Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Twin Oaks Water Garden, Eastleigh SO53 1LW
Suburban water garden. Enjoy spring colour from azaleas, rhododendrons and bulbs, then summer colour from perennials, water lilies and tropical...
Lord Wandsworth College - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Lord Wandsworth College, Hook RG29 1TB
Lord Wandsworth College is set in 1200 acres of rolling farmland and wooded valleys. The main college campus is set around formal lawns with mature...
Winchester Bookshop Crawl
Sat 18 Apr 26
Winchester SO23
Bookshop Crawl is coming back to Winchester, this year as part of Winchester Books Festival!
Come and spend a morning or an afternoon exploring...
SHOCC Dances: April Ceilidh with Glorystrokes & Nick Walden
Sat 18 Apr 26
Cuckoo Bushes Hall
The Hilt
Hiltingbury Recreation Ground
Hiltingbury Road
Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP
English Ceilidh (pronounced kaylee) is a lively, energetic, and upbeat version of English barn or country dancing, suitable for all ages...
A Squash and a Squeeze
Fri 17 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production
A musical adaptation of the best-selling book
A Squash and a Squeeze
Based on the original book A...
Jack Skipper: Skint
Fri 17 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a...
Circus Extreme
Fri 17 Apr 26
Mayflower Park
Town Quay SO14 2AN
IT'S BACK & IT'S BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER!!! THE 'WORLD'S MOST EXCITING CIRCUS IS BACK' FOR 2026!!!...
Timeshare Terror – murder mystery dining event
Fri 17 Apr 26
Botley Park Hotel and Spa, Winchester Road
Boorley Green
Southampton SO32 2UA
Join us for our ever-popular fiendish and fun murder mystery dining event, this time at Botley Park Hotel and Spa...
TWAWSI: The World As We See It…
Thu 16 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
DOUBLE BILL
Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…
Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music's new...
Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward
Wed 15 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life...
Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Tue 14 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
WINNER Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, Master of one-liners Mark Simmons had a...
Old Thatch & The Millennium Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
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...
Lepe House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
Lepe House Gardens, Southampton SO45 1AD
This 14 acre spring woodland garden was laid out in 1893. An embarkation point for D-Day, the lighthouse in the garden now marks the entrance to the...
Heavy Horse Demonstration Day
Sun 12 Apr 26
The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst SO42 7QH
A great day out for all the family. See the versatility of the heavy horse. We have:
Wagon Rides
Ring Displays
Horses Ridden and Driven
Punch...
Sounds of the 60s
Sun 12 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford -...
Live Wrestling in Portsmouth
Sat 11 Apr 26
Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre
69 Wilson Road
Portsmouth PO2 8LE
Live wrestling returns to Portsmouth when Venom Championship Wrestling take over the Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre...
Manor Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
Manor Lodge, Southampton SO30 2ER
1½ acre garden of an enthusiastic plantswoman. A garden still in evolution with established areas and new projects to give fresh interest each year...
Musica Poetica: Choral Concert
Sat 11 Apr 26
Church of the Resurrection, Penrhyn Ave, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 2AP
Musica Poetica: A love story between music and lyrics, featuring works from Haydn, Chilcott, Bob Dylan and more
Sonare, the acclaimed a cappella...
Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & cabaret in New Milton
Sat 11 Apr 26
forest arts centre, old milton road, new milton BH25 6DS
Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risqué and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling vaudeville show Hundred Watt Club bring a glittering, line-up...
Legend of Motown Live at The Lights |Andover
Sat 11 Apr 26
The Lights, West Street, Andover SP10 1AH
Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s...
That'll Be The Day
Sat 11 Apr 26
The Anvil
Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of That'll Be The Day...
Andover Record Fair
Sat 11 Apr 26
The Lights , West Street, Andover SP10 1AH
30 X 6ft Tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains.
Expert sellers from all over the UK.
Team Viking by James Rowland
Thu 9 Apr 26
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a full Viking burial...
Matt Forde: Defying Calamity
Thu 9 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds...
Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Thu 9 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
The UK's Ultimate Tribute to the Global Sensation… Ms Rachel!
Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms...
Exit 6 presents... Easter film showcase
Wed 8 Apr 26
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
Join us for a brilliant evening of short films this Easter curated by the team from Exit 6 film festival...
There's a Snake in My School by David Walliams
Tue 7 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Based on David Walliams' number one bestselling book, There's a Snake in My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical...
Cat in the Hat
Tue 7 Apr 26
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party.
Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat...
Beechenwood Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 6 Apr 26
Beechenwood Farm, Hook RG29 1JA
Opening for over 40 yrs, this 2 acre garden with many parts. Lawn meandering through woodland with drifts of spring bulbs...
MyCarBOOTY Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot Sale - FREE buyer entry
Mon 6 Apr 26
Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP
Our ever popular outdoor car boot sale in the rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find on A325 main road. Large level grass site. Well established...
MyCarBOOTY Sunday Car Boot Sale
Sun 5 Apr 26
Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP
Our ever popular outdoor car boot sale in the rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find and easily accessed from the A325 Farnham to Bordon road...
Easter at Stansted House
Sun 5 Apr 26
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Visit Stansted House this Easter and enjoy a fun filled family day out, with children visiting the House for free...
Pylewell Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Apr 26
Pylewell Park, Lymington SO41 5SJ
A large parkland garden laid out in 1890. Enjoy a walk along the extensive informal grass and moss paths down to the lakes...
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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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