Ideas & Inspiration
Re-enactment at Basing House
Old Basing, near Basingstoke
Hampshire is a large, diverse county offering myriad opportunities to enjoy a great value day out with family and friends. Our new video below encapsulates the sheer variety on offer, from the glorious countryside to history and heritage and our itinerary ideas are a good starting point for putting together your own travel plans. Don't forget to request or download a visitor guide or speak to one of our friendly tourist information centre staff for help and advice.
Appreciate Hampshire
Appreciate everything Hampshire has to offer visitors, from peaceful countryside and riverside pubs to vibrant cities and historic ships.
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Appreciate Hampshire
Appreciate everything Hampshire has to offer visitors, from peaceful countryside and riverside pubs to vibrant cities and historic ships.
Duration: 02:38
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Good Food Hampshire
Hampshire boasts a rich heritage, unspoilt coastline and beautiful countryside. In Hampshire we're also proud of our fine food, from the exquisite dishes in our gourmet restaurants to the top quality produce in our farmers' markets including fresh trout and watercress. You'll find gastronomic delights in Hampshire all year round, at exciting food events and in our lively waterfront restaurants, cosy tearooms and fine ale pubs. This film showcases the best of our food and drink with plenty of ideas for fun days out with the family.
Duration: 04:18
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Be inspired by Hampshire
Be inspired by our whistle-stop tour of Hampshire in the UK, from historic houses and interactive museums to unspoilt countryside and mighty ships.
Duration: 02:46
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The New Forest | Discover The New Forest
The New Forest is a fantastic destination for the whole family. Located in Hampshire, England, The New Forest boasts some of the most amazing untouched countryside in the whole of England. Come and visit The New Forest and you will not be disappointed. http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/
Duration: 01:47
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
View the 60 second version of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard TV ad. Never before seen on Television and only available on the internet! Includes footage aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and in the Mary Rose ship hall. http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Duration: 01:11
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Visit Winchester: Attractions
A stunning showcase of some of the unmissable attractions that the beautiful Winchester district has to offer visitors. Fyfe Dangerfield's track 'She Needs Me' lets you know just why Winchester is where you want to be.
Duration: 04:53
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Paultons Park - The Theme Park for Families!
Paultons is the theme park for families! There are now over 50 family rides and attractions at Paultons including EDGE, a unique ride to the UK. Also new is Water Kingdom, an 8500 square foot kids' splash park paradise featuring over 20 ways to get wet. Other great favourites at Paultons include The Cobra rollercoaster (again unique to the UK), the Sky Swinger and The Raging River Ride log flume. All set in over 140 acres of stunning landscaped parkland and bird gardens Paultons is way too much fun for one day!
Duration: 02:10
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Hampshire Events 2012
2012 is a year of inspiration and celebration in Hampshire, with a wide range of exciting events including Dickens 2012, the opening of the Mary Rose Museum and the Best of British Festival.
Duration: 01:45
Hampshire Highlights
Map of Hampshire
Use our scroll feature to find out about places to visit in Hampshire, download a free map or purchase maps and guides from our online shop.
Jane Austen
Hampshire was the inspiration for many of Jane Austen's novels. From her home in Steventon, near Basingstoke, she wrote the first drafts of Northanger Abbey.
Family attractions
There are plenty of things to do in Hampshire to keep all the family happy, from animal attractions to steam trains, big ships and hands-on science.
Hampshire in Pictures
Explore the beauty of Hampshire in pictures provided by members of our Love Hampshire Flickr group.
Hampshire's Top 10's
Hampshire has a wide selection of country parks, heritage sites, visitor attractions and theme parks but where to start? We've created some themed top 10's to help you plan your visit.
Hampshire 2012
2012 is a year of celebration in the UK and Hampshire has a host of special events planned, from festivals to major museum openings.
Military heritage
Hampshire is home to both the Royal Navy and the British Army and our award-winning attractions tell the story of the country's naval, aviation and military history.
Stately homes and gardens
Hampshire has been home to some of Britain's greatest historical and literary figures- and the houses in which they lived are open for you to enjoy.
Where to Stay
Hampshire offers a wide choice of quality assured hotels, bed and breakfast, guest houses, self catering accommodation and camping & caravans.
















