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Event Highlights

The Story of Pride and Prejudice Exhibition

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The Story of Pride and Prejudice Exhibition

21/01/13-31/05/13

Bishops Waltham Festival

Overlord Military Spectacular

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Overlord Military Spectacular

25/05/13-27/05/13

Highclere Game & Country Fair

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Takes place

26/05/13-27/05/13

Peppa pig at the Watercress Line

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Peppa pig at the Watercress Line

27/05/13-02/06/13

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Buckler's Hard near Beaulieu

Buckler's Hard near Beaulieu

The New Forest

Hampshire has it all, from attractive coastline and beautiful countryside to the varied attractions of Portsmouth, the New Forest and Winchester. Only one hour from London and with excellent transport links, it's the ideal destination for short breaks and family holidays.

Scroll through the box below to find information about our main areas of interest, or use our click-through map to explore the area and begin your journey of Hampshire.

  

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  • Rural Escapes

    Wherwell, Test Valley

    With its gentle walks, pretty villages and welcoming pubs, Hampshire’s countryside is a hidden gem for visitors

    Go to the Rural Escapes page

  • Map of Hampshire

    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.

    Go to the Map of Hampshire page

  • East Hampshire & South Downs

    Shopping in Petersfield, East Hampshire

    With the spectacular hills of the South Downs and the lovely chalk streams and water meadows of the Meon Valley, East Hampshire has a lot to offer visitors to rural Hampshire.

    Go to the East Hampshire & South Downs page

  • The New Forest

    The New Forest

    Step back in time and discover the charm and natural beauty of this unique destination. The New Forest is England's newest National Park and was once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror.

    Go to the The New Forest page

  • Winchester & central Hampshire

    A stroll past Winchester Cathedral

    Winchester's attractions form the cultural and historic heart of Hampshire, and there are also a wealth of picturesque villages and market towns to explore in the vicinity.

    Go to the Winchester & central Hampshire page

  • North Hampshire

    Basingstoke's 'Top of Town'

    Breathtaking views, lovely walking and cycling trails and picturesque villages make rural North Hampshire a hidden delight for visitors.

    Go to the North Hampshire page

  • Test Valley

    Fishing on the River Test

    Renound internationally for fly fishing, Test Valley's thatched cottages, picturesque villages and welcoming pubs add to the area's charm and there are attractions for all ages.

    Go to the Test Valley page

  • The Solent

    View of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth from the Gosport Ferry

    In Southampton, Gosport and Portsmouth you'll find a wealth of literary, artistic and historical attractions and along the coastline there are nature reserves, country parks and activity centres.

    Go to the The Solent page