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Hampshire offers a wealth of treasures, from rolling countryside , unspoilt beaches, glorious gardens and pretty villages to ancient forests, bustling market towns , historic ships and imposing castles.

Hampshire's Top 10: Hampshire is a unique county of rolling green hills, tranquil 'chocolate-box' villages and ancient forests, combined with the vibrant cities of Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton.

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Visit Hampshire, the official tourism website for Hampshire, is managed by the Tourism Section at Hampshire County Council .

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Where to Stay in Hampshire

Hampshire has a great range of places to stay for visitors.

Accommodation Search: Please use the blue search box on the right hand side of this page to look for inspected accommodation in Hampshire. How do I use the search box? You can use as many or as few fields as you wish.
Accommodation in Basingstoke: A wide choice of hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses to suit all budgets are available in Basingstoke . Select 'Basingstoke area' from the 'Area' drop down list in the blue accommodation search box on the right hand side.
Accommodation in Gosport: Look no further for quality assured hotel, bed and breakfast, guest house and self-catering accommodation in Gosport .
Accommodation in Gosport: Look no further for quality assured hotel, bed and breakfast, guest house and self-catering accommodation in Gosport .
Accommodation in Portsmouth: The waterfront city of Portsmouth offers a range of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and self-catering for leisure and business visitors to Hampshire.
Accommodation in Southampton: Southampton offers a wide variety of hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering to business and leisure visitors to Hampshire.
Accommodation on Hayling Island: Are you looking for somewhere to stay on Hayling Island ? We feature a range of quality assured hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and self-catering properties.
Accommodation Ratings: All the accommodation featured on Visit Hampshire has been quality assessed by either VisitBritain * or the AA , or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment.
How to book: You can book directly with the establishments featured on this website. Use the blue search box opposite to find the accommodation you want, then please ring or email to make a booking enquiry and check availability.
Advanced Search: Visit our Advanced Search page.

Privacy Policy

Hampshire County Council is committed to protecting your privacy as a user of our website www.visit-hampshire.co.uk ("the Site"), and the confidentiality of any personal information that you may provide us with during your visit to the Site.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions of Use of the Visit Hampshire Website Please read this carefully as it affects your legal rights and sets out the Terms on which we allow you to use this Website and the information contained within it.

Things to Do in Hampshire

If you're looking for a relaxing holiday with fine food , beautiful gardens, historic houses and fascinating museums, visit Hampshire for top attractions.

A Taste of Hampshire - Food & Drink: National award-winning cheeses, fresh trout, tempting chocolate, fresh watercress, beers and wine, quality meat, chutney and jam.....Hampshire has an abundance of quality food and drink grown, produced and reared in the county.
Attractions search: Please use the blue search box on the right hand side of this page to look for ideas for days out in Hampshire.
Charming Countryside: Visit the official tourism website for Hampshire's Countryside , featuring accommodation and attractions in North Hampshire, East Hampshire and Test Valley. Hampshire is a haven for nature lovers as well as those who simply appreciate beautiful and varied countryside.
Great Days Out: Visit our Great Days Out page.
Hampshire Hospitality Awards: A new quality assessment scheme for restaurants, tea rooms, pubs, cafés and other eateries was launched last year in Hampshire on behalf of the regional tourist board, Tourism South East.
Outdoor activities: With attractive countryside and miles of beautiful coastline, Hampshire has a wealth of opportunities for watersports, horse-riding, fishing, cycling and walking.
The Solent: Hampshire's history is closely linked with the sea. Explore this seagoing heritage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with its famous ships and museums, or have a go at sailing and water sports at one of the many centres on the Solent.
Towns and cities: With its central location on the south coast, getting to Hampshire couldn't be easier. Only one hour from London and with excellent transport links, it's the ideal destination for short breaks and family holidays.
Shopping & Markets: If you're looking for excellent shopping on the south coast, look no further than Hampshire.
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, Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice, and went shopping in Andover, Alton and Alresford.
Rain or shine: Check out the local weather forecast , take a look at our Hampshire web cams or see our ideas below for great days out, whatever the weather.
What's On: Hampshire has many festivals and special events. Tall ships, pirate shows, live music and spectacular boats make the annual Southampton Boat Show a day out to remember.

Visitor Information

Whether you are planning a short break or just a day trip, the Hampshire visitor information section is designed to help you make the most of your stay.

Map of Hampshire: Download a PDF version of this map 336kb Visit our Towns and Cities page for information on Winchester , Portsmouth , Southampton , the New Forest and our other key destinations in Hampshire.
Request a brochure: Visit our Request a brochure page.
Tourist Information Centres: Tourist Information Centres are there to help you make the most of your visit to the area. Staff can offer suggestions for days out, check availability at inspected accommodation and book you a room.
How to get to Hampshire: Hampshire is just an hour from London and its excellent transport links make it an easy destination to reach, whether you are travelling by road, train, ferry, coach or bus.
Business Visitors: With excellent access to M3 and M27 motorways, together with the airports at Heathrow, Farnborough, Southampton and Bournemouth, Hampshire is a popular business tourism area. This includes the larger towns and cities of Southampton , Portsmouth , Farnborough and Basingstoke.
Contact Us: Thank you for your interest in Visit Hampshire, the official tourism website for Hampshire managed by Hampshire County Council .

Your Hampshire

If you've visited Hampshire we'd love to hear your stories and find out what were the highlights of your stay. Share your memories and tales of any hidden gems you discovered while in Hampshire.

Site feedback: Visit our Site feedback page.
Special offers in Hampshire: Here is a selection of special offers to tempt you to come and experience the very best of Hampshire. Timeless Treasures Inspiration for Richard Adam's Watership Down, Jane Austen and Gilbert White, Hampshire's countryside captivates the imagination.
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Industry

Hampshire has a vibrant visitor economy , with tourism contributing an estimated £2.72 billion to the Hampshire economy and supporting up to 65,000 full time equivalent jobs.

Local Industry: The accommodation, visitor attraction and events database used by this website is managed by local authority tourism services in most instances.
Advertising on Visit Hampshire: Database entries The data in our accommodation, attraction and event searches is created, managed and owned by official data stewards across Hampshire. This information is also displayed on Visit South East England, Enjoy England and Visit Britain websites.
Tourism in Hampshire: Visit our Tourism in Hampshire page.
Media: If you are a member of the media and have an enquiry about Hampshire, please contact: Julie Gosling Press Officer Recreation and Heritage Hampshire County Council Tel 01962 846006 Email the press office Image Library High resolution images are ...
Groups & travel trade: Visit our Groups & travel trade page.
Photo Library: Visit our Photo Library page.

Request a Brochure

Visitor guides are produced by the key destinations in Hampshire, featuring details on accommodation, ideas for days out and maps. Click on the links below to order or download a brochure.