10 days out for sunny days
The sun is shining, the sky is blue and wonderful attractions are waiting for you. Take the plunge and enjoy our fine-weather days out in Hampshire.
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Take a trip to the seaside! Hampshire has several beaches recommended by the MSC's Good Beach Guide, so on a hot summer's day, why not go for a swim in the sea?
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Enjoy walks or a boat ride along one of Britain's most beautiful waterways, with its locks, wildlife, bridges and colourful canal boats. Stop off at the Canal Visitor Centre for information on the canal's interesting history.
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Enjoy spectacular views of the Beaulieu River from this unique 18th century village, with its fascinating Maritime Museum. Walk or cycle from Beaulieu village to make your day out even more special, or take a river cruise.
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Enjoy people watching from one of the many waterside restaurants at lively Gunwharf Quays, with contemporary art at the Aspex Gallery an added bonus.
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Mouth-watering chutneys, delicious chocolates, gorgeous cheeses - you'll find them all at Hampshire's Farmers' Markets, selling top quality local produce all over the county. Don't miss Winchester, the largest farmers' market in the UK.
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Take to the water while the sun shines and see frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers and famous ships on this enjoyable harbour tour of Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard.
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See the remains of a Roman Empire! Walk the Roman Town Walls and re-live history at the former Iron Age and Roman settlement of Calleva Atrebatum, which is still being excavated. Open all year round, dogs on leads are welcome.
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Kids will love the historic cannons and big guns but there are also amazing 360-degree views over the Solent and the Meon Valley from this 19-acre hilltop fortification, built to protect Portsmouth.
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As well as 12,000 different plant types in these lovely gardens, enjoy the fabulous collection of sculptures dotted among them as part of the summer Art in the Garden exhibition.
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Explore walking trails, a dedicated cycle route and an orienteering course in this beautiful 1,000-acre park, with its ornamental lake, woodland, follies, walled garden, ornamental farm and glasshouses. Bikes can be hired.
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