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Rural Escapes

Find out about things to do in rural Hampshire

National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Hampshire is now home to two National Parks
Dog friendly Hampshire
Find out about dog friendly pubs, walks, beaches and accommodation

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  • Feeding the penguins at Birdworld
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  • Win a Hampshire Fare Hamper!
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  • Horrible Science at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum
  • Feeding the giraffes at Marwell Wildlife
  • Hampshire Farmers' Markets

Outdoor Activities

The River Test

The River Test

Test Valley

With attractive countryside and miles of coastline, Hampshire has a wealth of opportunities to pursue outdoor activities from the calm to the exhilarating. Click through the box below for ideas of things to do in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions

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  • Walks

    Walking in Bolderwood in the New Forest

    Hampshire has over 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and long distance trails which enables you to explore some of the UK's most exquisite countryside.

    Go to the Walks page

  • Cycling

    Cycling in Hampshire's countryside

    Cycling in Hampshire is made easy with over 750 miles of marked routes for beginners and enthusiasts.

    Go to the Cycling page

  • Horse riding

    Horse Riding at the Blue Lagoon | ©Visit Britain

    There are many picturesque trails for horse riding in Hampshire, passing through beautiful rolling hills, heaths, downland, forests and meadows.

    Go to the Horse riding page

  • Watersports

    Sailing at Hayling Island near Chichester

    Hampshire is the top destination in the UK for sailing, yachting and windsurfing as well as playing host to Cowes Week and the Southampton International Boat Show.

    Go to the Watersports page

  • Fishing

    Fishing on the River Test

    There are many coarse and fly fishing lakes in Hampshire as well as the famed clear chalk streams of the River Test famous for its trout.

    Go to the Fishing page

  • Golf

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    With its vast open spaces, Hampshire has over 80 golf courses to choose from.

    Go to the Golf page

  • Cricket

    Twenty20 Semi Final 2008_4 The rose Bowl

    Not only is Hampshire home to one of the most sought after cricket grounds in England, the Rose Bowl, its history of cricket can be traced back to 1622.

    Go to the Cricket page

  • Adrenaline activities

    Go Ape! high wire courses

    From snowboarding and paragliding to indoor climbing, Hampshire can provide it all!

    Go to the Adrenaline activities page