Key events 2012
2012 is a year of celebration and inspiration in Hampshire as Olympic fever sweeps the nation. Here is a taster of what's on in the county next year. Also take a look at our Hampshire 2012 page with information for residents and visitors and watch our film about events in Hampshire in 2012.
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April 2012 |
Southampton SeaCity Museum opening
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25 May - 26 July 2012 |
The Best of British FestivalWinchester is proud to be marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a series of special events showcasing everything that makes Britain great. There will be music, dancing, children's activities and of course a street party fit for a queen. |
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July 2012 |
Olympic Torch RelayThe Olympic torch is passing through Hampshire on 11, 14, 15 and 16 July 2012. |
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9 - 15 July 2012 |
Farnborough International AirshowFarnborough's Airshow is the largest global event of its kind with over 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defence, space and security sectors and flying displays. |
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16 - 25 September 2012 |
PSP Southampton BoatshowAnnual boat show for families and enthusiasts with plenty of activities, events and entertainment. |
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Late 2012 |
Opening of the new Mary Rose MuseumThe hull of the Mary Rose is currently withdrawn from public view as part of a £35 million heritage project to build an internationally-renowned boat-shaped museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. She sunk in 1545 and was one of King Henry VIII's favourite ships. |
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All year |
Dickens 2012Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth, and Portsmouth is celebrating his 200th birthday with a series of events, concluding with the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This forms part of a national campaign called Dickens 2012. |
Don't miss...
Best of British Festival 2012
Winchester is proud to be marking The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the run up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games with a series of special events showcasing everything that makes Britain great. Between 25 May...
Hampshire Food Festival
A month-long celebration of local culinary delights, offering plenty to satisfy the taste buds of every visitor. The annual festival boasts in excess of 100 events including farm walks, producer open days and...
London 2012 Community Live Site
Watch the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics live on a giant screen in the Winchester Cathedral Outer Close. The screen will be in place from the 27 July to the 12 August for the Olympic Games and from 29...


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