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Make November a month to remember – from Bonfire Night fun to winter illuminations, and festive markets to Father Christmas’ first appearances of the year.

Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this November.

Panto season has arrived – oh yes it has! – and with it a warm welcome of cheerful characters, sparkling stage sets, and joyful singalong music to brighten the winter days and nights. Join the merriment of the great British pantomime pastime – here are five of our faves in Hampshire.

Meet Father Christmas across Hampshire this December 2026, from steam train grottoes to festive farm days out and magical stage shows.

With the children now back at school, it’s got us thinking about all that happens in the autumn months. Before you know it, November will be here bringing with it some incredible fireworks displays to light up the Hampshire skies.

From huge displays set to music to traditional village bonfires and family-friendly fireworks, there are plenty of places to celebrate Bonfire Night in Hampshire in 2026.

Step into Christmas with these festive light switch on celebrations and events taking place in Hampshire's cities and towns this November and December.

Illuminate your imagination with neon trains, glowing gardens, and twinkling woodland – these winter light trails in Hampshire are sure to bring beaming smiles all around, just add hot chocolate and woolly hats.

Discover 24 of the best things to do in Hampshire this Christmas 2026, from Christmas markets and light trails to Santa visits, pantomimes and festive family days out.

Get your skates on, ice rink season is here! Nothing says winter wonderland like gliding across a sparkling ice skating rink with friends. From frozen pop-ups to permanent ice-covered surfaces, Hampshire has a great selection of places to lace up those skates and take to the ice.

Spooky trails, autumn leaf kicking, cosy pubs, and pumpkin picking. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this October.

Stroll through fields dotted with orange and take some gourd-geous photos – from traditional pick-your-own farms to Halloween mazes and trails, these top pumpkin picking places in Hampshire are sure to hit the spot.

Fall for Hampshire this autumn with golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spooky events, and wholesome days out.

From ghostly trails to grown-up frights, lift your spirits this October with our complete guide to spooky family fun, spine-tingling adventures for adults, and alternative ideas for Halloween in Hampshire.