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Is that the sound of sleigh bells? It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Santa Claus is coming to towns across Hampshire this December with plenty of cheerful opportunities to meet the man himself.

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.

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.

Countdown to Christmas with us with festive treats to look forward to every day this December in Hampshire.

From Christmas markets to ice skating, and wintry trails to light trails, there’s a Santa’s stocking full of goodies to enjoy this advent in Hampshire.
 

Looking for unique gifts that are guaranteed to fill the recipient with festive joy? Hampshire has just the ticket.

Twixmas doesn’t have to be uneventful, we’ve rounded up the events and openings between Christmas and New Year to get out and about and make the most of those last days of 2023.

Save the hassle of cooking and take the pressure off by booking a Christmas dinner or lunch at one of Hampshire’s hotels or restaurants. 

Whether you fancy a Christmas dinner in one of our National Parks within one of our cities, take your pick from some amazing venues that will be serving up turkey and all the trimmings this Christmas Day.

Whether you are looking for a multi-generational festive break or a romantic and cosy Christmas break for two, there is a wide range of choice when it comes to Christmas and New Year breaks here in Hampshire. We’ve cherrypicked some festive break ideas which will no doubt make your Christmas stay in Hampshire a special one.  

Embrace those frosty days and delight in all things brumal with our 50 things to do this winter in Hampshire.

If you like to treat yourself to a tipple now and then then be sure to check out some of Hampshire’s amazing cocktail bars. Whatever your preferred base drink, you will find plenty of ideas for some cocktail classics or unique drinks in some iconic cocktail bars. 

Walking and pubs make the perfect pairing and never more so than in autumn when warm greetings and cosy food welcome you in from the crisp autumnal air after a wholesome hike.

From challenging off-road rides to scenic countryside roads, these autumn cycle routes will have you wheeling under golden canopies of leaves, and most can be shortened into smaller and more leisurely route segments for easier adventures.