Blog (May 2025) - Visit Hampshire

Buckets and spades at the ready – looking for a beach day without the crowds? Hampshire’s coastline is dotted with some lovely and lesser-known beaches where you can find your very own spot on the sand for the day – here are five of our faves.  

With an extensive coastline, Hampshire has many places along it that are ideal crabbing spots. A free activity (especially if you have left over bacon or bate) – crabbing can be a fun-filled family day out. 

When the weather hots up, there are plenty of fun ways to cool down in Hampshire. 

With a gorgeous 230 miles of coastline along England’s sunny southern shores, Hampshire is a haven for water devotees.

Dreamy meadows of breathtaking blooms – visit these resplendent flower fields in Hampshire from dazzling sunflowers to kaleidoscopic dahlias.