Blog (June 2025) - Visit Hampshire

Sandy toes, fabulous festivals, balmy evenings, and outdoor fun – it feels like summer! Read on for beach bucketloads of ideas and inspiration for how to enjoy those warm summer days and nights here in Hampshire.

From chilled acoustic sessions to city centre gigs, and classical concerts to lively festivals packed with chart-topping acts, there’s something for every music fan in Hampshire this summer.

Bottom’s up! Celebrate English Wine Week in Hampshire between Saturday 21 June and Sunday 29 June 2025 with special English Wine Week events, festivals, and vineyards to visit.

Splish, splash, splosh – summer is here, and if you’re in need of a dip to cool down, lido back and enjoy these Hampshire swimming pools, water parks, and splash pads.

On a fine, sunny day is there anything better than cooling off with an ice cream? Whatever your preferred flavour, whether you love a flake or a spot of sprinkles, you are in for a treat with our best ice cream spots in Hampshire.

Celebrate your dad, grandad, stepdad, father-in-law, or special person in your life this Father’s Day (Sunday 15 June 2025) with our guide to Father’s Day events, days out, experiences, and gift ideas in Hampshire.