Blog (Activities) - Visit Hampshire

Hampshire's adventure playgrounds deliver big days out for families, whether you're after treetop zip lines, animal-themed climbing frames or a free community play site where kids can run wild. From wildlife parks with sprawling outdoor play zones to inclusive woodland spaces with something for every age, here's where to head when the kids need to burn off some energy.

Hampshire's garden centres are worth visiting in their own right, whether you're after a car boot full of plants, a long lunch somewhere lovely, or a proper specialist find you won't come across anywhere else. From grand destination centres with restaurants and gift shops to tiny growers tucked down country lanes, the county has a remarkable range. Here's a tour of the best, region by region.

Joyful June brings colourful gardens, fabulous festivals, outdoor music, open-air theatre, and alfresco cinema. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this June.

Celebrate your dad, grandad, stepdad, father-in-law, father figure, or special person in your life this Father’s Day (Sunday 21 June 2026) with our guide to Father’s Day events, days out, experiences, and gift ideas in 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.

May is National Walking Month so it’s a great time of year to lace up those boots and step out to explore Hampshire on foot.

From woodland wanders to riverside strolls and countryside rambles to city ambles, here are five of our favourite walks to try in Hampshire this May.

Make way for marvellous May, with two bank holidays and a half term holiday, this month is action-packed! Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this May.

Much like the löyly (wood-fired steam) that rises within their aromatic walls, sauna culture is on the up in the UK.

From coast to countryside, Hampshire has a superb selection of outdoor saunas to soothe, steam, and combine with a cold-water dip.

Fun doesn’t have to be pricey. There are so many fabulous things to do in Hampshire that won’t burn a big hole in your wallet so we’ve rounded up ten terrific things you can do for a tenner or less in the county.

What can twenty pounds buy you in Hampshire?  The answer is a whole lotta fun!

We’ve done the research for you and summed up twenty tremendous things you can do for twenty pounds in Hampshire — and most of them will leave you plenty of change to buy a cuppa in the café too!

Longer days, blooming gardens, and warmth in the air – spring into a new season with these super springtime things to see and do in Hampshire.

Looking for overnight stays in incredible locations for the lowest price?  Hampshire has you covered.