Blog (Events) - Visit Hampshire

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.

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

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.

School’s out for summer and a month packed full of festivals, events, sport, and activities lies ahead throughout awesome August in Hampshire.

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

If the summer holidays have you pondering (or panicking) about what to do to keep the children entertained, fear not! We’ve done the summer research for you and pulled together our top family things to do this summer holidays in Hampshire.

Summer is in full swing, the school holidays start at the end of the month, and jubilant July brings an abundance of festival fun, exciting events, and outdoor adventures.

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

Looking for great value family days out this summer? Some attractions across Hampshire are helping visitors make the most of the school holidays by passing on savings following the Government's temporary reduction in VAT on admissions to qualifying family attractions.

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.

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.

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.

Hop straight into April with Easter events, trails, and activities at the beginning of the month, plus spring celebrations and plenty of outdoor fun as the days get longer and warmer. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this April.