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Always a hot date in the summer diary, the August bank holiday weekend is chock-a-block with festivals, special events, and plenty of fun things to do.

Tap and Tandoor is no stranger to big flavours — and if you’ve visited either of their Portsmouth or Southampton locations, you’ll know the grill is where the magic happens. Among the highlights is the Mixed Grill, a dish that’s become a firm favourite for locals, visitors, and anyone craving something smoky, satisfying, and full of spice.

Pick your own or take your pic amongst the lofty blooms, Hampshire’s sunny south coast climate is great news for anthophiles as summer here heralds several spectacular sunflower fields that pop up across the county every August – here are five of our faves.

If the six weeks of 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.

Long summer nights are here, best spent being outside long into those balmy evenings! Pack your picnic, pass the popcorn, and catch a movie under the stars – here are five fabulous places in Hampshire hosting outdoor cinema movie nights this summer.  

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.

Stroll through fields dotted with orange and take some gourd-geous photos – from traditional pick-your-own farms to Halloween mazes and trails, these top pumpkin picking places in Hampshire are sure to hit the spot.

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.

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.

Love everything supernatural? Then be sure to check out some of the ghost tours that are available here in Hampshire.

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.