Father’s Day fun in Hampshire 2025

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.

Father’s Day events

Celebrate together and join in with some of the special events taking place in Hampshire over the Father’s Day weekend.

A visit to Beaulieu, Home of the National Motor Museum is perfect for dads who love all things auto, and Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show is returning on 15 June with hundreds of American motors, colourful custom cars and bikes, live music, and entertainment throughout the day.

There will be plenty of Father’s Day fun at Exbury Gardens with the Days of Steam event on 14 and 15 June celebrating Rail 200, and it’s half price garden admission for dads on Sunday 15 June. 

Retro Wheels and Rails at The Watercress Line on 14 and 15 June celebrates road, rail, and music from the 40s to the 70s with vintage vehicles, steam trains, and music from the decades.

At Southampton’s Guildhall Square, the Southampton Summer Sessions features music from The Stranglers on 14 June and UB40 on 15 June.

There’s music of a more operatic variety at The Grange Festival with performances over the Father’s Day weekend from La Traviata on 14 June and The Meath Gala on 15 June.

The Good Festival at Dummer Down Farm on 15 June will be a great family day out for all, and dads can discover Life in the Roman army with the Butser IX Legion at the Weapons & Warriors! Fathers' Day Special at Butser Ancient Farm on 14 and 15 June.

Hop aboard the Steamship Shieldhall for a Titanic-themed Steam to the Solent on Saturday 14 June or for a Cruise to The Needles across Southampton Water on 15 June.

Or if you prefer to paddle under your own steam, join the Father's Day Paddle to the Pub with New Forest Activities for a relaxing paddle by canoe on the stunning Beaulieu River ending at the Master Builder's pub on the riverside for a well-earned drink.  

The Plants Fair at Gilbert White's House & Gardens on 14 and 15 June will be a great day out for the green-fingered, or have a laugh together at the Winchester Comedy Festival: Summer Gala 2025 at Theatre Royal Winchester on 14 June.

Visit Basing House on 15 June and enjoy the fascinating historic grounds, live music, activities, food, and drinks from the Longdog Brewery & Bar.

And, during Father's Day Weekend at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, dads will be gifted a ration card which can be exchanged for half a pint of beer in the pub or 2oz of sweets in the sweet shop.

Father’s Day food

From fine-dining restaurants to pubs serving up local food, there are plenty of places to choose from for a Father’s Day lunch or dinner with many cooking up special menus for the occasion.

Celebrate Father's Day in style at Lainston House near Winchester, with a sophisticated dining experience at The Avenue restaurant with Head Chef and BBC MasterChef: The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet.

For a pub lunch or dinner, try The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, a former 19th century post office, Hampshire’s ‘Pub of the Year’ and holder of two AA-Rosettes.

There’s also a Father's Day BBQ Lunch at Solent Hotel & Spa on 15 June with sizzling food and live entertainment.

See our guide to restaurants in Hampshire

View our guide to pubs in Hampshire

Prefer to eat al fresco?  Choose from our handpicked list of pub and beer gardens in Hampshire.

Say cheers together

Whether that special man in your life is a wine lover, a beer fan, or a cocktail enthusiast – raise a glass with him at one of Hampshire’s breweries, vineyards, or cocktail experiences.

Indulge in the best vineyards and breweries that Hampshire has to offer. Try some craft beer at the Steam Town Brew Co in Eastleigh, some of England’s finest sparkling at Hattingley Valley Wines, or shake up some gin cocktails at the world-famous Bombay Sapphire Distillery.

See our guide to Vineyards in Hampshire

See our guide to Breweries and Distilleries in Hampshire

Visit a gorgeous garden

June is a glorious time of year for visiting gardens in Hampshire, and if your dad enjoys his gardening, a visit to the rose season at Mottisfont this time of year is a must. The Celebration of Flowers at Hinton Ampner is also now on until 29 June.

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Go for a spin or take a hike

Father’s Day is also one of the longest days of the year so it’s the perfect opportunity to pack up the bikes or lace up your walking shoes and head out on an outdoor adventure together.

Whether you fancy a leisurely Father’s Day walk or a challenging bike ride, Hampshire has hundreds of footpaths and cycleways to choose from.

Find out more about the cycling routes in Hampshire

See our guide to walking and hiking in Hampshire

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Take to the water and make a splash

Falling on a beautiful midsummer Sunday, Father’s Day is a great day for spending in or near the water and there are plenty of opportunities to take the plunge in Hampshire.  

Make a splash together at the New Forest Water Park, go sailing in the Solent, try stand-up paddle boarding along the county’s coastline, or enjoy a day out at the beach.

Find out more about water sports in Hampshire

Stand-up paddle boarding in Hampshire

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Find out more about beaches in Hampshire

Father’s Day gift vouchers and experiences 

If you can’t treat them on the day, give dad, grandad, or the special man in your life, something to look forward to with a gift voucher or experience this Father’s Day.

Many of Hampshire’s famous attractions including Thruxton Motorsports Centre, Hawk Conservancy Trust, and the Watercress Line, all offer gift experience vouchers.

Basingstoke Leisure Park has lots of activities to enjoy all in one place including the Basingstoke Golf Centre, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Basingstoke Aquadrome, and Milestones Museum. 

For daring dads the Spinnaker Tower abseiling experience is a 100-metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark.

Or, if he enjoys his sport, how about tickets to the cricket at Utilita Bowl, football in Southampton or Portsmouth, or driving experiences,  golf experiences and fishing experiences all over the county.

Find out more about cricket in Hampshire

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Find out more about fishing in Hampshire

If you’re visiting Hampshire in June, why not stay a little longer and extend Father’s Day to a Father’s Day weekend or week? Take a look at our huge range of accommodation. Hampshire has something for all budgets including hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering properties, and cosy traditional holiday cottages. 

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