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March on into a new month with spring in the air and plenty of events and shows filling the longer days and evenings. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this March.
Admire daffodils in their prime
A welcome primaveral vision of bright yellow, daffodils bring a joyful addition to March and there are many places in Hampshire to admire their happy hues.
Head to one of Hampshire’s gorgeous gardens to admire daffodils in the prime during March like the Daffodil Meadow and the River of Gold at Exbury Gardens, or head out on a walk to spot daffodils along the way like the Jane Austen Circular Walk in the pretty village of Chawton.
Spring flower walks in Hampshire
See some spring animals
March is a month for coming out of hibernation and lots of new arrivals in nature. It’s a wonderful time of year to visit a Hampshire’s wildlife attractions to see some animals in the spring sunshine. Visit Sky Park Farm to see deer, New Forest Wildlife Park for otters and many diverse animal species, Marwell Zoo for hundreds of exotic and endangered animals, and Hawk Conservancy Trust for birds of prey.
Join James Martin in The Kitchen at Chewton Glen
Join celebrity chef James Martin in The Kitchen at the Chewton Glen hotel in the New Forest on 12 March 2026 for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food and great company. Guests will have a front-row seat as James and his team prepare exquisite dishes in the open kitchen.
Have a Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park
Bouncing in at the end of the month, Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park promises to put a spring into the new season from 30 March to 10 April 2026. With all the thrilling rides to enjoy at Tornado Springs, the Lost Kingdom, and Peppa Pig World, there will also be the chance to meet the adorable Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny.
Head out on a cracking Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is early this year, meaning that the Easter holidays, and many egg hunts and activities, begin at the end of March.
The chocolate-fuelled Easter fun gets off to a cracking start with National Trust Easter trails at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner, and The Vyne from 21 March 2026; an Egg-citing Easter Adventure at Birdworld from 28 March 2026, and the Winchester Bunny Hop Easter Trail from 28 March 2026.
Find out more about Easter Egg Hunts and Trails in Hampshire
Bask in the beauty of blossom
March also marks the beginning of blossom season and Hampshire has plenty of places to admire nature’s pretty confetti displays.
One of the loveliest is The Vyne near Basingstoke where the apple, pear, and plum trees growing in its traditional orchard bud candyfloss-like blossoms in March and April, framed beautifully by the historic brickwork of its walled garden. Enjoy the wider estate at The Vyne with a walk along some of the trails in its surrounding woodland.
See the Flying Scotsman at The Watercress Line
Locomotive legend the Flying Scotsman will be paying a visit to The Watercress Line this March with a programme of special events to celebrate the occasion, offering visitors a rare chance to enjoy a series of unforgettable experiences with one of Britain's most celebrated steam engines.
Events will take place from 10 to 21 March 2026 and include Breakfast & Afternoon Tea Experiences, Days out with the Flying Scotsman, and Static Display Days.
Bring Maxi-Mum Smiles on Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Hampshire on Sunday 15 March 2026 by going out for a special meal or afternoon tea, visiting a vineyard, enjoying a shopping trip, or stepping out on a spring walk with your family and loved-ones.
Enjoy Yoga by Candlelight at The Great Hall
In a one-off collaboration with Hampshire Cultural Trust and The Bossard Quartet, there’s a unique chance to enjoy Yoga by Candlelight with String Quartet at The Great Hall in Winchester on 18 March 2026. The gentle yoga experience will be set in the candlelit surrounding of the gorgeous Great Hall, accompanied by the serene melodies of live classical music.
Paddle out with New Forest Activities
Paddle into spring this March with New Forest Activities’ canoeing on the Beaulieu River. As well as the usual land and water activities there are special events in March including the Mother's Day Paddle to the Pub on 15 March 2026 and Canoe Easter Egg Hunts starting from 28 March 2026.
See Diversity in Portsmouth
The UK dance group sensation Diversity will be bringing their new concept tour, Soul, to Portsmouth Guildhall on 24 and 25 March 2026.
The tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.
Cruise down to Disney and Pixar Cars at National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
See some of the world’s most loved stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu in this family-friendly exhibition running until 12 April 2026. Meet life-size models of Lightning McQueen, Mater, Jackson Storm and Finn McMissile, enjoy fun photo opportunities and explore Radiator Springs right in the heart of the New Forest — a great day out for all ages this January and beyond.
Experience Van Gogh Alive Winchester at Winchester Science Centre
It’s the last chance to step into the world of Van Gogh this March at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium with Van Gogh Alive, with the immersive art installation in situ until 22 March 2026. This multisensory experience brings the artist’s masterpieces to life through light, sound and movement, giving you the sensation of being amongst his paintings.
Step into Spring at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Step into spring and explore the changing seasons with the family-friendly Spring Family Spotter trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey until 26 March 2026.
There are also some fantastic workshops taking place at sir Harold Hillier Gardens throughout March, including Luxury Chocolate Making on 8 March 2026, Introduction to Falconry on 14 March 2026 and Easter Wreath Making on 27 March 2026.
Have a laugh at the Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala
Have a laugh this March with the Winchester Comedy Festival’s Spring Gala at Theatre Royal Winchester on 21 March 2026, featuring an outstanding line-up of stand-up comedians in what promises to be a full belly-laughing evening.
Hop into the spring at Hinton Ampner
Catch the 'Hop into the wild' family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers" at Hinton Ampner until 9 March 2026.
It’s also National Lottery Open Week at Hinton Ampner from 7 to 14 March 2026 with free entry to all players, redeemable with a National Lottery ticket, scratch card or proof of play online.
Later in the month, Easter Adventures at Hinton Ampner take place from 21 March to 12 April 2026.
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More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary and formal gardens, in a unique riverside location. Exbury also boasts a narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the gardens, plus a play area, fantastic restaurant and much more!
A 4.5-mile circular walk in the heart of Jane Austen country. Start at Jane Austen's House in Chawton and follow in her footsteps across fields and through the village of Farringdon. Jane was inspired by this beautiful countryside to write and revise all her novels.
Experience the wonders of a working deer farm within the South Downs National Park at Sky Park Farm. Located in West Harting, Sky Park Farm is a working deer farm that has evolved to offer an opportunity to meet and feed herds of Red, White and Sika deer up close, explore the adventure playground and farm trail and visit The Grazing Rooms cafe, Farm Shop & Butcher, we have something for everyone.
A must-visit Hampshire attraction for families, couples and anyone with a passion for wildlife conservation and natural surroundings. Nestled in the beautiful ancient New Forest National Park you can find the New Forest Wildlife Park, with something to delight all ages.
Marwell zoo is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals all within a beautiful 140-acre park. Take a stroll around the outdoor attraction and enjoy the fresh air while spotting animals such as Rothschild’s giraffe, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humboldt penguins, red pandas, clouded leopards, snow leopards and all three species of zebra (to name a few)!
Join us on Thursday 12th March for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food and great company as James Martin hosts an exclusive private Takeover at The Kitchen.
Meet Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny at Paultons this Easter. Get ready for an egg-citing Easter 2026 adventure! This spring, hop along to Paultons Park and meet the adorable Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny – they're here to make your Easter extra special!
Join us at Mottisfont this Easter for a tea party with a difference ... Compete in the scone and spoon race, test your aim with toss the teabag and try a spot of plate spinning. There's a biscuit rolling station too, and a chance to design your own fun sandwich – slug and cress anyone? Why not join us for giant sandwich jenga and little ones can draw their sandwiches for display in the stableyard. So pop on your bunny ears, grab your activity sheet to guide the way, and follow the trail around Mottisfont's grounds to discover the 10 awesome activity stations. At the finish line, a yummy Easter egg (choose dairy chocolate, or vegan and Free From*) is waiting for you.
Make your way along the trail and find 10 games & activities for the whole family. Each trail is £3.50 which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies Easter can be a busy time for us, especially over the Easter weekend. Our peak times are weekends and between 11am and 2pm. If you're looking for a quieter experience, we suggest visiting us outside of these times.
The Vyne is a warm, red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th Century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain. It later passed into the hands of the Chute family, who cared for the house and estate for over 300 years. The Vyne was remodelled to its present configuration in the mid-17th Century with the addition of a classical portico and summerhouse, firsts of their kind in England.
This March, The Watercress Line in Hampshire welcomes the iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman, offering visitors a rare chance to enjoy a series of unforgettable experiences with one of Britain's most celebrated steam engines.
Yoga by Candlelight with Live String Quartet atThe Great Hall, Winchester An unforgettable evening of movement, music, and magic with The Bossard Quartet. An unforgettable evening of movement, music, and magic ️
New Forest Activities offer a variety of safe and enjoyable activities for families, couples, individuals and groups of all ages and abilities led by expert outdoor instructors. For tours with a difference, take to the water with Canoeing and Kayaking on the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve.
The hugely successful dance troupe take on AI and humanity in latest touring show, Soul.
Some of the world's most loved stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise cruise into the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu from 25th October 2025 to 12th April 2026! Some very special guests are making a pit stop at the National Motor Museum as Lightning McQueen, Mater, Jackson Storm and Finn McMissile roll in for a limited time stay! It's the perfect opportunity for families to meet these fan-favourite racers and Radiator Springs residents as they take a break from the track and world adventures to meet fans face to face. This is your chance to meet the lifesize models of Disney and Pixar Cars that have been winning hearts since 2006... so come along, get your cameras out, and be ready to say..."Ka Chow!"
Step into Vincent's vivid world. Immerse yourself in the most visited multisensory experience in the world as his masterpieces come to life, giving you the sensation of being amongst his paintings.
Self-guided fun with all the family. Spring is waking up the garden - and it's time to go exploring! Whether it's sunny, rainy, or somewhere in between, wrap up warm and head outside to see what you can find.
An evening of stand-up comedy with Jo Caulfield, Steve Bugeja, Sunil Patel and Tom Deacon (MC).
From 14 February - 9 March, the National Trust is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers", in Cinemas 6 March. Discover the 'Hop into the wild' family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play. If you're a family (with children aged 6-11), come and enjoy the great outdoors, guided by cutouts of the "Hoppers" gang. Collect your discovery passport, explore the animal kingdoms, and most importantly, unleash your wild side! Ready to hop right in today? Join in the fun at Hinton Ampner.
As a thank-you to all those who support good causes by through the National Lottery we will be offering free entry to all players, which can be redeemed with a National Lottery ticket, scratch card or proof of play online.
