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Fall for Hampshire this autumn with golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spooky events, and wholesome days out.
1. Take inspiration from the new film and television releases of Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice and explore Jane Austen’s Hampshire.
2. See nature’s spectacular show of colour at autumn gardens like Sir Harold Hillier Gardens where little ones will love the Autumn Family Spotter Trail.
3. Have a Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo, with seasonal activities, crafts and a haybale maze.
4. Whizz under the falling leaves on an autumn bike ride.
5. Brave a frightfully fantastic Halloween event from terrifying trails to spooky activities.
6. Join the Bavarian fun of Oktoberfest Southampton.
7. Discover Hampshire’s autumn food scene and tuck into local produce from seasonal veg to flavoursome fruit. Cook your own with fresh ingredients from a Hampshire Farmers’ Market or visit a Hampshire restaurant for some delicious dining.
8. Choose yourself a gourd-geous pumpkin at one of Hampshire’s places to go pumpkin picking.
9. Walk alongside the waterway on the Basingstoke Canal Towpath Trail and admire the rich reflections from the trees in the water.
10. Have the best half term day ever at the Paultons Park Halloween Spooktacular – take on the rides in the dark if you dare with special late-night openings.
11. Roll into some forest fun with the Giant Marble Run at Alice Holt.
12. Join Hambledon Vineyard in celebrating the end of the grape-picking season with their Harvest Party.
13. Blow away the cobwebs with a walk out to Hurst Castle, the coastal fortress built by Henry VIII.
14. Visit the Autumn Steam Gala at The Watercress Line, visit the Halloween Witches of Watercress Woods, or be brave aboard the Halloween Horror Train (18+).
15. Brave a wild swim and warm up in an outdoor sauna.
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The Vyne - autumn colour against summerhouse. National-Trust Images/Virginia-Langer.
16. Savour a seasonal event at a Hampshire National Trust property like Who's in Your Book? Trail at The Vyne, Halloween family fun at Hinton Ampner, and We're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure at Mottisfont.
17. Kick up the leaves then warm up inn-side on an autumn pub walk.
18. Take on the track with a thrilling driving experience at Thruxton Circuit.
19. Admire the awesome autumn tones of the New Forest National Park.
20. Catch some spooky outdoor cinema at Stansted Park.
21. Explore the city of Winchester on Keat's walk and find out what inspired the poet to write his ode To Autumn.
22. Soak in the views of the South Downs National Park from the highest point in
Hampshire at Butser Hill.
23. Collect conkers and autumn leaves at one of Hampshire’s Country Parks.
24. See how many pigs you can spot during Pannage in the New Forest.
25. Pull on your wellies and take a trip to Sky Park Farm to admire the deer.
26. Shake up some seasonal cocktails at the Home of Bombay with a visit to the boutique botanical palace that is the Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
27. Learn woodland secrets and skills by trying bushcraft with New Forest Activities.
28. Have a great value family day out with free and low-cost things to do in October half term.
29. Enjoy an autumn city break in Winchester, Southampton, or Portsmouth.
30. Don your best moustache for The Southampton 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun.
31. Escape the autumn showers with top rainy days out in Hampshire.
32. Swing from the trees at nighttime with a Go Ape Sundown Adventure at Go Ape Southampton, Moors Valley, or Alice Holt.
33. Unwind with some self-care hygge on a spa day.
34. Step into science and space at Winchester Science Centre and look out for special seasonal events including starlight cinema and shows in the planetarium.
35. See one of England’s most historic buildings from a new perspective with a Winchester Cathedral Tower Tour.
36. Hibernate and unwind in a Cosy Place to Stay for an Autumn Break.
37. Uncover fascinating folklore during October Half Term at Beaulieu.
38. Fly a kite on one of Hampshire’s beaches.
39. Admire a golden autumn sky at one of the top places to catch the sunset in Hampshire.
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40. Oohh and ahhh at a spectacular Hampshire fireworks display like The Utilita Bowl Fireworks Party, or the Winchester Bonfire Night procession.
41. See a show at a Hampshire theatre – check out the performances at The Mayflower in Southampton, Kings Theatre in Southsea, or the Theatre Royal in Winchester.
42. Sleep in the autumn trees in style with a luxurious stay at Chewton Glen’s treehouses.
43. Have an avian adventure at Birdworld, home to over 1000 birds – from penguins to parrots – and indoor and outdoor play areas perfect for all-weather exploration.
44. Run or cheer along to the Great South Run on Southsea seafront.
45. Take your four-legged friend to one of Hampshire’s many dog-friendly places to visit.
46. Prepare for ski season on the slopes at Calshot Activities Centre.
47. Fly over to Owl-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust to see a beautiful flying display against a moonlit backdrop.
48. Uncover The Strange Science of Jekyll & Hyde at Milestones Museum.
49. Harness the wind and try sailing, kitesurfing, or windsurfing.
50. Head out on horseback to explore Hampshire’s 465 miles of bridleways.
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