Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

Fall for Hampshire this autumn with golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spooky events, and wholesome days out.

As Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale graces silver screens in cinemas from 12 September, relive the magic of the movies and television series by visiting Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey in Hampshire.

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.

It’s raining, it’s pouring, but rain doesn’t have to stop play here in Hampshire. Step inside history, travel to outer space, or get active undercover: there are plenty of indoor places to go for a rainy day out in Hampshire – here are five of our faves.  

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

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s got us thinking about some of the spookiest and most haunted places in Hampshire. Get your chill on and find out more about the fascinating history of some of the ghosts and ghouls that haunt Hampshire’s buildings. 

Delve into the heart of regency romantic England and discover Hampshire’s rich Jane Austen heritage including her birthplace, home, inspiration for her writing, and the place where she is laid to rest.

Classic Jane Austen enthusiast or captivated by Regency-era Bridgerton?

Step forth into the ballroom, promenade in period finery, or relive historical adventures – read on for some ton-tastic days out in Hampshire inspired by all things Austen.  

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.

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.