Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

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.

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.

In the summer months, there’s nothing better than the sweet taste of freshly picked strawberries. A lovely activity to do with all the family, create cherished memories together of summer days.

Buckets and spades at the ready – looking for a beach day without the crowds? Hampshire’s coastline is dotted with some lovely and lesser-known beaches where you can find your very own spot on the sand for the day – here are five of our faves.  

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.

Pack up your hamper, prepare those sandwiches, rustle up some cakes, and chill the bubbly for a traditional English picnic.

If you like to combine your paddleboard adventures with a well-earned visit to a pub then these SUP and sip spots are for you. With its rivers, canals, and coastline, Hampshire is a haven for paddleboarding, and a waterside pub is never far away – here are five of our faves.

When the weather hots up, there are plenty of fun ways to cool down in Hampshire. 

With a gorgeous 230 miles of coastline along England’s sunny southern shores, Hampshire is a haven for water devotees.

Dreamy meadows of breathtaking blooms – visit these resplendent flower fields in Hampshire from dazzling sunflowers to kaleidoscopic dahlias.

2025 calendars at the ready…from musical merriment to food fiestas we’ve put together the ultimate guide to festivals in 2025 in Hampshire.

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.  

You’ve marvelled at the movie and tuned into the TV show, now you can visit those iconic locations seen on the screen.

Step inside the real-life Downton Abbey or follow in the footsteps of The Crown’s Royal Family: set jet to Hampshire to visit these famous film and television locations.