Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

With summer in full swing, the end of August bank holiday weekend is definitely one to make the most of.

Get the best out of the long summer weekend with our guide to bank holidays events, places to visit, things to do, and bank holiday August breaks in Hampshire. 

From days at the beach, visiting top attractions to outdoor adventure and enjoying local food, here is the ultimate guide to the top 50 things to do in Hampshire this summer.

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

Within this natural aquatic playground there are so many watersports to try, and whilst we’re submerged in the summer months there is no better time to dive right in and have some fun.

The county’s gardens are looking blooming beautiful this time of year and there are so many flowering places to visit and revel in Hampshire’s horticulture this summer.

June is the month of National Picnic Week (18-26 June 2022) so there is no better time to pack up your hamper, prepare those sandwiches, rustle up some cakes, and chill the bubbly for a traditional English picnic.

In February this year the Queen became the first British Monarch to reign for 70 years – a historic milestone that is to be celebrated across the country with a four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend between Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June 2022.

We do love an extra-long weekend – especially in the spring! The May Day Holiday falls on Monday 2 May this year giving a whole extra day of fun to enjoy in Hampshire on the Bank Holiday weekend from 30 April to 2 May.

Looking for fresh ideas and inspiration for fun things to look forward to in the year ahead?  2022 is set to be an exciting year in the county with the return of large-scale events and festivals (as well as a few new ones in the line-up), along with new openings and some big anniversaries being celebrated. Read our guide to the hottest things to do, and places to go, in Hampshire during 2022.

Looking for something special to give your mum, grandma or even the whole family this Mother’s Day? Browse through our guide to help you plan the perfect day or weekend away in Hampshire to celebrate your loved ones.

Planning to attend a festival in 2022? Festivals are back and better than ever! Hampshire will be playing host to several of the UK’s best festivals! If you’re looking for the top festivals to attend in Hampshire to dance the night away, for camping out under the stars or simply enjoying the festival food trucks - this is the guide for you!

From incredible ice rinks and marvelous Christmas Markets to meeting Father Christmas and wintery walks – there so much waiting for you to discover this festive season in Hampshire. 

Looking for a Christmas day out to remember? Wondering where the best place to see Santa is? Take your little ones on a magical day out to see Father Christmas in Hampshire. This year Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy schedule and popping up across Hampshire in several top attractions to spread the festive cheer.