Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

Countdown to Christmas with us with festive treats to look forward to every day this December in Hampshire.

From Christmas markets to ice skating, and wintry trails to light trails, there’s a Santa’s stocking full of goodies to enjoy this advent in Hampshire.
 

Looking for unique gifts that are guaranteed to fill the recipient with festive joy? Hampshire has just the ticket.

Twixmas doesn’t have to be uneventful, we’ve rounded up the events and openings between Christmas and New Year to get out and about and make the most of those last days of 2023.

Whether you are looking for something special to do together for Valentine’s Day or for a different way to spoil your loved one no matter when in the year, there are some special and memorable places you can enjoy together here in Hampshire.

Take a look at some of our unique places you can enjoy a date together here in Hampshire.

Walking and pubs make the perfect pairing and never more so than in autumn when warm greetings and cosy food welcome you in from the crisp autumnal air after a wholesome hike.

From challenging off-road rides to scenic countryside roads, these autumn cycle routes will have you wheeling under golden canopies of leaves, and most can be shortened into smaller and more leisurely route segments for easier adventures.

As the golden light of autumn brings in a new season there is so much to look forward to in Hampshire – kick up the leaves on a walk, pick your own pumpkins, or sample the seasonal local produce.

Step into autumn with a stunning seasonal walk; take in the gorgeous golden tones, collect conkers along the way, and feel the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your feet.

Read our guide to beautiful autumnal walks 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.

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. 

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

Hampshire visitors and residents are being encouraged to use the county’s buses over the next few months to explore some of Hampshire’s amazing attractions and take advantage of the Government’s £2 bus fare cap which is in place until the end of December 2024.