Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

Let the fun begin as soon as you leave home and make your journey part of your day out in Hampshire. Hop aboard a train, sit back, and enjoy the view by exploring the county on a railway journey – here are five of our faves.

From wonderful woodland to waterside walks, Hampshire’s diverse and beautiful terrain can be enjoyed in its many country parks where visitors can walk, cycle, picnic, and play in the great outdoors – here are five of our faves.

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.

Inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the 2024 summer of sport?

You don’t have to be a pro to have a go – from cycling to climbing and sailing to skateboarding, Hampshire has some excellent facilities where you can try out Olympics sports whatever your ability – let the Games begin!

School’s out for summer and a month packed full of events, trails, sport, festivals, and activities lies ahead this awesome August in Hampshire.

Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this August.

Whether you’re an experienced rider with your own horse or you’d like to try horse riding for the first time, Hampshire has over 465 miles of bridleways to explore with many excellent riding schools to show you the way – here are five of our fave places to go horse riding in Hampshire.

Whether you’re visiting Hampshire this summer holidays or you need something to entertain the children locally, a summer activity trail makes for a great family day out – here are five of our faves.

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.

Summer is in full swing, the school holidays start at the end of the month, and jubilant July brings an abundance of festival fun, exciting events, and outdoor adventures.

Here are our top picks of the happenings in Hampshire this July.

Splish, splash, splosh – summer is here, and if you’re in need of a dip to cool down, lido back and enjoy these Hampshire swimming pools, water parks, and splash pads.

Joyful June brings colourful gardens, fabulous festivals, outdoor music, open-air theatre, and alfresco cinema. Here are our top picks of the happenings in Hampshire this June.

With the summer fast approaching, it’s got us thinking about what to do in the school holidays. With 6 or more weeks off, there’s plenty of time for making exciting memories together here in Hampshire. If you are looking for kid-friendly days out in Hampshire, read on to find out some of our recommendations.