Blog (things to do) - Visit Hampshire

Hooray for May! The month that takes us from spring into summer and two bank holidays to enjoy those balmy long days.

The Early May Bank Holiday is on Monday 6 May 2024, read on for our guide to what’s happening during in Hampshire during the long weekend from 4 – 6 May.

The bustling market town of Alton sits in the northeast of Hampshire. Recently used as a filming location for Gerard Butler movie, Greenland, Alton has some amazing literary connections and lots of exciting activities. We’ve put together the top 10 things to do in Alton.

Discover what makes Hampshire extra special by planning your days out around some of our top wildlife encounters. Whether you know your thing when it comes to flora and fauna or are a novice, there are some fascinating opportunities to get close to, and learn more about Hampshire’s wildlife.

With its strong military connections and as home to the British Army, Aldershot is not only home to a number of military-related attractions but also offers some other amazing days out and things to do. 

It’s only once a year that two bank holidays fall over the same weekend, making Easter weekend a wonderful spring chance to get out and about and enjoy the longer and fairer days.

The theme for English Tourism Week 2024 (15 to 24 March) is ‘Supporting tourism, the heart of our communities’, so we’ve taken the opportunity to highlight some of the brilliant destinations, events, and tourism businesses here in Hampshire that have community at their heart.

If you have little ones that need to burn off some excess energy, then you’ll find plenty of play parks and play areas across Hampshire. Here, we’ve put together details of some of the best parks by area in Hampshire. Discover parks near you and plan your next day’s adventure. 

Spring into March with our top picks on what’s happening in Hampshire this month from Easter treats and trails to Mother’s Day events and plenty of spring things in between.

Yes, 2024 is a leap year so February will be welcoming another day to it this year. Perhaps your birthday falls on 29th February or with the bonus extra day you are looking for things to do. Well let us inspire you with 29 things you can do on the 29th February here in Hampshire.

A lesser-known part of Hampshire, Eastleigh still packs a punch with an array of things to do. Not far from Southampton or Winchester, discover some of the amazing things you can do in and around Eastleigh with our top 10 highlights.

An ancient market town, Petersfield is set in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
With a vibrant arts scene and lots of opportunities for outdoor adventures, there’s plenty to see and do in and around Petersfield.

From a new ride making a splash at the UK’s Number 1 Family Theme Park to a fresh summer festival in Southampton, and an out-of-this-world wonder coming to Winchester to international cricket fixtures, we’ve rounded up the hot new happenings in Hampshire for 2024.