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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.

With an extensive coastline, Hampshire has many places along it that are ideal crabbing spots. A free activity (especially if you have left over bacon or bate) – crabbing can be a fun-filled family day out. 

Escape from it all and let the Hampshire countryside engulf your senses. Conveniently situated to get to, it doesn’t take long to get to Hampshire yet you’ll feel like you are miles away from bustling city life and the everyday rat race. 

If you are longing for a remote break then we’ve got some great choices for you. From cosy cottages sitting remotely in our National Parks to glamping spots where your only company will be the birds. 

Whether yours is a cup of good old English Breakfast tea or a turmeric latte, these Hampshire cafes are sure to hit the spot with their instagrammable interiors and mouth-watering bakes to accompany your warming beverage.

Oh, we do love a May bank holiday to enjoy and – in addition to the annual Early May Bank Holiday and Spring May Bank Holiday at the start and end of the month – in 2023 we’re being treated to an extra bank holiday weekend in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III.

Easter baskets at the ready! To get your Easter off to an egg-cellent start, we’ve rounded up a tasty variety of Easter egg hunts and trails taking place in Hampshire this Easter.

To showcase the winter season in Hampshire we ran our latest Winter Photography Competition, and yet again, our photographers did not disappoint!

Spring is in the air and as the flowers pop their heads above the ground and the wildlife emerges from hibernation, it’s a magical time of year to enjoy all the wonderful springtime things happening in Hampshire.

When it comes to treating someone you love, there is no greater gift than spending quality time together so we’ve put together some ideas for Hampshire days out sure to bring maxi-mum smiles this Mother’s Day.

Try something new in 2023 and conquer a new challenge in Hampshire with unforgettable experiences and events taking place across the county this year.

From physical challenges to test you to the max, to opportunities for the whole family to learn something new, here is our guide to challenges and adventures to take on in Hampshire during 2023.

Love is in the air in February with the most romantic date of the year coming up on Valentine’s Day.

This year, Cupid’s arrow is aimed at Tuesday 14 February 2023, and we’ve got some dreamy ideas for how to say I heart you in Hampshire.

Frosty mornings, wholesome days out in the fresh air, and plenty of cosy activities to fill the colder months: get the most out of this winter with 50 wonderful things to do in Hampshire.