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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.

Don’t make plans for hibernation just yet, there are plenty of exciting events happening this January in Hampshire to get 2024 started with a bang – here’s where to find the fun.

2024 is shaping up to be a bumper year in Hampshire with epic events already planned along with heaps of fun activities to enjoy throughout the year ahead. To get your year off to a great start, we’ve put together 24 things to do in 2024 in Hampshire.

Whether you’re a veggie or vegan, a dabbling flexitarian, or you just fancy a bit more veg in your life, these plant-based eateries are sure to hit the spot this Veganuary.

Wrap up warm and make a break of it this winter here in Hampshire. Take a brisk, wintery walk before resting up at a cosy hotel for a night or two. This time of year is a great time to escape the crowds and see Hampshire at its wildest.

Embrace those frosty days and delight in all things brumal with our 50 things to do this winter in Hampshire.

Whether you are looking to pop the question on Valentine’s Day, to surprise your significant other on 29th February or at another time of the year, we’ve got some amazing places to propose here in Hampshire.

With strong aviation links, Farnborough sits in the north of Hampshire, not far from the Surrey border. Often overlooked at a tourist destination, there’s actually a lot more than meets the eye in Farnborough.

Whether you are looking for a multi-generational festive break or a romantic and cosy Christmas break for two, there is a wide range of choice when it comes to Christmas and New Year breaks here in Hampshire. We’ve cherrypicked some festive break ideas which will no doubt make your Christmas stay in Hampshire a special one.  

Save the hassle of cooking and take the pressure off by booking a Christmas dinner or lunch at one of Hampshire’s hotels or restaurants. 

Whether you fancy a Christmas dinner in one of our National Parks within one of our cities, take your pick from some amazing venues that will be serving up turkey and all the trimmings this Christmas Day.

We’ve featured the best places to grab a cocktail, but where is best to go if you fancy a non-alcoholic version? Whatever your mocktail choice, you’ll find some great options for non-alcoholic drinks at the following Hampshire bars.

If you like to treat yourself to a tipple now and then then be sure to check out some of Hampshire’s amazing cocktail bars. Whatever your preferred base drink, you will find plenty of ideas for some cocktail classics or unique drinks in some iconic cocktail bars.