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Looking for great value family days out this summer? Some attractions across Hampshire are helping visitors make the most of the school holidays by passing on savings following the Government's temporary reduction in VAT on admissions to qualifying family attractions.

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.

You’ve got your tickets booked (you lucky thing!), now it’s time to start planning your pre-theatre meal. Whether you are in Hampshire for a musical, amdram, plays or perhaps even a comedy evening, you will find plenty of choice for when it comes to pre- and post-theatre dining.

Hampshire offers something genuinely different when it comes to farm stays and the chance to slow down, get muddy, and wake up to a world that runs at nature's pace. From luxury safari tents pitched among grazing cattle to family cottages deep in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire's working farms make a brilliant base for a rural break. 
 

Hampshire's adventure playgrounds deliver big days out for families, whether you're after treetop zip lines, animal-themed climbing frames or a free community play site where kids can run wild. From wildlife parks with sprawling outdoor play zones to inclusive woodland spaces with something for every age, here's where to head when the kids need to burn off some energy.

Hampshire is quietly one of England's great food counties. Chalk streams, ancient woodland, coastal marshes and rolling downlands produce some of the finest meat, fish, fruit and vegetables in the country.

Hampshire's garden centres are worth visiting in their own right, whether you're after a car boot full of plants, a long lunch somewhere lovely, or a proper specialist find you won't come across anywhere else. From grand destination centres with restaurants and gift shops to tiny growers tucked down country lanes, the county has a remarkable range. Here's a tour of the best, region by region.

Hampshire is home to some brilliant hotels with indoor pools, whether you're after a full spa day, a family break with a splash, or simply a hotel where you can unwind properly between days out. From New Forest retreats with Thai-inspired hydrotherapy to grand country houses with heated leisure clubs, here's where to find the county's best pool hotels.

Joyful June brings colourful gardens, fabulous festivals, outdoor music, open-air theatre, and alfresco cinema. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this June.

Celebrate your dad, grandad, stepdad, father-in-law, father figure, or special person in your life this Father’s Day (Sunday 21 June 2026) with our guide to Father’s Day events, days out, experiences, and gift ideas in Hampshire.

Bottom’s up! Celebrate English Wine Week in Hampshire between Saturday 20 June and Sunday 28 June 2026 with special English Wine Week events, festivals, and vineyards to visit.

Sandy toes, fabulous festivals, balmy evenings, and outdoor fun – it feels like summer! Read on for beach bucketloads of ideas and inspiration for how to enjoy those warm summer days and nights here in Hampshire.