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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 what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this July.

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.

If relaxation for you is waking up to a sea view, then you are in luck. Hampshire has a beautiful coastline – plan your days around lazy beach days, coastal jaunts, maritime history and stunning views across the Solent, picturesque harbours and Hampshire’s beautiful coastline. Plan your own coastal break and wake up to your own sea view at these seaside properties.

On a fine, sunny day is there anything better than cooling off with an ice cream? Whatever your preferred flavour, whether you love a flake or a spot of sprinkles, you are in for a treat with our best ice cream spots in Hampshire.

May is National Walking Month so it’s a great time of year to lace up those boots and step out to explore Hampshire on foot.

From woodland wanders to riverside strolls and countryside rambles to city ambles, here are five of our favourite walks to try in Hampshire this May.