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Wander wooden chalets, pick out some lovingly made local gifts, and savour the smells of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts filling the air. Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive market – here are five of our faves in Hampshire.

2026 calendars at the ready…from musical merriment to food fiestas we’ve put together the ultimate guide to festivals in 2026 in Hampshire.

Step into Christmas with these festive light switch on celebrations and events taking place in Hampshire's cities and towns this November and December.

Make November a month to remember – from Bonfire Night fun to winter illuminations, and festive markets to Father Christmas’ first appearances of the year. Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this November.

Stroll through fields dotted with orange and take some gourd-geous photos – from traditional pick-your-own farms to Halloween mazes and trails, these top pumpkin picking places in Hampshire are sure to hit the spot.

From ghostly trails to grown-up frights, lift your spirits this October with our complete guide to spooky family fun, spine-tingling adventures for adults, and alternative ideas for Halloween in Hampshire.

From autumn galas to moonlit adventures and spooky fun to sunny theatre, Hampshire has a golden selection of events to enjoy this season.

Here are our top picks of what’s happening in Hampshire this autumn.

Fall for Hampshire this autumn with golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spooky events, and wholesome days out.

As Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale graces silver screens in cinemas from 12 September, relive the magic of the movies and television series by visiting Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey in Hampshire.

Step into autumn with a stunning seasonal walk; take in the gorgeous golden tones, collect conkers along the way, and feel the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your feet.

Read our guide to beautiful autumnal walks in Hampshire.  

As the leaves turn to rich reds and nature prepares its breathtaking finale of the year, autumn brings an abundance of opulent colour to Hampshire’s gardens which glimmer in the low golden sunshine this time of the year – here are five of our faves.

From challenging off-road rides to scenic countryside roads, these autumn cycle routes will have you wheeling under golden canopies of leaves, and most can be shortened into smaller and more leisurely route segments for easier adventures.