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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.

Keep your children entertained when you go out for a meal with some great family-friendly places to eat which feature indoor or outdoor play areas.

Hampshire's coast has the most: Blue Flag beaches, world-class watersports, incredible seafood, sea fishing and stunning coastal attractions all on the Solent. #AllOnTheCoast 

Pick your own or take your pic amongst the lofty blooms, Hampshire’s sunny south coast climate is great news for anthophiles as summer here heralds several spectacular sunflower fields that pop up across the county every August – here are five of our faves.

Buckets and spades at the ready – looking for a beach day without the crowds? Hampshire’s coastline is dotted with some lovely and lesser-known beaches where you can find your very own spot on the sand for the day – here are five of our faves.  

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.

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.