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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.

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.

Perched on a peninsula, Hamble is one of the south coast's most picturesque villages with a cobbled street, traditional maritime buildings, and sparkling waterways where the River Hamble meets the Solent.

As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the natural world that the great naturalist and broadcaster has spent a lifetime sharing.

Here are 10 of our favourite wild and wonderful places to visit in Hampshire that echo Sir David Attenborough’s values of curiosity, care, and conservation.

Make way for marvellous May, with two bank holidays and a half term holiday, this month is action-packed! Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this May.