
Hampshire
What you need to know before you go
Which Hampshire do you want to visit? Perhaps it’s the clotted-cream-and-scone version, where you tour the villages of the New Forest, pausing in quaint tearooms while ponies frolic outside. Maybe it’s the surf and sand one – the swathe of gorgeous coastline includes Hayling Island, the epicentre of windsurfing, so there’s no excuse not to don a wetsuit and get out on the water.
Then there’s urban Hampshire – you’ll find retail therapy at Southampton’s West Quay mall, and there are designer bargains to be had at Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays outlet village. There’s no time to waste – Hampshire’s waiting for you.
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Featured stories & fun stuff10 Most Picturesque Villages in Hampshire
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Some of the best things to do in Southampton have a strong connection to the sea. This modern city has...10 Best Things to Do in Portsmouth
The best things to do in Portsmouth often revolve around the sea. The city has been one of the main...10 Best Things to Do on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, a popular island off the south coast of England, offers no shortage of great things to...10 Best Things to Do in Winchester
Winchester is known as a place where the past and present collide in England. The culturally rich city has meticulously...10 Best Things to Do in Hampshire
The best things to do in Hampshire include museum tours that tell the story of the region’s central role in...10 Best Family Things to Do in Southampton
The best family things to do in Southampton include many a fun and educational activity. While the English city is...10 Best Towns and Resorts on the Isle of Wight
Looking for the best towns and resorts on the Isle of Wight? A good place to start is to grab...10 Best Things to Do in Hook
Hook is a quaint town located in the Hampshire countryside where you can enjoy shopping, interacting with animals and taking...
Where & what to eat in Hampshire
Where to shop & what to buy in Hampshire
10 Best Shopping Experiences in Portsmouth
The best places to go shopping in Portsmouth vary from unique little local stores up to impressive shopping centres and retail parks. If you want to pick up some unique treasures and bring home gifts for friends and family back...10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Winchester
For the best places to go shopping in Winchester, look no further than the heart of the town. The busy...5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Southampton
The shopping in Southampton reflects the city’s past as one of England’s main port cities. It’s not just nautical associations...
Where to go & what to do at night in Hampshire
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has no shortage of nightlife, with activities for the whole family, laid-back bars and pubs, exciting nightclubs and cultured performing-arts venues to choose from. Much of the excitement is focused around 3 main areas – The Gunwharf Quays...10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Winchester
There’s no shortage of great things to do after dinner in Winchester, with theatres and bars aplenty. It’s ranked one...10 Best Things to Do After Dinner on the Isle of Wight
The best things to do after dinner on the Isle of Wight range from drinking real ales in centuries-old...
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