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Activities, Places to Visit & Things to Do in Hampshire


Britain's Finest Places to Visit & Things to Do in Hampshire are listed below.

Allen Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Church Street, Alton, Hampshire

In summer the delightful walled garden behind the Gallery has sculpture exhibitions, and there is a programme of temporary exhibitions every few weeks that cover a... more

Apple Court (Garden)  

Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire

The woodland walk and cottage garden are in contrast to the small Japenese style garden and pond. Paeonies, roses and geraniums can be found in season... more

Avington Park (Historic House)  

Winchester, Hampshire

The woodland walk and cottage garden are in contrast to the small Japenese style garden and pond. Paeonies, roses and geraniums can be found in season... more

Barton-on-Sea Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Barton-on-Sea Golf Club, Milford Road, New Milton, Hampshire

Hamilton Stutt. The course offers stunning views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, along to Old Harry Rocks at Swanage... more

Bath House Spa (Spa)  

New Park Manor Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Bath House Spa treatments include rituals and therapies that incorporate the amazing therapeutic benefits of warmth, oils and muds, together with a fusion of massage technique.... more

Blackmoor Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Firgrove Road, Whitehill, Bordon, Hampshire

Fine sandy soil, firm natural turf and heather make it an all-the-year-round course. The annual tournament highlight is the Selborne Salver each April... more

Breamore House & Museum (Historic House)  

Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

The House has been lived in for the past 250 years by his descendents and remains the family home of the Hulses... more

Bucklers Hard Village (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire

The idea failed to get off the ground when the French captured the islands, but from the 1740´s the site was used for the building of... more

Bucklers Hard Village (Attraction)  

Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire

The idea failed to get off the ground when the French captured the islands, but from the 1740´s the site was used for the building of... more

Champneys at Forest Mere (Spa)  

Liphook, Hampshire

There is also an Alternative Health Clinic where game-on guests can try therapies such as healing, palmistry, graphology and herbal medicine. The unique Rasul Mud Chamber... more

City Museum & Records Office (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Museum Road, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Museum has a fine and decorative art gallery with a temporary exhibition gallery and regular changing exhibitions. The Record Office contains the official and parish... more

City of Winchester Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

The Square, Winchester, Hampshire

The story continues through the centuries with Winchester´s renewed royal interest when Charles II built a palace here in the 17th century. Later it became a... more

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire

An archive film show includes original footage and brings this period of the Second World War alive. Experience life in the Anderson Shelter, eavesdrop on communications... more

De Vere Grand Harbour (Spa)  

West Quay Road, Southampton, Hampshire

Relax and unwind in the beautiful surroundings of the Serenity Spa. Relieve every day stresses and strains by enjoying a full body massage or Holistic total... more

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (Garden)  

Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire

Visit in summer to enjoy riverside walks, exotic gardens and herbaceous borders. Autumn sees spectacular displays of colour from the Japanese Maples and Exbury's National Collection... more

Gilbert Whites House & the Oates Museum (Historic House)  

The Wakes, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire

Visit in summer to enjoy riverside walks, exotic gardens and herbaceous borders. Autumn sees spectacular displays of colour from the Japanese Maples and Exbury's National Collection... more

Gilbert White´s House & The Oates Museum (Garden)  

The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire

Visit in summer to enjoy riverside walks, exotic gardens and herbaceous borders. Autumn sees spectacular displays of colour from the Japanese Maples and Exbury's National Collection... more

Goodwood Park Health Club (Spa)  

Goodwood, Chichester, Hampshire

Between treatments why not try the sauna and steam room or the swimming pool. Alternatively just sit back and relax... more

The Gurkha Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire

Most of the collections tell the story of their service during many wars and campaigns. The exhibits are in chronological order and include uniforms, badges, medals,... more

Hayling Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Links Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire

The best sequence starts at the eighth, a short but tricky par four with the green hidden behind dunes. Every hole offers its own challenge and... more

Highclere Castle (Historic House)  

Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire

The splendid State Rooms are rich in treasures yet still retain the warmth of a family home Egyptian Exhibition: The Castle cellars have been redeveloped firstly... more

Highclere Castle (Garden)  

Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire

Espaliered medlar, quince and fig trees line its walls. Behind the towering yew hedge lies the White Garden and a gate into the exquisite Secret Garden... more

Hinton Ampner (Historic House)  

Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire

The furniture is mostly French and the paintings Italian, there is a French porcelain clock, the mirrors have Rococo frames and a carpet from `the collection... more

Hinton Ampner House (Garden)  

Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire

He was also careful to choose plants which would do well on chalk, and then plant lots of them - using always the best forms, among... more

Houghton Lodge Gardens (Garden)  

Stockbridge, Hampshire

Chalk Cob walls enclose traditional Kitchen Garden with espaliers, herbs and heated greenhouses, hydroponicum and orchid collection. Gardens both formal and informal... more

Jane Austen´s House (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Chawton, Alton, Hampshire

There is some of her jewellery, and examples of her needlework skill. In the drawing room is a fine Hepplewhite bureau-bookcase and chairs that belonged to... more

The Lakeside Spa (Spa)  

The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel, Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

Guests claim to emerge with a renewed sense of energy... more


Liphook Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Wheatsheaf Enclosure, Liphook, Hampshire

The easy-walking course built on land provided by four Liphook landowners in 1922 combines a true test of golf with a real sense of golfing tradition.... more

Manor Farm Country Park (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire

Offering an extensive network of trails along with points of interest, ideal for easy exploration of the rich and varied Hampshire countryside. Manor Farm lies at... more

Marwell Wildlife (Attraction)  

Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire

Offering an extensive network of trails along with points of interest, ideal for easy exploration of the rich and varied Hampshire countryside. Manor Farm lies at... more

Milestones (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire

An amazing 20,000 objects, including the Tasker and Thornycroft historic vehicles, are supported by easily accessible information, free audio-guide tours and working demonstrations by costumed staff.... more

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate (Historic House)  

Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire

It is set in the centre of a large estate that includes most of the village of Mottisfont and the grounds have magnificent trees, walled gardens... more

Mottisfont Abbey & Garden (Garden)  

Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire

In 1971 the kitchen garden was developed and holds a collection of roses from rosarian Graham Stuart Thomas, the National Trust´s gardens consultant. Visit in June... more

Museum of Army Flying (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire

Situated right next to a busy working airfield, this museum has over 35 historic aircraft on display plus a replica 1940´s house, cinema, simulator, rifle ranges,... more

National Motor Museum Beaulieu (Museum / Art Gallery)  

John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire

Also on display are `film star´ cars, racing cars, sports cars, family cars from the 30s, 40s and 50s and a large collection of memorabilia. See... more

New Forest Museum & Visitor Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)  

High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire

The New Forest is a place of great tradition and history, with many times and people contributing to its preservation, even since the time of William... more

North Hants Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Minley Road, Fleet, Hampshire

Justin Rose played at North Hants as a Junior and still has connections with the club. The present 6,500-yard lay out was designed in 1904 by... more

Palace House & Beaulieu Abbey (Historic House)  

John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire

The dining room has linenfold panelling that was salvaged from the old House of Commons. The surviving monastic buildings now house an exhibition about its history... more

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (Attraction)  

Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Together with the Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition and Harbour Tours around the modern fleet, it is without doubt one of the most exciting, entertaining and value for... more

Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire

Explore secret underground chambers and tunnels or take a tour with an expert guide. Daily gun salutes, drama and costumed actors bring to life exciting characters... more

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire

Dive deeper into our history galleries and discover the “derring do” of the nation’s Victoria Cross heroic submariners. Feel the force, keep a submarine buoyant and... more

SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel (Spa)  

Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

At SenSpa the emphasis is on inner healing and balance of body, mind and spirit. The Thai trained therapists bring knowledge and understanding to a wide... more

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club (Golf Course)  

The Fairway, Lake, Sandown, Hampshire

The 143 yard par three fifth and the 385 yard par four 13th are reckoned to be two of the best holes in the south of... more

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (Garden)  

Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire

Open throughout the year, every part of the Gardens offers beauty, inspiration and discovery whatever the season. A ú3... more

Solent Hotel & Spa (Spa)  

Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire

Each room has its own heating, lighting and music controls, which allow your therapist to create an atmosphere to suit your mood, and the spacious relaxation... more

Solent Sky Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Albert Road South, Southampton, Hampshire

The museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies, including the legendary Spitfire designed by RJ Mitchell in the City of Southampton... more

Southampton City Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Civic Centre, Southampton, Hampshire

The collections include 17th century Dutch landscapes, French Impressionist paintings and the earliest item is an Italian Renaissance altar piece by Allegretto Nuzi. The gallery presents... more

Southampton Maritime Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Wool House, Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire

It is now a museum telling the story of the Port of Southampton and the great liners that sailed from here to all parts of the... more

Southsea Castle (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

It is now a museum telling the story of the Port of Southampton and the great liners that sailed from here to all parts of the... more

The Spa at Chewton Glen (Spa)  

New Milton, Hampshire

The spa grooming lounge also offers a full range of beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures, also an exclusive range of luxury Molton Brown therapies and body... more