Top 100 Things to Do in Hampshire

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Whether you love history, outdoor adventures, family fun, or food and drink, Hampshire has it all. From world-famous attractions to hidden gems, here are 100 amazing things to do across Hampshire — categorised so you can easily plan your next day out.

Outdoor Adventures & Nature (1–20)

1. Explore the New Forest National Park on foot, bike or horseback

2. Spot wild ponies grazing in the New Forest heathlands

3. Take a boat trip on the Beaulieu River

4. Wander through Hinton Ampner’s gardens (National Trust)

5. Discover the wetlands at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve

6. Picnic at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

7. Go birdwatching at Farlington Marshes

8. Stroll along Lepe Country Park’s coastal paths

9. Explore Staunton Country Park’s gardens and farm

10. Try paddleboarding at Southsea seafront

11. Kayak along the River Hamble

12. Cycle the Shipwrights Way trail

13. Take a scenic walk at Butser Hill

14. Wander Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

15. Spot red deer at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

16. Enjoy a family day at Moors Valley Country Park

17. Walk the Itchen Way riverside trail

18. Explore Alice Holt Forest by bike

19. Watch the sunset at Hayling Island Beach

20. Hike Hampshire’s section of the South Downs Way

History & Heritage (21–40)

21. Tour Winchester Cathedral — one of Europe’s greatest cathedrals

22. Visit the Great Hall and King Arthur’s Round Table in Winchester

23. Step back at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton

24. Explore the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth

25. Board HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

26. Discover HMS Warrior — the first iron-hulled warship

27. Visit the D-Day Story museum in Southsea

28. Walk around Portchester Castle’s Roman walls

29. Explore Netley Abbey ruins

30. Learn about aviation at Solent Sky Museum

31. Discover Milestones Museum in Basingstoke

32. Step into the Middle Ages at Bursledon Brickworks

33. Visit the Curtis Museum in Alton

34. Explore the Watercress Line steam railway

35. Discover the story of Beaulieu Abbey

36. Visit the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson

37. Take a guided tour of Winchester College

38. Explore the ruins of Wolvesey Castle

39. Step into history at the Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop

40. Visit Gilbert White’s House & Gardens

Family Fun (41–60)

41. Spend a day at Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World

42. Explore Marwell Zoo

43. Climb at Rock Up indoor climbing centres

44. Visit Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea

45. Go wild at New Forest Wildlife Park

46. Play at Go Ape in Itchen Valley

47. Enjoy soft play at 360 Play Farnborough

48. Ride the miniature railway at Eastleigh Lakeside Railway

49. Take kids to Longdown Activity Farm

50. Explore Manor Farm Country Park

51. Enjoy Staunton Farm’s animals

52. Try the indoor trampolines at Flip Out

53. Visit the Brickworks Miniature Steam Railway

54. Discover Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

55. Have fun at Funland Hayling Island

56. Join in activities at Hollycombe Steam Collection

57. Visit Finkley Down Farm Park

58. Enjoy Birdworld on the Hampshire border

59. Go bowling at Hollywood Bowl Basingstoke

60. Visit PlayZone Portsmouth

Food & Drink (61–75)

61. Take a tour of Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch

62. Sample wine at Hambledon Vineyard

63. Enjoy craft beer at Unity Brewing Co. Southampton

64. Take an afternoon tea at Lainston House

65. Dine at The Pig Hotel, Brockenhurst

66. Visit Hattingley Valley Winery

67. Explore Winchester’s food festivals

68. Taste local produce at Southsea Food Festival

69. Try Hampshire farmers’ markets in Winchester, Alton & Petersfield

70. Book a table at Chesil Rectory, Winchester

71. Enjoy seafood at Loch Fyne, Portsmouth

72. Try craft cider at New Forest Cider

73. Visit the Itchen Valley Brewery

74. Take a chocolate-making workshop at Chocolate Craft, Alresford

75. Dine at Rick Stein’s restaurant, Winchester

Arts, Culture & Events (76–85)

76. Watch a play at Theatre Royal Winchester

77. Enjoy concerts at The Anvil, Basingstoke

78. Visit The Lights theatre in Andover

79. Attend the Boomtown Fair festival near Winchester

80. Visit Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre

81. Explore MAST Mayflower Studios

82. Browse art at Southampton City Art Gallery

83. Join the Hat Fair street festival in Winchester

84. Enjoy Basingstoke Festival in summer

85. Attend Victorious Festival in Southsea

Shopping & Markets (86–90)

86. Browse Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping

87. Discover Winchester’s boutique shops

88. Shop at Westquay, Southampton

89. Explore Petersfield’s independent high street

90. Visit Alresford’s speciality food shops

Coast & Watersports (91–100)

91. Take a ferry to the Isle of Wight

92. Go sailing from Hamble-le-Rice

93. Try jet skiing at Calshot

94. Visit Hill Head beach

95. Explore Emsworth’s harbour and sailing clubs

96. Go crabbing at Lymington

97. Take a RIB ride from Portsmouth

98. Try windsurfing at Hayling Island

99. Explore Buckler’s Hard historic shipyard

100. Join the Southampton International Boat Show

100 Things To Do In Hampshire – we’ve got it all

From the ancient streets of Winchester to the waters of the Solent, Hampshire is bursting with things to see, do, and experience. Whether you’re planning a family adventure, a foodie day out, or a cultural escape, this list of 100 things to do in Hampshire has something for everyone.