Things to Do in Hampshire

Hampshire's spread of attractions runs from the naval history of Portsmouth, with its dockyards and waterfront museums, to the quieter pleasures of the New Forest fringes around Ringwood and Romsey. Southampton adds city-scale options, including guided walks that dig into its maritime past, while Gosport and Hayling Island lean towards the coast, with boat trips and watersports making the most of the Solent.

Inland towns like Alton and Andover offer a different pace, with farm visits, arcades and escape rooms filling out family days, alongside activity-based options such as paddleboarding and cue sports. Milford on Sea suits those wanting sea air and open space nearby. With such variety across the county, it's worth deciding whether you want coast, city or countryside first, since the towns each specialise in a different kind of day out.