We Love Hampshire

Hampshire offers an outstanding range of locations for groups and individuals to explore.

It is a county with a wealth of history offering ample opportunity to learn about the past for those interested in our local heritage. Alternatively, numerous destinations can provide the more energised visitors with fun and adventure. The Directory Group highlights some top destinations not far from your doorstep…

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Featuring the Mary Rose Museum and world-famous ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, the attractions on offer at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard present an enjoyable day for the whole family.
www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Paultons Park, Romsey

Home of Peppa Pig World, Paultons Park is a family theme park located in the New Forest National Park. With more than 70 rides children and adults will leave overjoyed after a fun-packed day. www.paultonspark.co.uk

Beaulieu National Motor Museum

Beaulieu is one of the South’s top visitor attractions. The National Motor Museum, home to more than 250 vehicles telling the history of motoring, is certainly worthwhile for motor heads! www.beaulieu.co.uk

Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth 

Whether you want to explore the tower in your own time, take a guided tour or just sit back and relax with a glass of something sparkling, there’s a Tower experience to suit you. www.spinnakertower.co.uk

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

Offering around 1,000 acres of managed woodland and country park, there are miles of mapped walking and cycle routes, two large adventure play areas, restaurant, visitor point and more. www.moors-valley.co.uk

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

Enjoy live entertainment from the stars on stage! Musicals, comedy, thriller, whatever may captivate you, there will be something in the busy programme for for you! www.mayflower.org.uk

Marwell Zoo, Winchester

The 140-acre park is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings. Your visit to Marwell Zoo will make a big contribution to their projects to conserve species and habitats, both in Hampshire and around the world. www.marwell.org.uk/zoo

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean

Situated on the South Downs walkers can be amazed with beautiful scenery, vast woodland, café and an information centre. Parking is available at a reasonable price.www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo