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Hampshire (/ ˈhæmpʃər /, /- ʃɪər / ⓘ; abbreviated to Hants.) [a] is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south, Dorset to the west, and Wiltshire to the north-west.
Hampshire is the perfect blend of city, coast and country, blessed with natural beauty of two National Parks, thriving culture, with history and heritage at its heart.
Sep 22, 2024 · Hampshire, administrative, geographic, and historic county of south-central England. It is bounded to the west by Dorset and Wiltshire, to the north by Berkshire, to the east by Surrey and West Sussex, and to the south by the English Channel.
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Many of Hampshire's tourist attractions and points of interest are open all year round making it an ideal location to visit any time of the year. Find something to do today with activities listings each showing a map and opening times for your convenience. Or why not browse our events guide to find out what's on in Hampshiretoday or this week. If y...
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- The Watercress Line. From Alresford to Alton. One of the UK’s most famous heritage railways, the Watercress Line gets its name from the fact it was used to transport bushels of leafy greens from their growing beds in Hampshire up to London markets.
- Winchester. Er, Winchester. Hampshire’s ancient cathedral city is rammed with cool places to eat right now. From craft brewhouse and taqueria Overdraft to Piecaramba, with its OTT pastry creations and vintage comics for sale, you won’t go hungry – or get bored.
- Jane Austen's House. Chawton. The house where the nation’s favourite novelist penned ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Mansfield Park’, ‘Emma’, ‘Northanger Abbey’ and ‘Persuasion’ has been turned into the best kind of museum: loads of hands-on fun and not remotely dusty.
- Durleighmarsh. Between Petersfield and Rogate. Tucked away between Petersfield and Rogate, Durleighmarsh is a gorgeous family-run farm shop and pick-your-own patch crammed with local, seasonal treats.
Read on to discover some of Hampshire’s top things to do. The county's acres of beautiful scenery and two National Parks are a delight for nature lovers and if it’s coastline, castles or cannons you're after, our beaches and heritage sites are second to none.
Hampshire attractions include a great choice of activities, arts and entertainment. Follow the art trail at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey, or see the impressive collections in the Southampton City Art Gallery.
