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Things to do in Hampshire

Hampshire covers 5 towns with 502 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Southampton, Basingstoke and Havant.

The mix includes 448 free to visit, 53 indoor and 450 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Marwell Zoo, Funland Hayling Island, Clarence Pier, Peter Pans (funfair) and Blue Reef Aquarium — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Hampshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Aromatic Garden and Kingsmill Road Open Space.
    240 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Swings and Bernstein Road (A) Play Area.
    156 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Diana Rose Garden and The Walled Garden.
    43 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Willis Museum and Emsworth Museum.
    12 places
  5. 05
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Rocket Ronnies and Golden Touch.
    11 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Hilsea Lido and Park House swimming pool.
    9 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Hampshire?

This guide maps 502 places to visit across Hampshire, spread across 5 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Hampshire?

Recognisable names in Hampshire include Marwell Zoo, Funland Hayling Island, Clarence Pier and Peter Pans (funfair). Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Hampshire?

448 of the places listed for Hampshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Hampshire on a rainy day?

53 indoor options are recorded across Hampshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Hampshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.