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Paultons Park ©
Theme Park
Paultons Park , Romsey
4.5
Choose from over 60 rides and attractions at Paultons Park, a theme park based on a popular children’s television series character. Most ride
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ©
Military Museum
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard , Portsmouth
4.7
Experience 800 years of naval history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is surrounded by working docks and several historic buildings. A
Tours from $35
The Mary Rose ©
Specialty Museum
The Mary Rose , Portsmouth
4.7
Housed inside a modern architectural interpretation of a ship's hull, The Mary Rose holds the remains of the 1545 vessel the Mary Rose, and o
Beaulieu National Motor Museum ©
Garden
Beaulieu National Motor Museum , Beaulieu
4.5
Classic autos and motorcycles await you at Beaulieu National Motor Museum, a colorful and lovingly maintained facility in the heart of the co
Winchester Cathedral
Church
Winchester Cathedral , Winchester
4.5
Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in England, with a nave that's one of the longest in all of Europe. The blend of Norman
Tours from $17

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Hampshire

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Famous for evoking images of the rural landscapes of Jane Austen's novels, Hampshire also features numerous bustling seaside resorts and two of England’s largest ports, Southampton and Portsmouth. These thriving cities not only attract history hounds with a multitude of attractions celebrating the country’s maritime heritage, but they also feature modern wharfs packed with trendy restaurants, shops, and bars. The energy of Hampshire’s big cities is contrasted by secluded corners of tranquility found deep in the countryside, where idyllic villages seemingly frozen in time make marvellous places to visit that preserve the old-world charm unique to this part of England. Take a peek at our online itinerary creator: Hampshire and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.

Kid-friendly things to do in Hampshire

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Hawk Conservancy Trust ©
Zoo
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Weyhill
4.9
Duration: 6 hours
Hensting Alpacas alpaca walking ©
Zoo
Hensting Alpacas alpaca walking
Eastleigh
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Marwell Zoo ©
Zoo
Marwell Zoo
Winchester
3.7
Duration: 4 hours
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest ©
Forest
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Ringwood
4.3
Duration: 4 hours

Historic Sites in Hampshire

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Winchester Cathedral
Church
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Hospital of St Cross ©
Historic Site
Hospital of St Cross
Winchester
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Hurst Castle ©
Lighthouse
Hurst Castle
Milford on Sea
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Portchester Castle ©
Castle
Portchester Castle
Portchester
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Hampshire

Ringwood Brewery ©
Brewery
Ringwood Brewery
Ringwood
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Steamship Shieldhall ©
Ship
Steamship Shieldhall
Southampton
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports
Southampton
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
The Great Hall ©
Castle
The Great Hall
Winchester
4.3
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Hampshire

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HMS Victory ©
Specialty Museum
HMS Victory
Portsmouth
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson ©
Specialty Museum
Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson
Portsmouth
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Mottisfont Abbey ©
Art Gallery
Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
Milestones Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Milestones Museum
Basingstoke
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Parks in Hampshire

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway ©
Garden
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
Exbury
4.2
Duration: 4 hours
Coles Mead Recreation Ground
Playground
Coles Mead Recreation Ground
Lyndhurst
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
The Manor House
Garden
The Manor House
Upton Grey
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens ©
Garden
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Romsey
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

Dockyard Apprentice ©
Historic Site
Dockyard Apprentice
Portsmouth
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes
Golden Gecko Climbing ©
Entertainment Center
Golden Gecko Climbing
Romsey
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Spinnaker Tower ©
Observation Deck
Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours
Southampton
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

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Regions of Hampshire

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