The Best Things to Do in Hampshire

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.