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Hampshire is a county on the south coast of England in the United Kingdom and borders (clockwise from West), Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Hampshire is a popular holiday area, with tourist attractions including its many seaside resorts, the maritime area in Portsmouth, and the motor museum at Beaulieu. The New Forest National Park lies within the borders, as does a large area of the South Downs.

Hampshire has a long maritime history and two of England's largest ports lie on its coast. The county is famed as home of the writers Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

County town Hampshire : Winchester.

The ceremonial county also includes the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton, which are administratively independent.


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Campsites & Caravanning

 Hoburne
Offering static holidays, touring, tent, caravan and holiday home sales.

 KeyCamp Holidays
New Forest: Holmsley, Roundhill.

  find-a-campsite   -  Campsites in Hamshire

  ukcampsite.co.uk   -   New Forest & Hampshire Camp Sites and Caravan Sites

Holiday Rentals / Cottages / Self Catering

     -   leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more  possible ], special offers and brochure request.

     -   Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.

Hotels in Hampshire

  Hotels in Hampshire [ Booking ]   -   Hotel Guide Hampshire  
Hotrels in Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Brockenhurst, Havant, Fleet, Andover, Basingstoke, Sutton Scotney, Fareham, Lyndhurst, Romsey, and more ...

 

  Best Western Hotels   -    
If you're looking for hotel breaks in Hampshire.

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. 

National Park

  South Downs National Park   -   see South Downs Campaign

Travel Agencies / Tour Operators

Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 
Create your perfect trip to Hampshire



  Tellings Golden Miller   -   coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events,  christmas markets, Father Christmas and London Christmas Lights, island adventures, London theatre trips etc. TGM Travel Club [after joining 5% discount!].

Travel Guides Hampshire / Related books

Hampshire and New Forest: Walks
By Jenny Plucknett and David Foster.
The New Forest is Hampshire's crowning glory. Its ancient woods, heathlands and bogs make it important as one of the few remaining sanctuaries for some of Britain's rare wildlife and, of course, a haven for its famous wild ponies. This collection offers several routes through typical New Forest scenery of streams, heath and woodland, including Brockenhurst, Highland Water, Standing Hat and Bishop's Dyke, that provides interest at all times of year.
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Crimson Publishing; 9 edition (1 Oct 2008); ISBN-10: 0711706093; ISBN-13: 978-0711706095.

Kiddiwalks in Hampshire and the New Forest
Jane Pitman (Author)
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Countryside Books (1 April 2010); ISBN-10: 1846741777; ISBN-13: 978-1846741777.

Hampshire Street Atlas
Spiral-bound: 344 pages; Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Co Ltd (15 Jun 2008); ISBN-10: 1843485818; ISBN-13: 978-1843485810.

Transport / How do I travel to Hampshire

  Southampton Airport
  Bournemouth Airport

   
Book cheap flights to Hampshire in England at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights  
Flight tickets Hampshire ? price comparison possible

 
thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

National Express 
Travel by bus or coach to Hampshire.

  Bluestarbus.co.uk   
Bluestar is the name for quality bus services in and around South Hampshire.


Links

  Hampshire's Countryside
Hampshire's Countryside contains a wealth of Timeless Treasures. From the picturesque villages of the Test Valley in the west to the magnificent chalk hills of the South Downs in the east, Hampshire's Countryside has something for everyone.

  Hampshire   -   Hampshire County Council   -   Hantsweb, gateway to Hanpshire
Glorious countryside, a superb coastline and vibrant towns combine with a rich cultural heritage to make Hampshire an ideal place to visit London [ less than an hour from London ], so come for a day or stay longer.
Hampshire is an ideal base for visiting London. If you want to take a day trip to see the London sites you'll find travel easy by car, coach or train from Hampshire Hampshire's major cities including Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton offer direct rail links to London, so you can be in the heart of the Britain's capital in under an hour.
Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Hart, Havant, New Forest, Rushmoor, Test Valley, Winchester 

  Basingstoke and Deane   -   Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Basingstoke has lots to offer visitors. The Leisure Park is packed full of exciting entertainment including watching the resident professional ice-hockey team (Bisons), visiting Milestones museum, taking in the latest blockbuster at the Odeon cinema, trying your luck at Gala Bingo or taking a swim at the Aquadrome.
  East Hampshire   -   East Hampshire District Council    -   council is based in Petersfield
Alton, Chawton, Lovedean, Petersfield.
  Eastleigh   -   Eastleigh Borough Council
The Borough of Eastleigh incorporates the areas  of  Bishopstoke, Botley, Bursledon, Fair Oak & Horton Heath ,  Hamble-le-Rice, Hedge End, Netley, and West End, plus the Victorian railway town of Eastleigh, the largely residential Chandler's Ford  together with 800 acres of unspoilt countryside to explore.
Southampton International Airport is located in the north west of the borough, just south of the town of Eastleigh itself.
  Fareham   -   Fareham Borough Council
The Fareham area has much to offer - from fascinating visitor attractions like Portchester Castle and Westbury Manor Museum to excellent shopping at Fareham Shopping Centre, and in villages such as Titchfield and Stubbington.
The Council is based in Fareham. Other places within the Borough include Portchester, Hill Head, Warsash, Locks Heath, Sarisbury and half of Whiteley.
  Gosport   -   town and district   -   Gosport Borough Council
Situated on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour opposite the city of Portsmouth.
  Hart   -   Hart District Council
  Havant   -   Havant Borough Council  
  Havant   -   Tourist Board Hayling Island, Emsworth, Havant, and Waterlooville 
Set in beautiful southern England, Havant is on the rural coast and is the adventure playground of the south. It is a haven for a relaxing break, and equally, activity-seeking visitors, possessing excellent watersports and leisure pursuits.
Havant, Emsworth, Hayling Island and Waterlooville make the ideal base to explore and visit Hampshire, to visit West Sussex, to visit Portsmouth, to visit Chichester, Southampton, Winchester, the Solent, Isle of Wight, the South Downs, the New Forest and much more!
  New Forest   -   New Forest District Council
  Portsmouth (Unitary)   -   Portsmouth Ciy Council   -   Visit Portsmouth 
Whether you are in Portsmouth for 1 hour, 1 day or to stay, the city has an exciting and varied range of attractions you'll want to visit again and again. Be sure to visit the 'What's On' section of the site and be inspired by our year-round programme of events! For a view of the Spinnaker Tower all year round click on the Spinnaker Tower Picture to view the live feed from the spcial web cam - image updated every five minutes.
  Rushmoor   -   Rushmoor Borough Council
  Southampton (Unitary) 
Few destinations can match Southampton's exciting cultural mix of excellent museums and art galleries, fine theatres, international sporting events, magnificent shopping and vibrant nightlife. The city also boasts a wide choice of accommodation to suit all tastes making Southampton the ideal choice for a city break.

  Test Valley   -   Test Valley Borough Council
The main towns in Test Valley are Andover, Romsey and Stockbridge, all of which are attractive market towns surrounded by picturesque villages and breath taking countryside, together with the River Test.
  Winchester City   -   Winchester City Council    -   Tourism   -   Visit Winchester
An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs, Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it ought to be.
Escape to the ancient capital of England, the city that inspired John Keats and Jane Austen and was chosen by King Alfred as his capital. Unspoilt, picturesque and memorable in every way, a stopover in this quintessential cathedral city will not disappoint.
Highlights include the Farmers Markets, often the country's largest; the 900 year old Cathedral; the sunset view of the city from St Giles' Hill; a walk by the River Itchen;  Jane Austen's House at nearby Chawton; Alresford's clothes shops and contemporary art galleries; one of the best conservation zoos in the country at Marwell and the Thomas the Tank Engine events at the Watercress Line Steam Railway.

  Andover   -   market town
  Bishop's Waltham   -   market town
  Bournemouth
Seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches and pleasure gardens; activities including watersports, golf and go-karting; a packed events calendar through most of the year; top class attractions such as the Oceanarium, the IMAX cinema and a tethered balloon; the exhilarating scenery and heritage of Dorset and the New Forest on the door step.
  Gosport
Located on the coast of South Hampshire, a peninsula nestled between the clear blue waters of the Solent and the maritime centre of Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport's character and history have long been defined by the water
  Fareham
Fareham traditionally relied on its clay soil for industry, producing bricks, tiles and chimney pots. Most famous example of a building constructed of "Fareham red bricks" is probably the Royal Albert Hall, London.
  Havent   -   Borough of Havant
  Lewes 
Lewes, the county town of Sussex is a mixture of the impressive, the unusual and the intriguing. After the Norman invasion of 1066, most of Sussex was given to William de Warenne, to rule over the South Saxons. His base was Lewes, which he settled and fortified by building an impressive Castle and establishing a Priory dedicated to St Pancras. A building of wealth and splendour said to rival Westminster Abbey, it was set to become one of the most important Cluniac priories in Europe.
  Lymington   -   market town
  Petersfield   -   market town and HQ East Hampshire County Council
Situated on the northern border of the South Downs. It is unique in that it is wholly within an Area the Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  Portsmouth   -   Port of Portsmouth 
Portsmouth Harbour's world class waterfront, including Gunwharf Quays, one of Europe's leading shopping and leisure waterside developments. Historic ships, submarines, museums attractions Explosion! 'Museum of Naval Firepower' in Gosport and Action Stations, complements Southsea - the city's resort district with miles of promenade, D-Day and Royal Marines museums, Piers and the new Blue Reef Aquarium.
  Ringwood   -   market town
  Romsey   -   market town
  Southampton City
The south of England's number one city for an unmatchable choice in shopping, 1,000 years of history, spectacular events, great eating out and historic parks.
  Titchfield   -   by the River Meon, close by the ruins of Titchfield Abbey
  Whitchurch   -   market town

  North Wessex Downs
The North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty, encompass the famous Watership Down while the unspoilt Meon Valley has many places to visit.
  Ridgeway National Path   -   Britain's oldest road
Part of this 137km route crosses the Downs in the north of West Berkshire. Affords views of prehistoric barrows and hillforts. See South East National Trails.
  Solent   -   popular area for yachting
Stretch of sea separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England.
  South Downs   -   eastern side of Hampshire
The South Downs is one of the four areas of chalk downland in southern England and a popular area for ramblers with a network of over 2000 miles of well-managed, well-signed and easily accessible trails.
  Stokes Bay  -   popular area for yachting
Between Portsmouth and Lee-on-the-Solent.

  Defence of the Realm   -   Military Attractions In & Around Hampshire
All of the Defence of the Realm sites are listed below, by location. Why not build your own tour or look at the event pages on this website to see what's going on at each site over the year.
  Explosion! exhibition [ Gospsort ]
The Museum of Naval Firepower, situated on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, telling the story of naval warfare from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War.
  Gosport museum   -   see Gosport Discovery Centre  -  libraries will never be the same
  Hovercraft Museum, Lee-on-the-Solent
  Jane Austens House Museum
The novelist Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life at Chawton in the 17th century house which is now preserved in her memory. She wrote some of her best work here. Come and visit and let them tell you the story of Jane Austen and her family.
  Oakleaf Brewery [ Gosport ]   -   a cask ale brewery
Cask ale is the term for unfiltered and unpasteurised beer which is conditioned [ including secondary fermentation ] and served from a cask.
  Royal Navy Submarine Museum [ Gospsort ]
tracing the international history of submarine development from the age of Alexander the Great to the present.  Based just outside of Fort Blockhouse.
  Silchester Roman Town  -    important heritage site
The Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum, now called Silchester, is where the occupying forces built a considerable settlement with temples, an amphitheatre and even an early Christian church. On the edge of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough, near the Berkshire border. 
  Stratfield Saye House
The magnificent estate at Stratfield Saye was the reward for the 1st Duke of Wellington on his heroic return from the Battle of Waterloo. 
  Titchfield Abbey   -   former abbey and country house
A place with strong associations with Shakespeare, through his patron, the Earl of Southampton. See English Heritage and Titchfield Festival Theatre
  Whitchurch Silk Mill
South-east of Basingstoke and situated on Frog Island in the River Test, the small market town of Whitchurch offers a wonderfully unique attraction.  Whitchurch Silk Mill is the last working mill of its kind in the south of England, and used to produce silk for Burberry raincoats and legal gowns.

Cuisine   -   Hampshire recipes

  thisishampshire.net   -   Recipes
Spicy Hampshire pumpkin soup, Cream of Watercress Soup, Hampshire Strawberry Muffins.
  Hampshire Farmer's Market   -   Recipe Archive
  Hampshire Fare
Find out more about the fabulous food, drink and craft that is grown, reared and produced in Hampshire. See also Hampshire Food Festival [ Every year in July Hampshire's local food industry open's its doors to the public. With around 100 different events to choose from, held at numerous venues across the county, there is something for all tastes, ages and budgets! ].

History of Hampshire

  Wikipedia   -   History of Hampshire

  Hampshire Archives and Local Studies   -   at Hampshire Record Office
Part of Hampshire County Council's Culture, Community and Rural Affairs department and one of the busiest archive services in the country.

  Hantsphere  
Explore Hampshire's heritage by searching the Hantsphere database. 

  Historic Farnborough

Music, Arts & Culture, Events in Hampshire

  Farnborough Symphony Orchestra 
The Farnborough Symphony Orchestra serves the local community in North East Hampshire. Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, it has a long history of performing in the local area and currently presents four concerts each season.
  Thornden Hall    -   performing arts centre
Located within the Thornden School Site and the home of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra, Eastleigh Area Schools Orchestra, Thornden Community Wind Band, TOMS, Stagecoach Theatre Arts and Tribe Community Arts, who all rehearse or hold classes throughout the week.   It is also a popular performance venue for many orchestras and other arts groups. 

  Hampshire Arts

  Jane Austen
The novelist Jane Austen was born in Steventon in 1775 and spent most of her life in the village.  She drew her inspiration for Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park and Sense and Sensibility from her life in Hampshire. See Jane Austen Society.
  Petersfield Events
Petersfield Festivities, held over August Bank Holiday weekend, and the Petersfield Local Food Festival [ over the last weekend in May ].


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