What’s on in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

1st Apr 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Beaulieu River Tours with New Forest Activities are great for those looking for a good amount of time out on the water. You can choose... 

10th Apr 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

A fantastic day of activities for all on a Woodland Adventure Day with New Forest Activities. During the morning you’ll get chance to... 

6th Aug 2021 - 31st Dec 2021

Explore the Mary Rose with our exciting new museum trail! Follow the museum route through the decks of the Mary Rose. Look out for trail... 

20th Aug 2021 - 31st Dec 2021

Following 2019's sell-out A n Evening Of Queen , this summer The Ageas Bowl will welcome back the stars  from London’s West... 

25th Sep 2021 - 21st Nov 2021

Sound can be epic. The explosive eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 could be heard over 3,000 miles away. The Saturn V Rocket was recorded to produce... 

15th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2022

NEW for 2021! Beaulieu is delighted to launch their brand new exhibition: Bond in Motion - No Time To Die . Featuring iconic cars, gadgets... 

16th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Experience Robin Hill during both the daytime and evenings this October half term! From  16th – 31st October , the park’s 88 acres... 

18th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

Spooky family-friendly festivities are returning to Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight this October half term! Lady Edwina and Franklin... 

18th Oct 2021 - 18th Oct 2021

6.00pm arrival. Tour begins at 6.30pm. Take a drink with the ghosts in the Great Hall before exploring Chawton House after dark on one of... 

18th Oct 2021 - 18th Oct 2021

Find out more about the careers of these inspiring women in the Army Flying Museum's talk, ‘Women in Army Aviation’. Lieutenant Colonel... 

19th Oct 2021 - 19th Oct 2021

Join Dr Sam George as she explores a new darker, shadowy world of plants, found at the intersection between folklore and the gothic.... 

21st Oct 2021 - 22nd Oct 2021

Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery that will... 

21st Oct 2021 - 21st Oct 2021

Fortnightly guided walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people running from 11am to 12 noon Join us for a... 

22nd Oct 2021 - 22nd Oct 2021

Enjoy a sitting at either 6pm-8pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm. Book onto one of two exclusive sittings for an evening of private dining at Chawton... 

22nd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

There is no escape from the south coast’s newest, award-winning scare attraction! The Island’s largest scare event, with three epic... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Head to the top of the Tower for a spooky sky-high game of i-spy. There’s always so much to discover in the view, but this half term watch... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

New Forest Activities have put a wonderfully spooky twist on their archery sessions for October Half Term. Using weapons of old; vampires,... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Throughout October Half Term (23 Oct to 31 Oct), 10am-4.30pm (last admission is at 4pm) Bring your little witches and warlocks to fly... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

It’ll Be a Frightfully Fun Time at Longdown Activity Farm on the Run-Up to Hallowe’en. Enter the Haunted Barn at your peril from ... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Feeling brave? Take part in our Halloween Trail through the woods. Get all the ghoulish answers right to earn your prize! No need to... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Treat (not trick) your little monsters to some scarily good fun on the Beaulieu River this Halloween. We’ll head out in our stable... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 2nd Nov 2021

With so much history and stories of resident ghosts, are you brave enough to venture out onto the Beaulieu River at dusk? Adorn your best... 

23rd Oct 2021 - 23rd Oct 2021

Visit Jane Austen's House from the comfort of your own home! In this exclusive online event, take a virtual walk around Jane Austen's home... 

25th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

GRUESOME GARDEN TRAIL Our Rock Garden has turned into a spooky graveyard this half term, with monsters emerging from the ground... Do you... 

25th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

Kids not keen on all things creepy this Halloween? Get creative at the Mary Rose museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this October half... 

25th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

It’s all about birds at the Army Flying Museum this October Half Term. Visit to enjoy ‘Brilliant Birds’ craft activities, and for the... 

25th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

A Victorian storyteller will entertain families with eerie ghost stories at Fort Nelson this half term – the perfect spooky day out for all... 

25th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN Fundraising event to help us maintain and develop the gardens   Ride Exbury's haunted ghost train this October... 

25th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

MAKE YOUR OWN SPOOKY GARDEN With supervision from one of the Exbury team, you can create your own miniature spooky garden in a cauldron to... 

25th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

PUMPKIN CARVING Carve Halloween pumpkins here at Exbury Gardens during October half term. Our staff will help and guide you and your family... 

25th Oct 2021 - 25th Oct 2021

Come along and join an expert on a guided walk to discover which fungi is growing in the park. It starts at 11am and the distance walked will... 

25th Oct 2021 - 25th Oct 2021

A seasonal walk through the eyes of Sandy Squirrel, with creative fun along the way. Come prepared for mud! Suitable for 5+ years. Book... 

25th Oct 2021 - 26th Oct 2021

Foul air, bad books and monsters- explore ideas of contagion in the 18th and 19th centuries through a series of short presentations and a... 

26th Oct 2021 - 26th Oct 2021

Tuesday 26th October 11am –12 noon and 2-3 pm Timothy was Gilbert White’s much-loved tortoise and Gilbert wrote about Timothy’s... 

26th Oct 2021 - 27th Oct 2021

A Cubic Feet and Little Angel Theatre co-production, in association with Monstro Theatre Based on the poem by Edward Lear. Edward is... 

26th Oct 2021 - 26th Oct 2021

6.00pm arrival. Tour begins at 6.30pm. Join one of our knowledgeable guides on a tour of the grounds and discover more about Chawton... 

27th Oct 2021 - 27th Oct 2021

Wednesday October 27th 10 am- 3pm Join author and professional storyteller Dawn Nelson and spend the day in the beautiful gardens at the... 

27th Oct 2021 - 27th Oct 2021

This lively and interactive workshop will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, where all of Jane Austen’s novels were written or... 

27th Oct 2021 - 27th Oct 2021

This lively and interactive workshop will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, where all of Jane Austen’s novels were written or... 

27th Oct 2021 - 27th Oct 2021

  6.00pm arrival. Tour begins at 6.30pm. Take a drink with the ghosts in the Great Hall before exploring Chawton House after dark... 

28th Oct 2021 - 28th Oct 2021

Thursday 28th October 10.30am -12.00 noon and 1.00-2.30pm Get up close to a spider! We will be using magnifiers and microscopes to take a... 

28th Oct 2021 - 28th Oct 2021

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man  is... 

28th Oct 2021 - 28th Oct 2021

6.00pm arrival. Tour begins at 6.30pm. Join one of our knowledgeable guides on a tour of the grounds and discover more about Chawton... 

29th Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

THE WATERCRESS LINE TRANSFORMS INTO A PLACE OF MAGIC AND MISCHIEF FOR HALLOWEEN! There are lots of spooky activities to keep the kids... 

29th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

Prepare yourself and your little ones for a wickedly spook-tacular family evening this Halloween with the Hawk Conservancy Trust. You can enjoy... 

29th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021

Enjoy a sitting at either 6pm-8pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm. Book onto one of two exclusive sittings for an evening of private dining at Chawton... 

30th Oct 2021 - 30th Oct 2021

A very special guided tour of Jane Austen’s House. In each room, discover objects, paintings and stories that reveal the themes, characters... 

31st Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does. So much so he’s written a brand new stand-up show about it. Iain Stirling... 

31st Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Listen to a spooky tale by firelight and seek out the ghouls in the deep dark woods! Book a timeslot for the story and go on the night trail... 

31st Oct 2021 - 31st Oct 2021

Enjoy one of two screenings at either 6pm-8pm or 9pm-11pm. On the scariest night of the year rediscover the classic Halloween movie... 

1st Nov 2021 - 31st Mar 2022

Take advantage of New Forest Activities’ great value Winter Archery sessions and enjoy a 90 minute, fully instructed Archery experience. ... 

3rd Nov 2021 - 3rd Nov 2021

Shit-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely shit-faced... 

4th Nov 2021 - 4th Nov 2021

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

5th Nov 2021 - 7th Nov 2021

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil... 

5th Nov 2021 - 23rd Nov 2021

The festive story of POLAR continues this winter with selected evenings of magical Christmas delight from 4th – 23rd December. From the... 

7th Nov 2021 - 7th Nov 2021

All owners of Smart cars are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 7th November and park up within the museum complex for what... 

7th Nov 2021 - 7th Nov 2021

Join a knowledgeable guide on a tour of the Chawton House estate, set within a scenic Parkland, almost as rich in history as the House... 

18th Nov 2021 - 18th Nov 2021

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

21st Nov 2021 - 21st Nov 2021

Join a knowledgeable guide on a tour of the Chawton House estate, set within a scenic Parkland, almost as rich in history as the House... 

21st Nov 2021 - 21st Nov 2021

The Aircraft Enthusiasts' Fair and Model Show is back! Enjoy stalls buying, selling, and exchanging aviation and modelling related items... 

23rd Nov 2021 - 27th Nov 2021

Direct from London, the smash hit production of C.S. Lewis' classic  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , voted the nations favourite book... 

25th Nov 2021 - 27th Nov 2021

Enjoy the run up to Christmas with a delightful, festive shopping experience at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Discover beautiful gifts for your... 

26th Nov 2021 - 26th Nov 2021

After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a Drive-in gig where Omid witnessed an audience member get out his... 

26th Nov 2021 - 26th Nov 2021

Get in the festive mood by learning how to create a natural willow star and decorate wands with foliage. No previous skills necessary,... 

26th Nov 2021 - 26th Nov 2021

A fun hands on session weaving natural festive decorations. We will create Christmas decorations like a reindeer from the natural material... 

26th Nov 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022

IT'S BACK! STEAM ILLUMINATIONS IS EVEN BIGGER THAN BEFORE! Steam Illuminations is a unique Christmas, pixel mappable digital LED train!... 

27th Nov 2021 - 16th Jan 2022

Enjoy the sights, sounds and science of Christmas past…way past. Dino rangers have sprinkled prehistoric cheer around the Science Centre... 

1st Dec 2021 - 3rd Jan 2022

Wrap up warm and get closer to the wonders of the natural world with a magical visit to Marwell Zoo this winter. Meet hundreds of exotic and... 

2nd Dec 2021 - 2nd Dec 2021

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

3rd Dec 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022

An enchanting outdoor light trail.   For the first time ever at Staunton Farm, an enchanting outdoor light trail is set to illuminate... 

3rd Dec 2021 - 19th Dec 2021

Step into the wonderful world of owls with the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Watch these mystical birds twist and turn through the night sky and make... 

4th Dec 2021 - 24th Dec 2021

Santa returns to the Spinnaker Tower this Christmas and he’s tucking into breakfast to make sure he’s full of energy for a busy day of... 

4th Dec 2021 - 4th Dec 2021

Start the festive season by making your own glass lantern decorated with natural foliage to display in your window or in the garden. Spread... 

4th Dec 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022

Make your wishes come true for Christmas 2021 with our spellbinding production of  Aladdin ! Can our hero find the magic lamp and marry the... 

10th Dec 2021 - 12th Dec 2021

Join us this December for an unforgettable festive day out that will bring together unique creators, makers, designers and producers featuring... 

10th Dec 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022

A strictly magical star cast has been announced with  Craig Revel Horwood  as The Wicked Stepmother,  Debbie McGee  as The Fairy Godmother... 

10th Dec 2021 - 2nd Jan 2022

A strictly magical star cast has been announced with  Craig Revel Horwood  as The Wicked Stepmother,  Debbie McGee  as The Fairy Godmother... 

11th Dec 2021 - 23rd Dec 2021

Join New Forest Activities for a festive paddle on the Beaulieu River to find Santa this Christmas. Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of the... 

11th Dec 2021 - 11th Dec 2021

Create your own wreath out of willow and natural foliage collected in the park for that handmade festive look. The adults will be making... 

15th Dec 2021 - 31st Dec 2021

Join New Theatre Royal and Jordan Productions this Christmas for the most magical pantomime of them all – Cinderella! Left at home by the... 

16th Dec 2021 - 16th Dec 2021

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

22nd Dec 2021 - 22nd Dec 2021

Wednesday  22 December, 3 - 5 or 6.30 - 8.30pm Evergreen, the mischievous Elf, is up to his old tricks again! Last year he fell asleep on... 

6th Jan 2022 - 22nd Dec 2021

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

11th Jan 2022 - 16th Jan 2022

Enter a world of magic and fantasy as  Disney ’s classic movie  Bedknobs and Broomsticks  makes its world premiere as an exciting new... 

14th Jan 2022 - 30th Jan 2022

Start 2022 with a sparkle at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, when it will become even more magical with beautiful illuminations and a live owl... 

20th Jan 2022 - 20th Jan 2022

Fortnightly walks in the country park to explore the changing seasons and meet new people. Join us for a stroll and a chat ending at the cafe... 

18th Jul 2022 - 23rd Jul 2022

Get ready to stick it to the man Southampton, because Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical  School of Rock  is coming to... 

8th Sep 2022 - 15th Oct 2022

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical is a unique... 

8th Sep 2022 - 15th Oct 2022

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical is a unique...