What’s on in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Are you looking for “Hampshire events near me” or further afield, such as in the Isle of Wight? Then use our handy filter below. You can search from a range of cities including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, the Isle of Wight and more.
Or, if you want to find things to do in Hampshire today, this weekend, next week and beyond, you can filter using the date boxes below as well. If you’d rather browse the whole list, we’ve compiled the below events for families, foodies, adventure seekers, children, sports fans and more to give you the complete picture of what’s on in Hampshire.
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Winter Paddling with New Forest Activities
1st Nov 2020 - 31st Mar 2021
New Forest Activities
Still looking to head out and enjoy the great outdoors this Winter? Why not go and explore the stunning Beaulieu River on a Winter...
POLAR
28th Nov 2020 - 21st Dec 2020
Robin Hill
Returning for Christmas 2020, experience the festive magic of POLAR , where dreams really do come true! On selected dates between 28 th...
SUPERSIZED!
2nd Dec 2020 - 21st Feb 2021
Marwell Zoo
Marwell zoo’s larger than life brick adventure, SUPERSIZED! is staying to brighten up the winter! The world exclusive event features up to...
Winter at Marwell
2nd Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Marwell Zoo
Father Christmas and his elves are sadly unable to visit Marwell this year but that hasn’t stopped them from lighting up the front of Grade 1...
A Countryside Elfventure: Thistle and Oak’s Lost List (Queen Elizabeth Country Park)
3rd Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
This Christmas enjoy a festive family walk with a difference. Join Thistle and Oak as they try to find the missing presents before Father...
A Countryside Elfventure: Thistle and Oak’s Lost List (Lepe Country Park)
3rd Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Lepe Country Park
This Christmas enjoy a festive family walk with a difference. Join Thistle and Oak as they try to find the missing presents before Father...
Countryside Elfventure: Thistle & Oak’s Lost List (Royal Victoria Country Park)
3rd Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Royal Victoria Country Park
This Christmas enjoy a festive family walk with a difference. Join Thistle and Oak as they try to find the missing presents before Father...
Santa’s Present Problem
3rd Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Thursday 3rd December 2020 - Sunday 3rd January 2021* Festive fun this Christmas for the whole family Using the spotter sheet with clues,...
Christmas at Longdown Activity Farm
4th Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
Longdown Activity Farm
Join Us For Lots of Farming Fun and to See Father Christmas In the Festive Lodge! Longdown Activity Farm is open as normal on selected...
Father Christmas at the Watercress Line
4th Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’
See Father Christmas in his festive carriage at the Watercress Line and enjoy some traditional festive fun with vintage fairground rides, a...
Cafe Warming Winter Specials
4th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Itchen Valley Country Park
Following Government guidance, our cafe is continuing to operate as a takeaway through a hatch from 10.30am to 3.30pm every day (except...
Steam Illuminations
4th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’
Steam Illuminations is a unique, world first, pixel mappable digital LED train! It's an incredible light show on and in a steam train,...
Festive Archery with New Forest Activities
5th Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
New Forest Activities
Join New Forest Activities this Christmas time for some family fun during an archery session with a festive twist! Your guide will teach you...
Breakfast with Santa
5th Dec 2020 - 24th Dec 2020
Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Santa returns to the Spinnaker Tower and he’s tucking into breakfast to make sure he’s full of energy for a busy day of festive...
Christmas Sounds Amazing at Winchester Science Centre
5th Dec 2020 - 4th Jan 2021
Winchester Science Centre
Santa will swap his big red coat for a lab coat this festive season! On weekends and school holidays from 5 to 24 December, the jolly man...
White Christmas
5th Dec 2020 - 5th Dec 2020
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
White Christmas 5th December 2020 10am until 6pm Join us on the 5th of December for White Christmas and outdoor Christmas market taking place...
A Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at Mottisfont
5th Dec 2020 - 1st Jan 2021
Mottisfont
Explore Mottisfont's grounds with favourite characters on Peter Rabbit’s Winter Adventure trail. Peter Rabbit’s friends need some help...
A Celebration Of Christmas at Paultons Park
5th Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
Paultons Theme Park
Although we’re unable run our usual Christmas at Paultons event this year we are delighted to welcome you back for our new Celebration of...
Christmas Trail
5th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Itchen Valley Country Park
Can you help Father Christmas to find his presents? They have fallen off the sleigh and are scattered in the woods!! Pick up a Trail Pack...
Four Dames in Search of a Panto
5th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Theatre Royal Winchester
The creative team behind Theatre Royal Winchester's hugely successful pantomimes are bringing some Christmas joy to the city this year with a...
A Christmas Together…
12th Dec 2020 - 13th Dec 2020
Beaulieu
Enjoy a festive feast of family entertainment this Christmas, together. Visit us on 12 to 13 December and 19 December to 3rd January...
A Christmas Together…
19th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Beaulieu
Enjoy a festive feast of family entertainment this Christmas, together. Visit us on 12 to 13 December and 19 December to 3rd...
Christmas Canoe Paddle with New Forest Activities
19th Dec 2020 - 23rd Dec 2020
New Forest Activities
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...
Sleeping Beauty – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
19th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
Mayflower Theatre
Don't get caught snoozing this festive season, and grab your tickets for this year's unmissable, socially distanced pantomime, Sleeping...
Santa’s Christmas Cracker
21st Dec 2020 - 21st Dec 2020
Theatre Royal Winchester
Honalee Media present Santa's Christmas Cracker, the socially distanced show where every child can get a present from Santa! It really is...
Father Christmas’ Flying Visit
21st Dec 2020 - 21st Dec 2020
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Evergreen the mischievous Elf is up to his old tricks again! Last year he fell asleep on the job and stole some presents and so Father...
Father Christmas’ Flying Visit
21st Dec 2020 - 21st Dec 2020
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Evergreen the mischievous Elf is up to his old tricks again! Last year he fell asleep on the job and stole some presents and so Father...
Winter Woodland Lights
15th Jan 2021 - 31st Jan 2021
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Start 2021 with a sparkle at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, when it will become even more magical with beautiful illuminations and a live owl...
Virtual Beading Workshop
24th Jan 2021 - 24th Jan 2021
Chawton House
We are excited to have joined up with Chloe Menage for this wonderful virtual class. It’s the perfect workshop project for book lovers...
Creative Writing Workshop – Turning Fact into Fiction
30th Jan 2021 - 30th Jan 2021
Chawton House
Are there things in your own life which you’d like to write about, but with the freedom to edit and embellish? Or could you rewrite your own...
Creative Writing Workshop – Turning Fact into Fiction
31st Jan 2021 - 31st Jan 2021
Chawton House
Are there things in your own life which you’d like to write about, but with the freedom to edit and embellish? Or could you rewrite your own...
Events in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Looking for things to do in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Then look no further. Hampshire has a lot of fantastic events to suit everyone including:
- Activity trails
- Seasonal activities
- Food events
- Festivals
- Sporting events
- Theatre and concert performances
- Comedy events
Our list is continually updated with fresh events in Hampshire so be sure to check back for new and exciting days out. Come rain or shine, there will be an amazing Hampshire event to visit.
You might also enjoy the below itineraries with specific activities in some of the South’s biggest cities:
Things to do in Winchester
Things to do in the Isle of Wight
Things to do in Southampton
Things to do in Portsmouth
Plus, you can save money on Hampshire attractions with our vouchers.