Hampshire In A Nutshell
Don’t Forget Your Kit
Embark on a canoe or kayak experience in the New Forest or along the River Avon as you glide through the waters looking out to see if you can spot the surrounding wildlife. Alternatively, take a boat tour and learn more about the magical surroundings as you pass them.
Hire a bike and cycle through the forest as you test your map reading skills embarking on a wild trail. Or, for something a little more adventurous, visit Go Ape Moors and zip wire above the tree tops.
Take part in quintessentially English activities such as tennis, croquet, horse riding and polo. For a more leisurely pace go fishing at one of the scenic lakes and see what you can catch.
Family Fun Guaranteed
Explore Marwell Zoo with the family and see if you can spot the giraffes, penguins and tigers. With 140 acres of park to keep you busy, a cool train, five adventure playgrounds and cafes, you might as well make a day of it. Meet and feed the animals and listen out for one of the daily talks, to brush up on your wildlife trivia.
A must is Paultons Park, also home of Peppa Pig World, which is an exciting theme park set in the New Forest. The rides and attractions here are impressive, including rollercoasters, a log flume, waterpark, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, animals and amazing landscape. With a whopping 70 rides to choose from, little ones will have a whale of a time.
Alternatively, visit the pigs at the Longdown Activity Farm or the Blue Reef Aquarium for a fun family day out.
Tastes To Try
Dining at the Black Rat is an absolute must. The charming Michelin-star restaurant is set in an enchanting building that dates back to the 1700s. With a seasonal menu that incorporates fresh ingredients from the restaurant’s allotment where it grows its own vegetables and herbs, guests can enjoy a wealth of flavours alongside vibrant presentation. Choose from many scrumptious dishes including rabbit loin, crispy rock oyster with smoked eel cream, and slow cooked lamb belly served with wild herbs and caramelised onions.
If you’re looking for dinner with picturesque surroundings, then The Bush Inn in Ovington is the perfect spot. Opt to dine al fresco at the traditional 17th century pub situated on the beautiful banks of the River Itchen and tuck into traditional classics like twice roasted pork belly with seared fresh scallops and fresh Cornish haddock in batter with hand cut chunky chips.
For out-of-this-world British cuisine head to The Pig restaurant which is nestled in the grounds of the New Forest. Dine in a relaxed, intimate setting as you enjoy a unique menu that changes with the seasons. Expect pollock fillet and Hampshire chorizo, and Lyme Bay monkish tail and garden spinach as well as Himalayan salt aged ribeye steak. Start your meal by ordering one of the restaurants famous Piggy Bits. We recommend pea and ham hummus with puff pastry.
Don’t Forget Your Kit
Embark on a canoe or kayak experience in the New Forest or along the River Avon as you glide through the waters looking out to see if you can spot the surrounding wildlife. Alternatively, take a boat tour and learn more about the magical surroundings as you pass them.
Hire a bike and cycle through the forest as you test your map reading skills embarking on a wild trail. Or, for something a little more adventurous, visit Go Ape Moors and zip wire above the tree tops.
Take part in quintessentially English activities such as tennis, croquet, horse riding and polo. For a more leisurely pace go fishing at one of the scenic lakes and see what you can catch.
Family Fun Guaranteed
Explore Marwell Zoo with the family and see if you can spot the giraffes, penguins and tigers. With 140 acres of park to keep you busy, a cool train, five adventure playgrounds and cafes, you might as well make a day of it. Meet and feed the animals and listen out for one of the daily talks, to brush up on your wildlife trivia.
A must is Paultons Park, also home of Peppa Pig World, which is an exciting theme park set in the New Forest. The rides and attractions here are impressive, including rollercoasters, a log flume, waterpark, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, animals and amazing landscape. With a whopping 70 rides to choose from, little ones will have a whale of a time.
Alternatively, visit the pigs at the Longdown Activity Farm or the Blue Reef Aquarium for a fun family day out.
Tastes To Try
Dining at the Black Rat is an absolute must. The charming Michelin-star restaurant is set in an enchanting building that dates back to the 1700s. With a seasonal menu that incorporates fresh ingredients from the restaurant’s allotment where it grows its own vegetables and herbs, guests can enjoy a wealth of flavours alongside vibrant presentation. Choose from many scrumptious dishes including rabbit loin, crispy rock oyster with smoked eel cream, and slow cooked lamb belly served with wild herbs and caramelised onions.
If you’re looking for dinner with picturesque surroundings, then The Bush Inn in Ovington is the perfect spot. Opt to dine al fresco at the traditional 17th century pub situated on the beautiful banks of the River Itchen and tuck into traditional classics like twice roasted pork belly with seared fresh scallops and fresh Cornish haddock in batter with hand cut chunky chips.
For out-of-this-world British cuisine head to The Pig restaurant which is nestled in the grounds of the New Forest. Dine in a relaxed, intimate setting as you enjoy a unique menu that changes with the seasons. Expect pollock fillet and Hampshire chorizo, and Lyme Bay monkish tail and garden spinach as well as Himalayan salt aged ribeye steak. Start your meal by ordering one of the restaurants famous Piggy Bits. We recommend pea and ham hummus with puff pastry.
Don’t Forget Your Kit
Embark on a canoe or kayak experience in the New Forest or along the River Avon as you glide through the waters looking out to see if you can spot the surrounding wildlife. Alternatively, take a boat tour and learn more about the magical surroundings as you pass them.
Hire a bike and cycle through the forest as you test your map reading skills embarking on a wild trail. Or, for something a little more adventurous, visit Go Ape Moors and zip wire above the tree tops.
Take part in quintessentially English activities such as tennis, croquet, horse riding and polo. For a more leisurely pace go fishing at one of the scenic lakes and see what you can catch.
Family Fun Guaranteed
Explore Marwell Zoo with the family and see if you can spot the giraffes, penguins and tigers. With 140 acres of park to keep you busy, a cool train, five adventure playgrounds and cafes, you might as well make a day of it. Meet and feed the animals and listen out for one of the daily talks, to brush up on your wildlife trivia.
A must is Paultons Park, also home of Peppa Pig World, which is an exciting theme park set in the New Forest. The rides and attractions here are impressive, including rollercoasters, a log flume, waterpark, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, animals and amazing landscape. With a whopping 70 rides to choose from, little ones will have a whale of a time.
Alternatively, visit the pigs at the Longdown Activity Farm or the Blue Reef Aquarium for a fun family day out.
Tastes To Try
Dining at the Black Rat is an absolute must. The charming Michelin-star restaurant is set in an enchanting building that dates back to the 1700s. With a seasonal menu that incorporates fresh ingredients from the restaurant’s allotment where it grows its own vegetables and herbs, guests can enjoy a wealth of flavours alongside vibrant presentation. Choose from many scrumptious dishes including rabbit loin, crispy rock oyster with smoked eel cream, and slow cooked lamb belly served with wild herbs and caramelised onions.
If you’re looking for dinner with picturesque surroundings, then The Bush Inn in Ovington is the perfect spot. Opt to dine al fresco at the traditional 17th century pub situated on the beautiful banks of the River Itchen and tuck into traditional classics like twice roasted pork belly with seared fresh scallops and fresh Cornish haddock in batter with hand cut chunky chips.
For out-of-this-world British cuisine head to The Pig restaurant which is nestled in the grounds of the New Forest. Dine in a relaxed, intimate setting as you enjoy a unique menu that changes with the seasons. Expect pollock fillet and Hampshire chorizo, and Lyme Bay monkish tail and garden spinach as well as Himalayan salt aged ribeye steak. Start your meal by ordering one of the restaurants famous Piggy Bits. We recommend pea and ham hummus with puff pastry.
frequently asked questions
Hampshire has so much to see and do. Nature lovers and active travellers should visit the New Forest National Park. The City of Winchester is ideal for history buffs and Southampton is the top place to watch cruise ships come and go. Explore stately houses and historic homes once lived in by Jane Austen. Take the kids to Peppa Pig World or learn about traditional farming at Manor Farm. Hampshire provides a fun holiday for all the family.
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa is renowned for its stunning grounds and top-notch spa facilities. Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is where you can live your Georgian countryside dream just 40 minutes from London. The Pig is a stunning New Forest retreat with an exceptional restaurant.
Depending on where you’re going, you can drive from London to Hampshire via the A3 and A31 roads in about two hours. It takes about an hour by train to get from London Waterloo to Winchester.