Hampshire Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

Imaginatively displayed with interaction exhibits telling the story of this favourite ship of Henry Vlllth, featuring weapons, tools and possessions of the men who sailed her

100s of animals – including giraffes, tigers & penguins, set in a 140-acre park with daily talks and animal feeding and 4 adventure playgrounds

over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park

little changed since completion in 1583 - wide variety of paintings - tapestries - porcelain - 17th century needlework - rare James I carpet - period furniture - tea barn

featured in many films and TV programmes, this preserved railway has large steam locomotives and runs from Alton to Alresford

a lovely 18th Century house with an unusual drawing room pained by Rex Whistler, a permanent 20th Century art collection and magnificent gardens

make the most of the great outdoors. From paddling on the Beaulieu River to cycling through the beautiful New Forest woodland, adventure awaits

overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, remodelled and extended during the 1800s, now a fine example of a Victorian country house

housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, including factory racers and exotic prototypes

the house, fully restored after the fire in 1960, features the furnishings & art collection of Ralph Dutton and is surrounded by magnificent gardens

where Jane Austen lived and wrote some of her finest work with letters, memorabilia, illustrated books and other contemporary artefacts

Europe's largest collection of otters, owls and other with animal encounters, feeding sessions and keeper talks throughout the day

spectacular views across the Solent from the top of this magnificent and graceful structure on Portsmouth Quays

picnic by the lakeside or take a tour covering 500 years of history including a Tudor chapel and the Neo classical hall

the museum honours the British Army from the mid Victorian era up to the present. There is a children friendly assault course and a family picnic area

visit these beautiful gardens featuring a raised lily pool leading into a walled garden

the ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, now sensitively restored and find inspiration in the lives and works of our women writers

a wealth of exhibits ranging from ancient times to the present day. Features include a 19C room, a museum of the Iron Age & life size historic models

a Tudor House built in 1530 exhibiting the history of the site & the people who once lived there. Features include 17C gardens. Basing House was built on a Norman castle which was destroyed after the civil war

consisting mainly of buildings surrounding a moat. The Great Hall is a three story building & Dower House is furnished as a 19C farmhouse