An insider’s guide to our region. Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
Why do we live here? Because we love it. Please join us.
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Family-friendly walk near Chichester
A family-friendly loop walk around Itchenor in West Sussex Read More
21 January, 2022Kingley Vale
From Warsash to Lee-on-Solent across coast and countryside and lovely quiet beaches Read More
26 September, 2021Walking the Solent Way
From Warsash to Lee-on-Solent across coast and countryside and lovely quiet beaches Read More
20 July, 2021As good as abroad post-lockdown
A break across the sea, even if we can't go abroad Read More
25 June, 2021Mottisfont roses near Romsey
The most sensational heritage walled rose garden, Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire Read More
21 June, 2021Noble Bees on a working heather holiday
New Forest Noble Bees' heather honey in the making. A beautiful video by Matt Dunkinson. Read More
17 June, 2021Spilling the beans on a great coffee liqueur
For people who love good coffee and care about its impact on the environment and its farmers Read More
16 June, 2021Jump in the Hrududu and head to Watership Down
Beautiful 19th century inn just south of Richard Adam's Watership Down Read More
15 June, 2021Formula One champion and his Hampshire buffalo
Water buffalo grazing on organic pasture in Hampshire produce the most amazing mozzarella! Read More
04 June, 2021Let’s support our local butchers
The family butcher is an institution making a deserved comeback Read More
28 May, 2021A walk with woodlands and coastal cliffs
A Hampshire woodland walk with clifftops with stunning coastal views Read More
23 May, 2021Something sweet that’s also good for you!
Local honey has health benefits and it's delicious and versatile too! Read More
18 May, 2021Swathes of bluebells and Hampshire countryside
Hampshire walk that takes in a sea of blue from bluebells and views across Hampshire countryside Read More
08 May, 2021English asparagus season is underway
English asparagus season is underway - but it's short so make the most of it. Here we showcase Standsted Farm Shop and Barfoots Farms Read More
02 May, 2021Sandy shorelines on this coastal pathway
A 7-mile walk with beautiful sandy shorelines and a clearly marked coastal pathway Read More
30 April, 2021
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