An insider’s guide to our region. Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
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English 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, 2021Wild about Mushrooms
The most beautiful exotic mushrooms from The New Forest make the most delicious dishes Read More
15 April, 2021Chasing rainbows
On our patch we have two rivers that are world-renowned for rainbow trout, The Test and the Itchen. Here's our local producer recipe showcase. Read More
30 March, 2021Lifeboat, beach & fort walk
A short, dog and family-friendly walk with stunning views of the Solent, the GAFIRS lifeboat and an historic fort. Read More
28 March, 2021Recipes from a local larder
As foodies, we're supporting our local producers. First up... recipes from The Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Read More
14 March, 2021Apples and wild garlic walk
A five-mile, dog-friendly walk, that takes in stunning views of the Meon Valley and across to the Isle of Wight. Read More
12 March, 2021
Hidden Dorset cafe
Hidden away down a leafy lane in West Dorset is Down House Farm, a quirky garden cafe with the most delicious of home-cooked food. Read More
23 February, 2021Foodie’s delight in Hampshire
Stockbridge is a picturesque town in Hampshire, winner of Google Street View’s 'foodiest high street in Britain' title. Read More
20 February, 2021Charter Market at Salisbury
If you love a traditional English market, then Salisbury Charter Market is definitely worth a visit. Read More
13 February, 2021Exbury in the spring
World famous for its Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, Exbury Gardens in the spring is especially stunning. Read More
18 March, 2020Boutique stay at Spitbank Fort
A stunning, if a little eccentric, boutique hotel which gives ‘getting away from it all’ a new, and distinctly nautical perspective. Read More
02 March, 2020Beach house therapy
There’s something about a beach in winter – bleak yet soulful, moody yet uplifting. Check out our Hampshire beach house break. Read More
10 January, 2020Cycling the Hayling Billy Trail
Every family should cycle together and the Hayling Billy Trail is perfect - safe and scenic. Pack a picnic and head off out. Read More
03 February, 2019
Lymington Saturday market
Exit the M27, cross a cattle grid and the awesome ancient New Forest opens up before you. Read More
01 February, 2019
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