Spectacular gardens and a house risen from the ashes
Hinton Ampner really is a triumph over adversity. Read More
29 August, 2023Cafe with a view in Littlehampton
Food with a view is on the menu at Tides Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Read More
16 December, 2022Furzey gardens visit for families
Sarah from @girlabouthampshire visits Furzey Gardens in the New Forest Read More
25 November, 2022Basingstoke’s authentic taste of Spain
Authentic taste of Spain – in Basingstoke Read More
05 October, 2022Escape into autumn with free tickets from the National Trust
Now you can escape into autumn with free tickets from The National Trust Read More
05 October, 2022Eliane of Hungerford
One of the joys of a day out is the stop for coffee and cake... Read More
20 September, 2022Walk Warnford to Kilmeston and Hinton Ampner
An eight-mile rural walk from warnford to the National Trust's Hinton Ampner Read More
03 August, 2022HISTORIC WEST SUSSEX GARDENS
Historic West Dean Gardens in Chichester, West Sussex Read More
29 July, 2022BEACHSIDE CAFE WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW
A beachside cafe with a view and recommendation from The Guardian Read More
29 July, 2022Best places to keep cool this summer
From splashpools and the Solent to waterparks and the Lido! Read More
29 July, 2022Jurassic Walk that’s well worth the effort
A 9-mile Jurassic coastal walk that's well worth the effort Read More
29 July, 2022BRICKOSAURS! at Marwell Zoo
Anyone heading to Marwell Zoo over the summer holidays may feel like they've just landed in Jurassic World... Read More
19 July, 2022Tallying The Talisman
The newly renovated Talisman, once a local known as the Tali – and the transformation is amazing Read More
08 June, 2022Family-friendly walk near Chichester
A family-friendly loop walk around Itchenor in West Sussex Read More
21 January, 2022As good as abroad post-lockdown
A break across the sea, even if we can't go abroad Read More
25 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, 2021A walk with woodlands and coastal cliffs
A Hampshire woodland walk with clifftops with stunning coastal views Read More
23 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, 2021If you love to walk the beach
If you love a proper beach walk, then this three-mile walk along Meon Shore from Hill Head is one to try. Read More
07 April, 2021Iron Age Fort Walk in Wiltshire
Figsbury Ring is an iron-age hill fort near Salisbury, managed by the National Trust and perfect for a family walk. Read More
06 April, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2020Autumn magic at Mudeford
There are autumn days when, if the sun is shining, the light has a special quality and the kids can still be out in the fresh air. Read More
13 October, 2019A canvas of sand and sea
The unique quality of early morning light, a canvas of sand and sea and two horses moving slowly through the shallows. Read More
13 May, 2019Cycling 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, 2019Hidden away, the Salt Cafe
A little-known café to hunt out if you’re a fan of sourdough, good coffee and amazing cakes – all with a coastal view. Read More
11 January, 2019
Let’s go fly a kite!
Whether you’re the world’s biggest kitesurfing fan, or a newbie to the sport, the Kitesurfing Armada Festival is a spectacle to see. Read More
18 June, 2018Family and dog-friendly break
For happy campers brave enough to battle the elements for a stunning view, head to Highlands End At Eype in Dorset. Read More
16 April, 2018Perfect stay for 20 in Somerset
A gem of a holiday home for a crowd. Old Stone Barns in Somerset is from Kate and Tom's large cottages. Read More
02 April, 2018Harbour and nature reserve
Between Southampton and Portsmouth, is a quaint yacht haven, perfect for twitchers or just feeding the ducks. Read More
08 March, 2018Penguins and tigers at Marwell
My other half knows I have a passion for both pandas and penguins, so this year’s Valentine’s treat was a trip to Marwell Zoo in… Read More
28 February, 2018Seaside walk and breakfast
For great seaside walks, whatever the weather, few places in Hampshire can beat Stokes Bay, especially the walk to Fort Gilkicker. Read More
25 February, 2018Weekend walk and breakfast
A Sunday morning walk in the windswept months, when the promise of a cooked breakfast makes you walk just a little bit faster. Read More
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