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, 2019

Old Portsmouth's Still & West offers leisurely pint and a constantly changing view of Portsmouth Harbour. Read More...

10 April, 2019

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, 2019

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, 2020

Rich ribs melting off the bone and flavoured with black garlic and served with Smashed Cucumber salad and Asian Slaw. Read More...

18 March, 2021

The Ivy Brasserie at Winchester, beautiful decor, delicious suppers and the chance to breakfast like a king. Read More...

10 July, 2018

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, 2021

World famous for its Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, Exbury Gardens in the spring is especially stunning. Read More...

18 March, 2020

Mama Elliott’s Garlic, Prawn and Chilli Linguine, a family classic and a firm favourite for a very good reason. Read More...

18 March, 2021

Made from store cupboard staples, this makes a delicious vegetarian brunch or lunch with a mild hit of warmth from chilli flakes. Read More...

19 March, 2021

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

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, 2021

If you’re a keen gardener, as well as a cake lover, then the New Forest Lavender Tearooms is a destination which is a must. Read More...

27 May, 2019

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, 2018

A delicious and apparently mild garlic soup. Taste it before lockdown ends and you have people to see again! Read More...

18 March, 2021

If you like great food in a relaxed pub setting then The Earl of March near Chichester is a perfect balance between the two. Read More...

13 June, 2018

Meaty textured mushrooms in a classic bourgignon style - absolutely delicious but it uses loads of mushrooms! Read More...

15 April, 2021

Burley Manor is a relaxed restaurant with rooms in an historic manor house in the New Forest National Park Read More...

16 April, 2018

The tasting menu at Stanwell House, a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the High Street in Lymington, is a relaxed treat. Read More...

20 May, 2019

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, 2018

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, 2018

In a quiet spot in the West Sussex countryside, sits a foodie country pub with rooms, which is, without doubt, worth seeking out. Read More...

30 August, 2019

A little luxury (bitesize in fact) and the sound of crashing waves, look no further than Whitsand Bay in Cornwall. Read More...

16 March, 2018

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...

31 January, 2018

A former coaching inn with roots in the 1700s, The Hampshire Bowman has earned its long-standing place in the CAMRA good pub guide. Read More...

08 May, 2018