Fareham Farmers' Market

6 Dec 2008 (monthly)

On the first Saturday of each month, Fareham Farmers' Market in West Street offers up to 40 stalls selling local produce including organic vegetables, free-range eggs, fish, rare-breed meats, home-baked bread, cakes and honey from local bees.

Middle Brook Street Farmers' Market

14 Dec 2008 (various dates)

On every second and last Sunday of the month, Winchester's Middle Brook Street is transformed into one of the largest farmers' markets in the country, selling everything from ostrich meat and home-baked bread to crabs fresh from the Solent.

Winchester City Mill

1 Mar - 31 Dec 2008 (annual)

Rebuilt in 1744 on an earlier medieval site, the National Trust-owned Winchester City Mill, today a working watermill with a delightful island garden, spans the River Itchen in the centre of Winchester.

Charles Dickens' Birthplace

7 Feb 2009 (various dates)

One of Britain's most famous authors, Charles Dickens began life in Portsmouth and stayed for a short stint of three years. The interior of the house in which he was born in 1812 is now set in the Regency style of the era.

Welsh National Opera Spring Tour

Mar 2009 (annual)

Welsh National Opera returns to the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton for its annual spring visit with three major revivals: Mozart's Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and Verdi's Falstaff, now with Bryn Terfel reprising the title role.

Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival

Apr 2009 (various dates)

The Celtic spirit takes over pretty Fareham on England's south coast, as more than 300 musicians from all over the world take to the stage for the annual Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival. Expect ceilidhs, workshops, dancing, singarounds and late night parties.

Winchester Chamber Music Festival

Apr 2009 (annual)

The Winchester Chamber Music Festival features four concerts and a masterclass by the London Bridge Ensemble in the intimate setting of Milner Hall. For full programme details, please visit the festival website.

Winchester Mayfest

May 2009 (annual)

Winchester's annual Mayfest brings traditional music, dance and arts to the town's streets, pubs and concert venues. The live music includes folk, roots, blues and jazz. Other activities include dance displays, workshops, children's events, charity stalls and ceilidhs.

Winchester Hat Fair

Jul 2009 (annual)

Britain's longest-running festival of street theatre, in Winchester city centre, is outlandish, entertaining and free. Spectators are asked to delve into their pockets to fill the eponymous hats that are passed around by the performers.

Oakley Hall Music Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Oakley Hall's annual music festival features tenor Alfie Boe this year. The festival website releases further details of the programme as soon as they are available.

The Great Hall & King Arthur's Round Table

Daily

The Great Hall is all that remains of Winchester Castle. It dates back to the 13th century and is considered the finest of halls from this period. Inside is one of the greatest symbols of medieval mythology - the Round Table of King Arthur.

Gunwharf Quays

Daily

Located close to the Historic Dockyard and Old Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays has become one of the most popular areas to eat, drink and shop in the city, with wide pedestrianised avenues and views across the harbour.

Spinnaker Tower

Daily

The Spinnaker Tower rises 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays, piercing the city's skyline and offering sensational views of the harbour, coastline and the city itself.

Millais Gallery

Daily; not Sun

Dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art, Southampton's Millais Gallery has three exhibition spaces and features work by local, up-and-coming and more established artists. The Film Foyer shows work by contemporary filmmakers.

Roux at 27

Daily; not Sun

A smart cream-and-black corner building on Southsea's Marmion Road houses Roux at 27, retailers of fine jewellery, dealing mainly in diamonds and precious stones. Ladies who like their gems can also gaze contentedly at hand-made silver rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

The Nuffield Theatre

Daily

Built in 1964 by the Nuffield Foundation and the University of Southampton, the Nuffield Theatre has been entertaining Southampton's culture vultures for more than 40 years. A fully independent producing theatre, the Nuffield has also produced award-winning plays that have toured across the UK.

INTECH

Daily

Have fun with science and technology at the INTECH family museum in Winchester. Engaging hands-on displays explore everything from tornados to recycling, while more than 100 interactive exhibits bring tricky concepts to light.

The Fleet & Flares

Daily; not Sun

A mixed crowd converges on The Fleet & Flares (pub and nightclub respectively) in Portsmouth's King Henry I Street to try their luck on the three pool tables, then head downstairs for some Seventies boogieing.

The Westgate Museum

Daily

The Westgate Museum in Winchester dominates the upper end of the High Street. One of only two remaining fortified gateways in the city, today it offers brass rubbing and other activities for children.

Portsmouth City Museum

Daily

At Portsmouth's City Museum visitors can learn everything they need to know about the history of the city, from the Stone Age to the present day, with audio-visual displays and life-size reconstructions. An exciting new permanent exhibition left by Richard Lancelyn Green explores Sherlock Holmes and the life of his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle.

New Forest

Daily

Under canopies of oak and beech trees, wild deer wander. Across open heath and grassland, forest-bred ponies and cattle have right of way. Welcome to the New Forest - enclosed as a royal forest by William the Conqueror over 900 years ago. Now a nationally-protected area, this is a delightful area of England to explore and within easy reach of London.

Route 66

Daily; not Tue or Wed

Portsmouth's Route 66 causes a stir five nights of the week with its themed nights and dangerously cheap drinks on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Marwell Zoo

Daily

Marwell Zoo is located just six miles from the centre of Winchester in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. Visitors can see everything from meerkats, penguins, zebras and tigers to rhinos and tropical birds.

The Common

Daily

The Common is an enormous park located conveniently close to Southampton city centre. Home to the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, the area is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At well over 300 acres, it also contains an abandoned racecourse, the site of the town's old gallows, a lake and the country's deepest artesian well.

God's House Tower Museum of Archaeology

Daily; not Mon

Southampton's Museum of Archaeology in God's House Tower gives a historical tour of the city from Prehistoric times to Roman occupation and the reign of Queen Victoria. It is housed in God's House Tower at the south-east corner of the old city walls.

Bedford Place and Carlton Place

Daily

Window shop for curios, specialist gifts or jewellery from a range of unique, independent retailers at Southampton's adjacent Bedford Place and Carlton Place shopping precincts. Rest your tired feet and choose lunch from various delis, bistros and bars.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Daily

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, just a few minutes by ferry from Portsmouth, offers the chance to step onboard a real submarine and learn what life is like stuck in cramped conditions with enemy ships nearby, as well as to hear heroic tales and learn about the lives of the crew.

The Edge

Daily

The Edge is an easy-going gay venue in Southampton which offers a range of weekly activities, from pole dancing on Mondays and karaoke on Tuesdays to party night on Saturday, when dance and chart music fill the floor. There are also frequent cabaret shows and a loft restaurant to relax in with friends.

St Barbe Museum

Daily; not Sun

St Barbe Museum in Lymington tells the special story of the coastal strip between the New Forest and The Solent, with its fascinating past and present. The area has seen a thriving salt industry as well as smugglers landing their illegal cargos and has a long tradition of innovative boat building. The museum's aim is to capture the unique flavour of life in the district and to bring first-class art exhibitions into the town.

City Museum

Daily

The City Museum in Winchester traces the story of the city through extensive archaeological exhibits and a fine local history collection.

Isle of Wight

Daily

Just 22 minutes across the Solent on the high-speed Red Jet out of Southampton harbour, the Isle of Wight is quite literally a whole new world of possibilities! Whether it's walking the multi-coloured sandy cliffs of the southwest, visiting the impressive Needles (complete with lighthouse), exploring the Victorian delights of Osborne House and the dark medieval splendour of Carisbrooke Castle or enjoying a traditional British seaside on the east coast, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Tango Tea

Daily; not Sun

Tango Tea, on Southsea's trendy Albert Road, entices shoppers inside with its quirky window display, crammed with china and glass objects, furniture, jewellery, vintage clothing, posters, prints and contemporary art.

Drift Bar

Daily; not Sun

Relax in the stylish surroundings of Southsea's Drift Bar. Things heat up at the weekend when Portsmouth's beautiful people throw their groovy moves on the dance floor, and Wednesday's cocktail night is a popular choice for margarita mayhem.

West Quay

Daily

West Quay is Southampton's multi-million pound leisure development with around 100 shops, 50 of which are outlet stores. Since opening in 2000 it has become one of the city's most popular attractions.

Portsmouth Blue Reef Aquarium

Daily

Frogs from South America and Northern Australia, freshwater otters, tropical angel fish and puffer fish are just some of the extraordinary and colourful creatures to be discovered at Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium.

Winchester Cathedral

Daily

The site of Winchester Cathedral has been one of the main focal points of the city since the seventh century, when a Christian church was first built here. Today's cathedral was built by the Saxon King Alfred the Great, who made the city his capital.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Daily

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard houses some of the city's principal attractions, including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Dockyard Apprentice. Visit individual attractions or take a guided tour round the dockland.

Beaulieu - Abbey, Palace and National Motor Museum

Daily

The beautiful Abbey of Beaulieu is situated at the heart of the New Forest and was founded back in 1204 by a grant from King John to an Order of Cistercian monks. It grew to wield huge power and influence until Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Today, it is open to the public, along with Beaulieu's Palace House and Gardens and the renowned National Motor Museum.

Solent Sky

Daily

Hampshire and the Solent have just as much historical importance in the history of aircraft as in the history of seacraft. This small geographical area saw the burgeoning of not only 26 aircraft companies but also the largest flying boat operation in the world. To top it all, the legendary Spitfire was designed in the heart of the city of Southampton, by R J Mitchell. Solent Sky (formerly the Southampton Hall of Aviation) celebrates this exciting history, with a host of historic aircraft on display.

Mid Hants Railway - Watercress Line

Daily

The Mid Hants Railway, also known as the Watercress Line, is a preserved steam railway line that runs between Alresford and Alton. Operated by a team of volunteers, the line is open to passengers who want to take a trip back in time.

City Art Gallery

Daily; not Mon

With over 3500 works of art covering six centuries of European culture, from the Italian Renaissance to French Impressionism and beyond, the Southampton City Art Gallery concentrates its core collection on 20th-century British art, for which is internationally renowned. A former recipient of the Fine Art Museum of the Year award, it also houses an impressive collection of ceramics.

Maritime Museum

Daily; not Mon

Set in an area by the city's docks that can boast a seven-century maritime history, Southampton's Maritime Museum is located in a 14th-century warehouse that was originally built for the wool trade, but has also been a jail for prisoners of war and an aircraft factory. It tells the story of Southampton's maritime aspirations since the building of the first docks in the early-19th century, including a special exhibition about the Titanic, which set sail on its fateful maiden voyage from Southampton.

Fareham Farmers' Market

6 Dec 2008 (monthly)

On the first Saturday of each month, Fareham Farmers' Market in West Street offers up to 40 stalls selling local produce including organic vegetables, free-range eggs, fish, rare-breed meats, home-baked bread, cakes and honey from local bees.

Winchester Mayfest

May 2009 (annual)

Winchester's annual Mayfest brings traditional music, dance and arts to the town's streets, pubs and concert venues. The live music includes folk, roots, blues and jazz. Other activities include dance displays, workshops, children's events, charity stalls and ceilidhs.

Winchester Hat Fair

Jul 2009 (annual)

Britain's longest-running festival of street theatre, in Winchester city centre, is outlandish, entertaining and free. Spectators are asked to delve into their pockets to fill the eponymous hats that are passed around by the performers.

Winchester Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

The ninth Winchester Festival brings together a richly varied group of performers and artists. The musical offerings range from jazz to classical and an open air fireworks concert.

Winchester City Mill

1 Mar - 31 Dec 2008 (annual)

Rebuilt in 1744 on an earlier medieval site, the National Trust-owned Winchester City Mill, today a working watermill with a delightful island garden, spans the River Itchen in the centre of Winchester.

Winchester Chamber Music Festival

Apr 2009 (annual)

The Winchester Chamber Music Festival features four concerts and a masterclass by the London Bridge Ensemble in the intimate setting of Milner Hall. For full programme details, please visit the festival website.

Welsh National Opera Spring Tour

Mar 2009 (annual)

Welsh National Opera returns to the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton for its annual spring visit with three major revivals: Mozart's Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and Verdi's Falstaff, now with Bryn Terfel reprising the title role.

Victorian Festival of Christmas

Nov 2009 (annual)

The Victorian Festival of Christmas at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers the chance to browse the festive stalls in the French market, admire the beautifully lit, moving Christmas trees and enjoy a candlelit carol concert.

Twenty20 Cup: South Zone

Jun 2009 (annual)

Twenty20 has brought a new generation of fans to English cricket, and the Twenty20 Cup is expected to fill grounds across the country this summer.

Twenty20 Cup: Hampshire Hawks

Jun 2009 (annual)

Twenty20 has brought a new generation of fans to English cricket. Hampshire Hawks play their home games at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Twenty20 Cup: Finals Day

Jul 2009 (annual)

The Rose Bowl in Southampton hosts the Finals Day of the 2008 Twenty20 Cup. Essex, Middlesex, Durham and current holders Kent Spitfires battle it out to become Twenty20 champions.

The Mela Festival

Jun 2009 (annual)

Art Asia brings the Mela Festival to Hogland's Park in Southampton. A colourful event with music, arts, dance and crafts activities, there's also a funfair, clothes stalls and great food to tuck into. More than 20,000 people come to enjoy the fun.

The Mayor's Firework Fiesta

Nov 2009 (annual)

The Mayor of Basingstoke celebrates Guy Fawkes night at the War Memorial Park with lots of pyrotechnics and a huge bonfire. Wrap up warm!

Southsea Food Festival

May 2009 (annual)

Local farmers get together to present their home-grown goods at the Southsea Food Festival on Palmerston Road. Tasty free treats and cooking demonstrations for adults, and farmyard animals, storytellers and face-painting for children should keep visitors entertained all day.

Southsea Castle

Apr - Sep 2009 (annual)

Built in 1544 at the behest of Henry VIII, Southsea Castle has enjoyed a long and healthy life, although it has long since retired from military service and now maintains its 19th-century appearance thanks to Portsmouth Council.

Southampton Kite Festival

Jun 2009 (annual)

The Southampton Kite Festival is held at Lordshill Recreation Grounds. On the ground there's live music, refreshments and a market that covers the whole range of kites and spare kit for all ages and skill levels.

Southampton Boat Show

Sep 2009 (annual)

Mayflower Park hosts the annual Southampton Boat Show, first held in 1969. It's a showcase for water sports lovers featuring marine activities, unrivalled shopping opportunities and some of the world's most luxurious yachts.

Round Table Bonfire & Firework Display

Nov 2009 (annual)

Historic Winchester celebrates the capture of Guy Fawkes with a torchlit procession from the Broadway to North Walls, where the Round Table Bonfire is lit by the Mayor, and there's a spectacular firework display.

Rainbow v Live

Jul 2009 (annual)

Rainbow v Live is a new summer festival held on West Street in Fareham Town Centre offering family fun and entertainment.

Portsmouth FC 2008/9

23 Aug 2008 - 16 May 2009 (annual)

Portsmouth play their home matches at Fratton Park. The Premier League fixtures for the 2008/9 season are as follows:

Oakley Hall Music Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Oakley Hall's annual music festival features tenor Alfie Boe this year. The festival website releases further details of the programme as soon as they are available.

New Forest and Hampshire County Show

Jul 2009 (annual)

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show, held at the showground in Brockenhurst, has been taking place for the best part of a century, showcasing traditional country pursuits, new agricultural innovations and demonstrations.

New Forest Marathon

Sep 2009 (annual)

Scores of fit people descend on New Milton for the annual New Forest Marathon and half marathon, which follows a course through the stunning New Forest. The organisers claim it is one of the most beautiful runs in the UK.

Lymington Carnival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Every summer the seaside town of Lymington throws a carnival for all the family with floats, stalls and traditional entertainment.

Live at the Bandstand

May - Aug 2009; Sun only (annual)

Every Sunday in summer, there are free concerts at the bandstand in Southsea's West Battery Gardens. Expect everything from global dance music, ska and country to jazz.

Hampshire Food Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Due to its success the Hampshire Food Festival has grown to encompass a month of events in Winchester and all over the county.

Great South Run

Oct 2009 (annual)

Portsmouth hosts the annual Great South Run, raising thousands for charity. A ten-mile road running event, it attracts both elite athletes and amateur runners and features ChampionChip timing, ensuring every runner receives a completely accurate running time.

Great Dorset Steam Fair

Aug 2009 (annual)

The Great Dorset Steam Fair takes place on 650 acres in Tarrant Hinton and attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year. Attractions include steam engine exhibits, a music festival, heavy Shire horses and even a few white-knuckle rides.

Fine Food Fair

May 2009 (annual)

The annual Fine Food Fair, held in the cathedral's Inner Close, brings a taste of the country and the continent to Winchester. Stallholders come from all over the country and from abroad, selling the finest quality produce.

Exbury Scarecrow Festival

Aug 2009 (annual)

Scarecrows in all their weird and wonderful guises gather at Exbury Gardens every summer. The annual Exbury Scarecrow Festival is held in remembrance of Worzel Gummidge, the king of all scarecrows - part of the original television series was filmed at the gardens.

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Mar - Nov 2009 (annual)

The brainchild of Lionel Nathan de Rothschild, Exbury Estate was bought in 1919 from the Mitford family and transformed into an idyllic garden with ornamental pools and paths. It is particularly famous for Rothschilds' collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.

Christmas Lights Switch On

Nov 2009 (annual)

Santa and his pixie helpers visit the town centre (and The Malls) in Basingstoke for the ceremonial switching-on of the town's Christmas lights. There's plenty of other entertainment to help get everyone into the festive spirit.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Feb 2009 (annual)

Southampton celebrates Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat (2008), with a traditional Dian Jin ceremony at the Civic Centre, followed by lion dancing, music and martial arts displays. The celebrations continue with a parade through the city centre.

British Pedal Car Grand Prix

Jul 2009 (annual)

Watch the chequered flag wave at the winning pedal car driver and the champagne flow freely after the eventful two-hour sprint race of the British Pedal Car Grand Prix at Ringwood's The Furlong.

Beaulieu International Autojumble

Sep 2009 (annual)

The Beaulieu International Autojumble attracted more than 30,000 visitors in 2007. It's the biggest outdoor sale of European car and motorcycle items in the country, attracting the public, collectors and fanatics over two days.

Balloons Over Basingstoke

Aug 2009 (annual)

Colourful balloons fill the sky above Basingstoke's War Memorial Park during this annual festival. More than 50,000 visitors come each year to admire the spectacle.

BUPA Great South Run

Oct 2009 (annual)

Europe's biggest and most popular ten-mile run, the BUPA Great South Run is staged annually in Southsea, Portsmouth. Run on a fast course, the event includes chip timing for all senior runners.

Art and Mind Festival

Jun 2009 (annual)

The Art and Mind Festival at the Theatre Royal in Winchester explores what the brain sciences and art can tell us about our experience of being born and our ultimate exit from life.

Alresford Watercress Festival

May 2009 (annual)

The people of Alresford are so proud of their most famous export that they dedicate an annual festival to it. The Alresford Watercress Festival features cooking demonstrations, a food market and special activities for children.

Alresford Agricultural Show

Sep 2009 (annual)

The Alresford Agricultural Show was first held in 1908 and celebrates its centenary in 2008. Held in beautiful Tichborne Park, it prides itself on remaining traditional, featuring livestock competitions, trade stands, horticultural displays, rural crafts and a dog show.

No biennial events available.