Fans of the great outdoors can look forward to a spectacular celebration of spring plants, gardens and gardening over the first weekend in May (Friday 3 – Sunday 5 May 2024) when the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu in the beautiful New Forest. Whether you’re an experienced grower, a complete gardening beginner […]
A wonderful display of owls and magical woodland lights. You may see the Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Boobok Owl, Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, Great Grey Owl and the Siberian Eagle Owl in flight – sometimes closer than you think! All proceeds from the event will directly support the work of the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
In pictures – Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens 2023
This year is based around the theme of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. The mile long trail tells the story in illuminated installations. A stunning new feature is the giant fountains dancing to music on the lake. The event runs from 25 November to 30 December.
Glow Marwell 2023 is back with double the sparkle and more than half a million lights, snow galore and brand new illuminations set to ignite the imagination. This year’s event is more interactive, more magical and more immersive than ever before.
University of Southampton scientists will be on hand to help fire the creative imaginations of the next generation of physicists as an awe-inspiring light art trail is being made ready to Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas. Following the success of last year’s inaugural light trail, the award-winning visitor experience is again opening […]
An event to support parents and carers who have children up to the age of 25 years old with specialist needs are invited to attend Portsmouth SEND Local Offer Live at Cosham Community Centre on Thursday 9 November from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The event brings together health professionals and community groups that support families in […]
After a stunning transformation last year, the world-famous Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey are set to shine even brighter this Christmas with a brand-new outdoor light trail opening on Thursday 30 November. View photos of Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 2022 Once again, the much-loved visitor attraction throws open its gates after dark […]
Join the spectacular Christmas lantern procession in Alresford on 24 November. The Watercress Line is set to launch its festive season on Friday 24 November with a Christmas lantern procession through the streets of Alresford which should be a truly spectacular event for all the community. Schools, scouts, churches, families, local businesses and care homes […]
Portsmouth residents are being invited to a series of Armistice and Remembrance events, held to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. The events are all open to the public to attend: Armistice Day Service Saturday 11 November at the WW1 memorial, Guildhall […]