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The first A Palace House Christmas is now open for visits to Beaulieu with a 14ft pantomime dame, fantastical mummer creatures, life-size Pollock theatre and theatrical installations to tell the magical story of pantomime. The new event was opened by Lord Montagu and Charlotte Lloyd Webber, who created the festive masterpiece with Adrian Lillie and […]
It’s a case of ‘in with the old and in with the new’ this Christmas at the award-winning festive light attraction, Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. For not only has Hampshire’s largest festive light trail been completely reimagined this year, with a new route and new themed zones, but it is delighted to welcome […]
The National Motor Museum is holding the first public start-up of Sunbeam 1000hp to hear the World Land Speed Record breaker roar for the first time in 90 years, after the rebuild of its rear engine. It will take place on Sunday 7 September. The much-anticipated start-up follows years of work to strip, clean and […]
Turning misfortune on its head, live music fan Aidan Newman, 22, from Lymington, used a short period of ill health to conceive, organise and now publicise a new grass roots music festival in the town. Knees Upp Lymington will take place on Vicars Hill, Undershore Road on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September, in aid […]
It’s back – Portsmouth International Kite Festival is again bringing an explosion of colour to Southsea Common over two days on Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 July 2025. A huge range of kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display, with the top flyers in action to delight the crowds. The festival takes place […]
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth (July 19 – 20), saw the Emirates GBR Team battle on home waters, boosted by the home crowd. It was an unforgettable weekend of high-speed, close-to-shore racing and world-class entertainment for around 20,000 ticketed fans across the two days of action. Set on the waters of […]
The D-Day Story is hosting a day of activities to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On Sunday 11 May there will be something for everyone as the museum marks Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) which is on 8 May. 2025 is 80 years since the end of […]
A spectacular ‘gala of firsts’ is planned this year’s popular Spring Steam Gala at The Watercress Line in Hampshire, from 25 to 27 April, as it welcomes brand new guest locomotives to its tracks – and introduces its newly-restored flagship engine 35005 Canadian Pacific. Visitors can experience the thrill of riding behind a stellar line-up […]
This May, Fairthorne Manor is opening its gates for two incredible Bank Holiday Fun Days. With a jam-packed schedule of outdoor adventures, it’s the perfect way for families to kickstart their summer. 📅 Monday 5 & Monday 26 May 2025, 🕙 Open from 10am – 4pm📍 YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge With over 15 thrilling activities […]
Thruxton Circuit has unveiled an exciting new addition to its 2025 racing calendar with the creation of the Thruxton Retro – a fun-filled family-friendly weekend festival of live music and entertainment, all set against the backdrop of great racing of classic and historic cars on track. The theme of the inaugural Thruxton Retro is ‘Superfunk’ […]
