Sculpture at Beaulieu returns this summer with a collection of impressive pieces from award-winning sculptors

Sculpture at Beaulieu returns for a fourth year this summer, showcasing the work of over 45 nationally and internationally renowned sculptors both inside and outside of Beaulieu’s Palace House. From 13 June to 14 September 2025, Sculpture at Beaulieu will bring together an eye-catching collection of over 150 thought-provoking works, presented within Beaulieu’s historic grounds […]



A very Hampshire Plant of the Year

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2025 has been won by Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink (P1). It’s the first truly pink-flowered Philadelphus. It was bred by Hampshire’s Alan Postill, supplied by Hillier Nurseries Ltd and exhibited by Sparsholt College. Alan Postill – a lifetime with plants Alan worked as a propagator at […]



VE Day celebrations at The D-Day Story museum

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 […]



Portsmouth residents can gear up with free cycle repair sessions

More free cycle repair sessions are available for everyone in Portsmouth this year, following successful Repair & Ride workshops in 2024. Portsmouth City Council is pleased to announce the return of Repair & Ride sessions for everyone in Portsmouth in 2025. Residents can learn the basics of cycle maintenance through a series of informal, hands-on […]



Exciting line-up of engines lined up at The Watercress Line’s Spring Steam Gala of ‘Firsts’

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 […]



Action-Packed Family Fun This May at YMCA Fairthorne Manor

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 […]



Jane Austen exhibition at SeaCity Museum

The much-anticipated exhibition ‘A Very Respectable Company – Jane Austen and Her Southampton Circle’ is now on at the Southampton Stories gallery of SeaCity Museum until October 2025. The exhibition highlights Austen’s time in Southampton, where she lived on several occasions, casting light on her circle of friends and relations. The display is part of […]



New Palace House private wing rooms open for visits to Beaulieu

More private rooms in Palace House are to open for visits to Beaulieu this Easter for the start of the 2025 season. Work is currently being completed and visitors will be able look around a number of themed rooms which were once part of Edward, Lord Montagu’s private apartment. Ten years after his passing, his […]



Thruxton Circuit launches Retro Festival Weekend 20-22 June 2025

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’ […]



Marwell Wildlife unveils Native Species Zone to safeguard endangered UK wildlife

A new Native Species Zone has officially opened at Marwell Zoo, a major milestone in protecting some of the UK’s most threatened wildlife. The new area features Hampshire’s first white-clawed crayfish conservation breeding centre, a new habitat for endangered sand lizards and a native wildlife pond. Once abundant in Hampshire’s chalk streams, white-clawed crayfish have […]