Marine-themed kites
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 […]
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 […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
