First seal pup in Hampshire waters is born

A grey seal pup which was recently born on the Beaulieu River is believed to be the first of its kind in Hampshire waters. Conservationists have been keeping a watchful eye to give it every chance of survival. The Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team has been safeguarding the pup from disturbance by river users, while […]



National Motor Museum offers a chance of winning MG classic car in its annual prize draw

The National Motor Museum is offering the opportunity to win a 1972 MGB GT in its prize draw. Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 prize draw with all proceeds going towards the work of the National Motor Museum Trust. The classic car star prize comes complete with 12 months servicing, breakdown cover and […]



Sparsholt College launches RHS Chelsea 2024 entry

Sparsholt College has teamed up with The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation to create Sparsholt’s 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Discovery entry ‘Plants, Routes & Branches’. They celebrated the launch of the garden with a morning unveiling the design joined by Sparsholt College Alumni and Industry Professionals. Visitors gathered at the college’s Hampshire Rural Business Centre to […]



BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu for 2024

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 […]



Winter Woodland Lights 2024

Photos of Hawk Conservancy Trust Winter Woodland Lights 2024

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.



Photos of Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens at Christmas 2023

In pictures – Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens 2023



West Green House Gardens 2023

Photos of West Green House Christmas Illuminated Garden Adventure

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

Photos of Glow Marwell 2023

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.



Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens at Christmas

Fire the imagination at Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas

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 […]



Portsmouth’s SEND families invited to attend Local Offer Live in Cosham

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 […]