Tide pools to encourage marine life and create ecosystems are growing in number along the seafront with a total of 83 pools now installed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme. Most recently, 20 pools were placed in the rocks that will form the main sea defence in the area between Blue Reef Aquarium and the Beach […]
Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler’s Hard has long inspired artists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. New exhibition, Beaulieu River: In Focus, showcases a stunning collection of photographs submitted during previous Beaulieu River photo competitions. With pieces hand-picked by Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott, the exhibition presents a variety […]
Calling all reading fanatics, book lovers, aspiring writers, film enthusiasts and poets – tickets are available to purchase for Portsmouth BookFest 2025, which runs from Tuesday 18 February to Sunday 9 March. Portsmouth BookFest is a popular annual event organised by Portsmouth City Council. This year, it’s part of ‘In Our Words’, a year long […]
The trial for the part time bus/taxi/cycle only restriction on Portswood Road is set to begin on Monday 27 January 2025. This follows the consultation on the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and other regulatory notices which took place in October and November 2024. This initiative, alongside the introduction of Active Travel Zones (ATZs) in neighbouring […]
This is the fourth year of Winter Woodland Lights at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. It’s a new display journeying around the world, exploring habitats from our rolling farmland to the African Savannah. Watch out for the elephant! Follow the light trail to the display and be treated to around 45 minutes of immersive display featuring […]
Would you like to share your garden design talent with thousands of gardening enthusiasts? Applications for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Beautiful Borders competition close on 23 January. The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair takes place at Beaulieu in the New Forest from 2 – 4 May 2025 and marks the start of the […]
Cunard’s newest luxury ship, Queen Anne, has embarked on her historic 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton, marking a new chapter in the cruise line’s history. Spectators gathered across the city to witness the ship’s 9pm departure on 9 January, which was celebrated with a dazzling fireworks display. The 3,000-guest ship will make her first […]
Hampshire History Trust (HHT), organisers of Winchester Heritage Open Days (WHODs), have announced a talk, by Mary Montagu-Scott, ‘HMS Agamemnon- Navigating the Legend’. It will tell the story of Lord Nelson’s favourite ship, built and launched in 1781, and after a 28-year Naval service record, including the Battle of Trafalgar, ended up wrecked off the […]
Marwell Wildlife has announced an extension to its popular Glow Marwell winter lights event after Storm Darragh forced the event to close for three days. The conservation zoo has added two additional weekend dates on Saturday 4 January and Sunday 5 January to give everyone affected by the storm the opportunity to visit. As one […]
Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 2024
