Hampshire Things to Do

Located in the historic South Western House, this restaurant serves the most mouth-watering grilled delicacies in Southampton. Fresh fish and the finest cuts of meat are the house specialty. To top it all, it has an extensive l... more

Learn all about Hampshire's County Regiment at this military museum in Winchester. There are four exhibition rooms and the displays include life size models that show how the county's soldiers were dressed and equipped during t... more

St Michael's Church is the oldest building in Southampton. It was named after the patron Saint of Normandy and its central tower dates from 1070. Isaac Watts' parents and sister are buried here and the Old Tournai Font (1170),... more

Situated on the site of the old zoo, this is a small but sweet centre for the study of ecology and local wildlife. Inside are a range of exploratory activities, such as worksheets to fill out, puzzles to do and things to marvel... more

This grand medieval palace is the residence of the Bishop of Winchester and stands in beautiful grounds. You can visit the ruins of a Great Hall, as well as a three-storey tower and a moat that once enclosed the palace. The Dow... more

This museum honours the military service of the Gurkhas to the British and their homeland of Nepal. Dioramas and audio-visual displays document the history of Gurkha regiments and outline the main chapters of Gurkha military hi... more

This famous castle in Winchester was built by the Normans, shortly after their conquest of England in 1066. Henry III and Henry VIII's elder brother, Arthur, were born here, but the castle was seized by the roundheads during th... more

Discover the history of Britain's cavalry at this fascinating museum in Winchester. It tells the story of regiments that participated in the Peninsula War, the Battle of Waterloo, the First World War and most notably the Crimea... more

Southampton is one of the most important centers for education and research in the south and its university is renowned for its excellence in academic, medical and technological fields. A popular visitor attraction, it is home... more

This museum tells the story of the modern day British Light Infantry regiment, which was formed in 1968. The displays focus on recent events around the world, such as in Cyprus and Hong Kong, and document the unique peacekeepin... more