About Hampshire
Hampshire is a great place to visit - no other part of England has so much to offer. It is probably most famous for its wonderful coastline and countryside . The shores of the Solent overlooking the Isle of Wight, the New Forest with its wild ponies and stunning scenery, the thatched cottages -
this is all Hampshire .
The Countryside and Rivers
The countryside and rural towns and villages of Hampshire are a major tourism and recreational resource and the county has a wide range of landscapes, habitats and a rich variety of flora and fauna.Over one third of Hampshire is covered by the New Forest.
The Solent and its associated rivers is one of the premier yachting and cruising areas in the world and is one of Hampshire's greatest assets.
The Culture
Hampshire's established network of high quality local museums, galleries, arts centres, theatre companies and festivals are all distinctive features of the county's cultural life.There has been a significant increase in the number of visitor attractions in Hampshire with several new large attractions planning to open. The Heritage
Its literary heritage holds particularly close associations with Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Gilbert White.Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Eastleigh are thriving centres, accounting for the majority of Hampshire's business and conference tourism and contributing much to Hampshire's lively evening and cultural attractions. Southampton
The south's leading destination for shopping, entertainment, sport and going out, Southampton is also the greenest city in the region, with a wealth of parks and open spaces - and beaches, beautiful countryside and England's newest national park all on the doorstep. Portsmouth
Portsmouth is famed for its naval heritage and harbour, but besides this there is so much more for you to discover. Explore the museums to find out about the events and people that have shaped the city across the centuries.With its unique history and maritime heritage it is no surprise that Portsmouth offers visitors a staggering 12 museums, from the birthplace of Charles Dickens, to the fortresses and castles that were the backbone of this Garrison Town. Another of Hampshire's major strengths is its rich military heritage. Basingstoke
The Roman occupation of Basingstoke is demonstrated by the site of a villa on the north bank of the River Loddon, and several other places where pottery and coins have been found. Many of the archaeological finds have been deposited at the Willis Museum. Winchester
Winchester is most well known for its eleventh century cathedral and for the Great Hall which for over 600 years has housed the mysterious Round Table.Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines historic buildings, museums, family attractions with tranquil green spaces.
No matter which end of Hampshire you visit,you will find something to make you want to come back again and again.......
