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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thruxton Circuit has unveiled an exciting new addition to its 2025 racing calendar with the creation of the Thruxton Retro – a fun-filled family-friendly weekend festival of live music and entertainment, all set against the backdrop of great racing of classic and historic cars on track. The theme of the inaugural Thruxton Retro is ‘Superfunk’ […]
Warm, sunny days have been ordered as the countdown begins to this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. This annual celebration of seasonal gardening, growing, food and drink returns to Beaulieu, the New Forest home of the National Motor Museum, from 2 – 4 May 2025. Keen gardeners, aspiring good-lifers, food lovers and holidaymakers alike […]
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 […]
Discover a brand-new magical experience this winter, with White’s Eco Light Festival. Delve into the story of Gilbert White, discover the collections in a whole new light, and unlock your passion and an excitement for wildlife and the natural world. Journey through the house and gardens as they open the pages of The Natural History […]
