ᵃᵈ A festive afternoon tea at Hillier Garden Centres is a lovely addition to some Christmas or plant shopping or decoration hunting.
Take a break in the middle of the seasonal rush with this hearty feast…
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Ad The Chequers in the north of Hampshire is a traditional, historic gastro pub serving up classics and a mix of dishes with a fusion twist.
Take a look around and a peek at the menu…
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Royal Victoria Country Park is perfect for picnics, dog walks and taking in some of Hampshire’s beautiful coastline.
Here’s your guide to the prettiest 200 acres in Southampton…
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Ad After a £1.3m investment and refurbishment The Talisman in Park Gate reopened in 2022 with a brand new look, tasty menu and outside courtyard.
Here’s your guide to this popular Hall and Woodhouse pub based on the edge of Southampton…
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Ad| Did you know that you can now tour Southampton’s vaults? Experience Hampshire’s guided tour is the perfect way to see a secret side to the city that you would otherwise walk straight past.
The opportunity to tour Southampton’s vaults hasn’t always been available and it’s been on my travel list for a long time. Now tours have restarted, get it on your list of things to do- it’s one not to miss.
Here’s everything you need to know about the tour…
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Want to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire this Autumn?
I’ve taken my handy guide to the wonderful farms and fields across the county that I wrote in 2020 and 2021 and updated it for 2022 with all the essential information you need to know where to go pumpkin picking. The countdown to Halloween is on!
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Ad|PR The pop of a cork. Perfectly rectangle finger sandwiches. The smell of scones as you crack them open, still warm from the oven. Patisserie that looks like a piece of art. Savouring every bite. There’s just something about a really good afternoon tea that can’t be beaten.
And, there’s nothing quite like taking tea in a beautiful setting, with attentive, excellent service that lets all of the week’s stresses melt away.
Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen in the New Forest is just that, relaxed elegance in rural Dorset.
Find out more about this little slice of luxury, a quintessential part of British culture… timeless and classic.
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Looking for things to do in Winchester?
From the iconic King Alfred Statue to the 15th century Buttercross monument, the cobbled streets of the ex-capital of England is a jewel in Hampshire’s crown. Who doesn’t like a romantic, historic, pretty city to explore?
Much like it’s pretty stone carved counterparts Winchester offers all the charm of Oxford, Bath and Cambridge but with the benefit of being much smaller.
Don’t get me wrong, you’ll need your comfy walking shoes on but you’ll squeeze a fantastic amount of the city in just one day or weekend.
It’s also home to a thriving independent food and coffee scene too. Rather than trying to fit it all in one giant post, I’ll be following this up with a post all about the great restaurants and cafes in Winchester too, so keep an eye out for this.
Here’s your guide to fun, historic and cultural things to do in the city, all written from personal experience, to help you plan your next trip.
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Your guide to all the Fireworks in Hampshire 2021 to help you plan your bonfire night celebrations this October and November.
From the sky being lit up to the smoky smells and toffee apple treats, there’s a beautiful warmth to this autumnal crowd pleasing event.
Here’s your round up to firework nights across Hampshire starting from late October.
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Where to pick your own pumpkins in Hampshire this Autumn? The countdown to Halloween is on!
I’ve taken my handy guide to the wonderful farms and fields across the county that I wrote in 2020 and updated it for 2021 with all the essential information you need to know where to go pumpkin picking…
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