Hampshire Chronicle
·Aug 2026
Top 10 Places to Visit in Hampshire During Summer Holidays
Hampshire offers a range of summer holiday destinations, including theme parks, zoos, forests, gardens, museums, historic sites and coastal attractions. Recommended locations include Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World near Romsey, Alice Holt Forest, Marwell Zoo, the Watercress Line, Winchester Science Centre, Winchester's Great Hall, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, the Mary Rose Museum, Itchen Valley Country Park and Southsea Seafront. Several venues provide seasonal events, educational activities, playgrounds or adventure experiences, with some requiring advance online booking.