BBC Gardener's World Spring Fair at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest

BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

Beaulieu 3rd - 5th May 24

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Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, with an array of large-scale events and festivals.  Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to include Hampshire in your holiday plans.  2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, the largest seaborne invasion ever, and one that changed the course of history.  There will be a host of anniversary events across the region, both on the 6th June but also throughout the year at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.  

Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 - The Alresford Watercress Festival (19th May 2024), Basingstoke Festival (21st June - 7th July 2024), Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), Winchester Hat Fair (30th June - 1st July 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting.  

What's on in Hampshire this Winter?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.  Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!  

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  1. Dr Louise Newson: Hormones and Menopause - The Great Debate

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Dr Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, is embarking on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea.

    Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate aims to educate and challenge…

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    From:
    20 Oct 2024Open 20:00 - 21:30
  2. Rosie Holt: That's Politainment

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    Talks

    Winchester

    The worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities. Matt Hancock may have slaughtered millions but now he's making a killing. So can Rosie Holt's viral hit MP follow "politainers" Dorries, Farage and…

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    From:
    13 Apr 2024Open 20:00 - 22:00
  3. Jack Up The 60s with the Zoots

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    Music

    SHANKLIN

    chance to escape back to the sixties this March!

    Returning by very popular demand, we’re turning the clock back to the most defining decade of the 20th century signified by iconic fashion, symbolic historical moments and ground-breaking music…

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    From:
    30 Mar 2024
  4. Winchester Bunny Hop Easter Trail

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    Childrens Events

    Winchester

    Winchester’s free annual Bunny Hop Easter Trail is a great way to explore the city and its local shops and businesses. Hop around the city’s beautiful historic streets in search of Easter-themed words hidden in the windows of local businesses, then…

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    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  5. Jack's Ashes

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Jack's Ashes
    by Matt Banes & Tim Marriott

    "163 to win in twenty overs, we've got this - come on!"

    The chase is on! Can Jack lead his team to victory?

    Former professional cricketer Jack gives his team talk, but as wickets fall like a ticking time…

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    1 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
  6. Dear Zoo

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Dear Zoo the timeless children's classic book returns to the stage!

    See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.

    Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage…

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    6 Apr 2024to7 Apr 2024Open 13:30 - 14:30
  7. Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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    Festivals

    SANDOWN

    A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!

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    17 Aug 2024to18 Aug 2024
  8. Isle of Wight Walking Festival

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    Walking

    ISLANDWIDE

    Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in Spring and Autumn 2024. The Spring Walking Festival will be from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May and the Autumn Walking Festival will be from Saturday 5th October to Sunday 13th…

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    11 May 2024to19 May 2024
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    5 Oct 2024to13 Oct 2024
  9. Love Southsea Market

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    Free Event

    Portsmouth

    Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

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    6 Apr 2024to7 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
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    20 Apr 2024to21 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
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    4 May 2024to5 May 2024Various Opening Times
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    18 May 2024to19 May 2024Various Opening Times
  10. Pizza and Milkshake Workshop

    Pizza and Milkshake Workshop

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    Childrens Events

    Whiteley, Fareham

    Saturday 25th May and 1st June | 11am to 12.30pm

    Come down to Parson's Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings of your choice and cook them in our very own pizza oven!

    Create your own milkshake to eat alongside your pizza with follow-up ice…

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    25 May 2024
  11. Simply Japanese

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    Simply Japanese will be returning to Beaulieu on Sunday 21st July 2024, for an excellent day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.

    Set in the parkland of the National Motor Museum, the rally is open to all ages and models of Japanese cars and…

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    21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Meccano at The Museum

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    Heritage & History

    Lower Swanwick

    Join The Brickworks Museum for an interactive day of Meccano! Invented in 1898 (just one year after our factory was founded) Meccano is an interactive building tool that can be used in an incredible number of exciting ways.

    Come and see what our…

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    10 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    7 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
  13. Outdoor theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

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    Theatre

    Sherborne St John

    On Saturday 29 June, Wilde's comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.

    This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde's witty words with…

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    29 June 2024Open 17:40 - 21:00
  14. Simply British

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    We are delighted to announce the return of Simply British on Sunday 29th September 2024. All owners of British cars and motorcycles are invited to drive into the Beaulieu parkland and park up for what promises to be a superb day out for both owners…

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    29 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. DS:UK… in Tribute to Dire Straits

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    Music

    Winchester

    DS:UK comes full circle and return in 2024 with their highly anticipated Alchemical Tour - their tribute to the Dire Straits infamous live Alchemy album, which was released as the first live album recorded during the final nights of the 1982 - 1983…

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    From:
    11 July 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
  16. Surrey Hills Health & Wellbeing Artisan Market – Hindhead

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    Free Event

    Hindhead

    Discover a day of wellbeing and connection in the tranquil surroundings of Devil's Punch Bowl this May. In partnership with the National Trust this event is all about practical steps to boost your health and wellbeing.

    Explore a range of stalls…

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    From:
    18 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  17. Spring Autojumble

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    Spring Autojumble will return on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024! The one-stop-shop for all your classic motoring needs, whether you are seeking an elusive part for your historic vehicle project, or simply in need of a terrific…

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    18 May 2024Open 09:30 - 17:00
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    19 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30
  18. Ruby Wax: I'm Not A Well As I Thought I Was

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces brand new dates for 2024, thanks to enormous demand.

    "The original idea behind this show was based on the extreme…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
  19. Beaulieu Bikers' Day

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    A new addition to the 2024 events calendar, the Beaulieu Bikers' Day on Saturday 6th July will be an unmissable day out for motorbike fans.

    No matter what the age, make or model of your motorbike, the Beaulieu Bikers' Day is open to all. So pull on…

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    6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Lower Winchester Guided Walking Tour

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    Guided Walk

    Broadway, Winchester

    Join one of Winchester's professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. The tour visits Abbey Gardens before passing the City Mill and following the River Itchen to College Street. It then…

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    14 Mar 2024to30 Mar 2024Various Opening Times
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    1 Apr 2024to30 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
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    1 May 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30
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    1 Sept 2024to16 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
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    11 Nov 2024to16 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30
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    17 Nov 2024to22 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
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    18 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30