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Damian Hinds
MP for East Hampshire

Building local tourism

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Damian Hinds
Damian Hinds
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East Hampshire is a wonderful place to live and visit, with picturesque villages and bustling towns, easy access to vibrant coastal cities and sea-going pursuits, and mile after mile of beautiful countryside.

And with almost 4 million tourism day trips made to East Hampshire in a normal year, generating a total spend in the region of £150 million, tourism is an increasingly important part of our local economy.

There is a bountiful array of attractions on offer across the area; some of which are known right across the globe, and others that remain hidden local gems.

There really is something for everyone and for every age, and their uniqueness is part of what makes this area a destination for so many people.

 

For information on places to visit and events in Petersfield, go to: https://visitpetersfield.co.uk/

For information on places to visit and events in Alton, go to: http://www.alton.gov.uk/

For information on visiting East Hampshire, go to:  http://www.easthants.gov.uk/visit-east-hampshire  

For the latest news on what to do across Hampshire, go to:  http://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/

The National Trust website also has details on places to visit in the area NT HAMPSHIRE

 

MUSEUMS

Jane Austen's House Museum http://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/

Chawton House Library http://www.chawtonhouse.org/

Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/

Curtis Museum http://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/curtis-museum

Allen Gallery http://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/allen-gallery

  

FAMILY DAYS OUT

Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' http://www.watercressline.co.uk/

Butser Ancient Farm http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/

Hollycombe Steam Fair http://www.hollycombe.co.uk/

Birdworld http://birdworld.co.uk/

Gilbert White’s House & The Oates Collection http://www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/ 

Petersfield Physic Garden http://www.petersfieldphysicgarden.org.uk/

Grayshott Pottery http://grayshottpottery.com/grayshott-pottery.php

Lasham Gliding Club http://www.lashamgliding.com/

  

THEATRE

Pheonix Theatre & Arts Centre http://www.phoenixarts.co.uk/

The Festival Hall & New Savoy Cinema http://www.thefestivalhall.co.uk/

Winton Players http://www.wintonplayers.org.uk/

Petersfield Theatre Group http://www.petersfieldtheatregroup.org/

Bedales Gallery & Olivier Theatre http://www.bedales.org.uk/bedales-arts/events/gallery

  

THE BIG OUTDOORS

South Downs National Park http://www.southdowns.gov.uk/

Queen Elizabeth Country Park https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp

Alice Holt http://www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt

Meon Springs http://www.meonsprings.com/ 

Two Hoots Glamping https://two-hoots-glamping-site.business.site/

Adhurst Yurts  https://www.adhurst.co.uk/

Feather Down Farms, Manor Farm https://www.featherdown.co.uk/manor-farm

Sky Park Farm https://www.skyparkfarm.com/

  

HOTELS

Swan Hotel, Alton https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/swan-alton/

Alton House Hotel, Alton https://www.altonhousehotel.com/

Travelodge, Four Marks https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/3/Alton-Fourmarks-hotel

Angel Hotel, Privett https://www.angel-hotel.co.uk/

The Nest Hotel, Buriton https://www.thenesthotelburiton.co.uk/

Premier Inn, Petersfield https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/hampshire/petersfield/p…

Langrish House Hotel, Langrish https://www.langrishhouse.co.uk/

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, Liphook https://www.oldthorns.com/

Campneys Forest Mere, Liphook https://www.champneys.com/spa-resorts/forest-mere/

 

PUBS and B&Bs

The White Hart, Holybourne https://www.whitehartholybourne.com/ 

The Alton Grange https://www.hotels.uk.com/uk/hampshire/hotels-in-alton-hampshire/alton-…

The Jolly Drover, Liss https://www.thejollydrover.co.uk/

The Flying Bull, Liss https://www.theflyingbull.com/

The Trooper Inn, Froxfield https://www.trooperinn.com/

The Hawkley Inn https://hawkleyinn.co.uk/

The Half Moon, Sheet http://www.halfmoonsheet.co.uk/

The Old Drum, Petersfield https://www.theolddrum.com/

Ye Olde George Inn, East Meon https://www.yeoldegeorgeinn.net/

The Three Horseshoes, East Worldham https://www.threehorseshoesalton.co.uk/

Upper Neatham Mill Farm https://www.upperneatham.co.uk/

Bootmenders, Froxfield https://www.bootmendersbb.co.uk/

Broadhurst B&B, Steep https://broadhurst-bb.hampshireweb.co.uk/en/

 

For details of where to stay in Hampshire: http://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/where-to-stay

The Tourist Board's 'Great Country Pubs' website is also worth a look: http://www.greatcountrypubs.com/destinations/pubs-in-hampshire

For the latest details and reviews, take a look at Tripadvisor: TRIPADVISOR HAMPSHIRE

 

News

Discover East Hampshire - the Hearty Riders

Thursday, 27 October, 2022

As part of Damian's series of short videos on things to do and see here in East Hampshire, he had the opportunity recently to meet members of the Hearty Riders cycling group to find out more about exploring our beautiful local countryside on two wheels.

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The Watercress Line - a magical day out

Sunday, 9 October, 2022

Damian was delighted to be back at the Watercress Line to meet new chief executive Amanda Squires and some of the 400 brilliant volunteers who make this one of the county's leading heritage railways. A magical day out for families and enthusiasts alike, attracting people from far and wide.

Discover East Hampshire - Cycling

Tuesday, 6 September, 2022

As part of a series of short videos promoting the many reasons to visit and enjoy East Hampshire, Damian takes a look at the opportunities to enjoy cycling and the wide array of cycle routes across East Hampshire and beyond:

Discover East Hampshire #6 - cycling

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Petersfield Walking Festival begins

Monday, 22 August, 2022

Damian today joined others on a 'walk and talk' route, as part of the inaugural Petersfield Walking Festival.

Discover East Hampshire - wonderful performance venues and events

Friday, 12 August, 2022

As part of a series of short videos promoting the many reasons to visit and enjoy East Hampshire, Damian’s latest one is all about the local entertainment, festivals and events that take place locally.

The Performing Arts - #5 video

Discover East Hampshire - a festival of Shakespeare

Monday, 8 August, 2022

As part of his Discover East Hampshire series of videos, Damian took the opportunity to find out more about the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival from Lucy and Clare, the producers of the annual festival;  just one of the fabulous events held here in East Hampshire,

Discover East Hampshire - brewing, distilling and wine production

Friday, 1 July, 2022

As part of a series of short videos promoting the many reasons to visit and enjoy East Hampshire, Damian’s latest one is all about the local brewing, distillery and wine sector.

Brewing and vineyards - #4 video

Celebrating local wine in English Wine Week

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Damian visits Hattingley Valley Wines during English Wine Week, to talk with owner Simon Robinson about their award-winning sparkling wines and the English wine sector as a whole.

Discover East Hampshire - a literary heritage

Friday, 27 May, 2022

Damian is taking the opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful places and events here in East Hampshire that not only make it a fantastic place to live but also to visit.

Highlights of the Alton Walking Festival

Monday, 9 May, 2022

Ahead of this month's Alton Walking Festival, Damian caught up with Ian Fleming, Chair of Walk Alton, to talk about the many walks on offer during May:

 

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Damian has made a series of short videos to promote some of the wonderful attractions and events here in East Hampshire. Links to these are available at the bottom of this page.

See below for a list of local attractions and places to visit, as well as some of the accommodation available locally

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