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 Campsite http://www.twohootscampsite.co.uk/
Adhurst Yurts https://www.adhurst.co.uk/
Sky Park Farm https://www.skyparkfarm.com/
ACCOMMODATION & EATING
East Hampshire is fortunate to have a great selection of hotels, pubs and restaurants.
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
