Walking and outdoors

A 10-course tasting experience with executive chef Matt Whitfield will take place this festive season

Venue gearing up for 'biggest festive period yet' after recording-breaking year

Part of the waterside footpath at Fishlake Meadows Wildfire Trust Nature Reserve will close this week.

Part of the waterside footpath at Fishlake Meadows Wildfire Trust Nature Reserve will close this week.

Popular waterside footpath to close for repairs this week

Stubbington Sprites under 10s on their Solent Way charity trek

Stubbington Sprites under 10s on their Solent Way charity trek

The fledgling footballers who took on a coastal trek for a great cause

South Downs National Park

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National Park near Southampton ranked best place in UK for stargazing

On the walk over Stockbridge Down

On the walk over Stockbridge Down

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Taking a walk in the country side - walk of the week

Barton-on-Sea was ranked as a great spot for fossil hunting in the South West and the UK as a whole

Barton-on-Sea was ranked as a great spot for fossil hunting in the South West and the UK as a whole

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Hampshire seaside town ranked as best fossil hunting spot in the region

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

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I tried fly fishing on the famous River Test during a staycation - and loved it!

Southampton has 89 walking trails, with an average of 17.8 trails per 10km²

Southampton has 89 walking trails, with an average of 17.8 trails per 10km²

Southampton sixth for walking trails in England, says study

Paddington Bear, Southampton

Paddington Bear, Southampton

Walk of the Week

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Take a stroll through stunning Southampton with the Paddington Trail Walk

Parking charges could be imposed in Forestry England car parks in the New Forest

Parking charges could be imposed in Forestry England car parks in the New Forest

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Residents and visitors could be charged to park at beauty spots in controversial move

The Bolderford Bridge. Picture: Fiona Barltrop

The Bolderford Bridge. Picture: Fiona Barltrop

Walk of the Week

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Take a bracing autumnal stroll through beautiful Brockenhurst

Take in some naval history with a walk in Old Portsmouth. Picture: Ordnance Survey

Take in some naval history with a walk in Old Portsmouth. Picture: Ordnance Survey

Walk of the week

Walk of the Week

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Put aside the rivalry and try a weekend walk with plenty of naval history

Paddington Visits statues being painted ready for 20 UK and Ireland locations including Southampton

Paddington Visits statues being painted ready for 20 UK and Ireland locations including Southampton

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Southampton one of 20 locations chosen for special Paddington Bear statue

The volunteers who cleared the footpath

The volunteers who cleared the footpath

Volunteers clear brambles and nettles on overgrown town footpath

The New Forest is home to the fourth best pub walk in England, according to Millets

The New Forest is home to the fourth best pub walk in England, according to Millets

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Popular New Forest route is 'fourth best' pub walk in England

Girls enjoying the facilities at Girlguiding's Foxlease in Lyndhurst

Girls enjoying the facilities at Girlguiding's Foxlease in Lyndhurst

Clubs and societies

Major boost to community group's bid to save popular activity centre

Take a walk in Hedge End and Boorley and find new things to appreciate about the area

Take a walk in Hedge End and Boorley and find new things to appreciate about the area

Take a walk on the wild side - of Hedge End and Boorley

The £3million transformation of Itchen Valley Country Park in West End is nearing completion

The £3million transformation of Itchen Valley Country Park in West End is nearing completion

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Multi-million pound transformation of country park nears completion

The light up trail returns to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this winter

The light up trail returns to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this winter

'Walk on water' as popular festive light trail returns this winter

Southampton has plenty of highly-rated campsites which are within reasonable driving distance

Southampton has plenty of highly-rated campsites which are within reasonable driving distance

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5 of the best campsites close to Southampton to enjoy a relaxing weekend away

Take a walk in Odiham

Take a walk in Odiham

Walk of the Week

Try a scenic walk through Odiham in Hampshire this weekend

Donna Jones has vowed that incidents which occurred during the Tracy Cooper Drive will be thoroughly investigated

Donna Jones has vowed that incidents which occurred during the Tracy Cooper Drive will be thoroughly investigated

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Second horse was trapped in cattle grid during travellers' event, police say

Fareham Borough Council has announced the introduction of the borough's first wheelchair-accessible seesaw at Fareham Park

Fareham Borough Council has announced the introduction of the borough's first wheelchair-accessible seesaw at Fareham Park

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Park set to get wheelchair-friendly seesaw and Ninja Warrior trail

Take a walk from Winchester for to admire some medieval architecture

Take a walk from Winchester for to admire some medieval architecture

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Soak up medieval architecture with Winchester walk

Sir Julian Lewis has criticised Girlguiding UK over the sale of Foxlease activities centre

Sir Julian Lewis has criticised Girlguiding UK over the sale of Foxlease activities centre

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MP accuses 'obstructive' group of blocking bid to save activities centre

Balmer Lawn at Brockenhurst was cordoned off by police after the area was left littered with sharp objects

Balmer Lawn at Brockenhurst was cordoned off by police after the area was left littered with sharp objects

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Police probe after horse dies and 'saboteurs' strike during travellers' drive

Southampton has a few great open spaces for a picnic

Southampton has a few great open spaces for a picnic

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5 of the best picnic spots to spend a lovely afternoon at in Southampton

Lymington Sea Water Baths is considered to be among the best lidos in the UK

Lymington Sea Water Baths is considered to be among the best lidos in the UK

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Hampshire lido which is among oldest in the country named among best to visit

Take a stroll around East Meon for this week's walk

Take a stroll around East Meon for this week's walk

Walk of the week

Take in views of stunning downs this weekend: full walking route

Southampton has a few spots where people can go outside and have a barbecue

Southampton has a few spots where people can go outside and have a barbecue

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Three great places to visit in the Southampton area to enjoy a tasty barbecue

Take a stroll through Knowle Park and Fair Oak in this week's walking route

Take a stroll through Knowle Park and Fair Oak in this week's walking route

WALK OF THE WEEK

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Take a stroll through a park with panoramic views

Buckler's Hard village is an amazing free to visit New Forest attraction

Buckler's Hard village is an amazing free to visit New Forest attraction

Cultural attractions

All the things to do this summer at free to enter New Forest visitor attraction

Great viewing from SS Shieldhall for the racing from Cowes

Great viewing from SS Shieldhall for the racing from Cowes

Cultural attractions

See the racing from Cowes Week aboard SS Shieldhall this weekend

Enjoying Exbury Gardens in the summer

Enjoying Exbury Gardens in the summer

Cultural attractions

Five fabulous family days out in Hampshire in school summer holidays

Miller's Pond in Sholing

Miller's Pond in Sholing

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Southampton parks win prestigious Green Flag Award

The Light the South Art Trail in Southampton

The Light the South Art Trail in Southampton

Walk of the week

Our recommended route through Southampton to see the lighthouse trail

A new Páramo store has opened in Ringwood

A new Páramo store has opened in Ringwood

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

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New shop will be a go to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks

London Touring Players are returning to Furzey Gardens, having previously staged Twelfth Night at the same venue

London Touring Players are returning to Furzey Gardens, having previously staged Twelfth Night at the same venue

Stars of Corrie and The Crown are heading to Hampshire - here's why

Four new Przewalski's foals have arrived at Marwell Zoo. The rare species were extinct in the wild for nearly 40 years.

Four new Przewalski's foals have arrived at Marwell Zoo. The rare species were extinct in the wild for nearly 40 years.

Cultural attractions

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Zoo celebrates arrival of rare foals whose breed was extinct in the wild for 40 years

Some of the day's participants

Some of the day's participants

Charity walk sees big turnout and family fun

Girls enjoying the facilities at Girlguiding's Foxlease in Lyndhurst

Girls enjoying the facilities at Girlguiding's Foxlease in Lyndhurst

Clubs and societies

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Major blow to community group's bid to save popular activity centre

Lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton and Cowes

Lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton and Cowes

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Why painted lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton

This year's Rock the Pier music festival was compered by Byron Witchell and Rozzy Turner

This year's Rock the Pier music festival was compered by Byron Witchell and Rozzy Turner

'It was an absolute blast': Rock the Pier music heard aboard passing ships

One of the pieces of play equipment that was removed from Portswood Recreation Ground last summer. Picture: Friends of Portswood Rec

One of the pieces of play equipment that was removed from Portswood Recreation Ground last summer. Picture: Friends of Portswood Rec

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Campaign for new equipment at play park raises almost £10,000

MotoFest ’24 - a new motoring extravaganza event launches in Hampshire

MotoFest ’24 - a new motoring extravaganza event launches in Hampshire

Snows to showcase cars at MotoFest '24 this weekend

A meander through Droxford and Meonstoke

A meander through Droxford and Meonstoke

Walk of the week

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Take a meander through Meonstoke and Droxford

Alex Lewis is about to embark on his biggest challenge to date - Pig 2 Pig 2024

Alex Lewis is about to embark on his biggest challenge to date - Pig 2 Pig 2024

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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis sets off on epic 1,000 mile challenge

This year's Rock the Pier event will be hosted by Byron Witchell and Rozzie Turner

This year's Rock the Pier event will be hosted by Byron Witchell and Rozzie Turner

Cultural attractions

Music festival organisers reveal this year's date and line-up

Hampshire has plenty of picturesque locations for circular walks

Hampshire has plenty of picturesque locations for circular walks

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5 of the most stunning circular walks for you to try around Hampshire

The New Forest has a huge range of choice for walking routes

The New Forest has a huge range of choice for walking routes

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New Forest named among best family walking holidays in UK and Europe for 2024

Try this walk to Boarhunt to clear the airwaves this weekend

Try this walk to Boarhunt to clear the airwaves this weekend

Walk of the week

Try a circular stroll taking in Nelson's Monument this weekend

Summer fun at Lymington Sea Water Baths

Summer fun at Lymington Sea Water Baths

Cultural attractions

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When will Hampshire's outdoor pools and splash parks open?

Charlotte Carne from the Species Recovery Trust (left) and Jack Williams from Paultons Park

Charlotte Carne from the Species Recovery Trust (left) and Jack Williams from Paultons Park

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How species will be reintroduced to the New Forest after decades absence

Try a three wood walk in Fair Oak this weekend

Try a three wood walk in Fair Oak this weekend

Walk of the week

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Try a three wood walk from Fair Oak this weekend