Glow Marwell
Marwell Wildlife has announced an extension to its popular Glow Marwell winter lights event after Storm Darragh forced the event to close for three days. The conservation zoo has added two additional weekend dates on Saturday 4 January and Sunday 5 January to give everyone affected by the storm the opportunity to visit. As one […]
Discover a brand-new magical experience this winter, with White’s Eco Light Festival. Delve into the story of Gilbert White, discover the collections in a whole new light, and unlock your passion and an excitement for wildlife and the natural world. Journey through the house and gardens as they open the pages of The Natural History […]
Christmas is made of stories and never more so than at Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas, the popular light art trail that sees one of Britain’s most important botanical gardens transformed after dark. Using millions of LED lights to tell stories and make memories, the event has become a mainstay of Christmas […]
Butser Ancient Farm invites you to experience the rich tapestry of ancient winter traditions at this year’s Midwinter’s Magical Quest: Yules of Yesteryear. Set against the backdrop of Butser’s historic buildings, this immersive, family-friendly event will take you on a journey through time to experience the winter customs of the Saxons, Romans, Celts, and Neolithic […]
Portsmouth’s annual fireworks will be held for the second year at Southsea Common on Tuesday 5 November. The site opens at 4pm, with stalls and entertainment for the whole family. Then, the big event itself is scheduled to take place from 7pm. There will be a variety of hot food and refreshments available on site, […]
Preparations for Glow Marwell are underway and an exciting new addition to this year’s show is set to be a hot topic of conversation. Their Enchanted Tree with its fluttering butterflies and magical mushrooms has an important message for guests, thanks to a stunning new network of weaving lights representing an incredible natural phenomenon. People […]
Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire — Jane Austen’s home for the last eight years of her life and where she lived, wrote, and published her novels — today launches its programming for the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Jane Austen and the Art of Writing, free […]
An unusual looking oak tree in the New Forest has been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust’s 2024 Tree of the Year with 11 other magnificent oak contenders from around the UK. The Hampshire tree is the wild card, chosen from public nominations. It was nominated by Claire Sheppard. The interesting-looking veteran oak has been pollarded […]
Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall is staging a ‘Heritage Open Days’ sailing on Saturday 14 September between 4pm – 6pm. This is the perfect opportunity to explore Shieldhall – a member of the National Historic Fleet – on a shorter cruise around the Southampton Docks, with special prices of £29 adults; £8 children aged 3-15 […]
Older children in Portsmouth can learn to DJ, play laser quest, skate, improve their sports skills, and catch up on the latest films for free thanks to a scheme from Portsmouth City Council. The council’s Summer Sessions programme runs from 31 July and offers free events for children aged between 11 and 16. The sessions […]
