Southampton City Council will mark the 40th anniversary of the ending of the Falklands War in 1982 on Tuesday 14 June 2022. Activities will take place to commemorate the 40th anniversary, as the port of Southampton played a key role in supporting the task force as it sailed to the South Atlantic. Commemorative Service and […]
For the first time in many years, Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall will be visiting Portsmouth Harbour, home to the Royal Navy
Freedom of the City parade to take place on Friday 11 March
For the second year running Hillier will be headline partner of the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu in Hampshire, which takes place between 29 April and 1 May 2022, and with it is creating the Hillier Experience. The Hillier Experience, which proved incredibly popular at the inaugural Spring Fair in 2021, will see […]
On 6 February, 2022, Queen Elizabeth will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70th year of service.
Marwell Zoo unveils a world-first event featuring an all-new collection of 55 dinosaur sculptures – open to the public from 1 April to 4 September. BRICKOSAURS! Evolution showcases over 20 species made using more than 2 million toy bricks and leaves adventurers in awe as they embark on an immersive journey through the zoo. View […]
West Green House Illuminated Garden is on until 30 December
A ten-acre wonderland of gigantic shimmering flowers, glowing fairies and alliums make the winter nights shine at West Green House. There are enormous water lilies floating on the lakes, with five bridges turned into tunnels of lights. The classical follies are lit to create a feeling of wonder and delight. View photos of Christmas at […]
There are even more opportunities to enjoy some festive fun on board the Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations steam train this winter. New dates for the dazzling event have just been announced at the popular north Hampshire heritage railway – you can now book your ride on Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 December 2021 and […]
Residents in Portsmouth are being invited to mark Remembrance in a series of events taking place between 10-14 November 2021. This year’s Armistice and Remembrance events and services: Armistice Day service – Thursday 11 November, 10:55am at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square (Cenotaph)The short service starts at 10:55am and will include a two-minute silence which […]
