CarFest 2024

Photos of CarFest 2024

CarFest 2024, Laverstoke Park Farm, August bank holiday weekend. The family festival raised thousands for charities, including local charity Naomi House and Jacksplace which offers respite, end of life care and bereavement support for seriously ill children, young adults and their families. This year’s Main Stage kicked off with a bang, with a variety of […]



Take part in the Big Portsmouth Survey 2024

Have your say on how the council should spend its budget to support residents in the city. How should we celebrate Portsmouth’s centenary as a city in 2026? How can local services best support you and your family? The Big Portsmouth Survey 2024 is open, and Portsmouth City Council is inviting all residents aged 16 […]



Eight free activities for 11-16s in Portsmouth this summer

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 […]



250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth

The 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth falls on 16 December 2025. Jane Austen’s House, Chawton, will celebrate throughout the year with brand new exhibitionsand a special events programme. Admission tickets for the entire year have beenreleased. The anniversary programme will launch in October 2024 with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Jane Austen and […]



Photos of Wallop Wheels and Wings 2024

A spectacular display of classic aircraft, super and classic cars, and motorcycles at Middle Wallop, raising funds for the Army Flying Museum.



New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition

More than 20 new artworks have gone on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard free exhibition after judges selected their shortlist from nearly 200 competition entries. Paintings on a tea bag and leaf, montage of stamps and wood slice engraving were among more unusual submissions by amateur and professional artists. Drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, […]



Thrilling locomotive debut at The Watercress Line’s spectacular Diesel Gala

Two ground-breaking Class 43 diesel electric locomotives will be thrilling visitors at this year’s Diesel Gala at The Watercress Line, from Friday 12 July to Sunday 14 July. Known as the fastest diesel locomotive in the world, Class 43 locomotives will make a debut appearance, courtesy of RailAdventure UK Ltd, to provide a heritage diesel […]



Beaulieu’s Monorail celebrates its 50th anniversary with a return visit from The Wombles

The Wombles are set to make a return to Beaulieu on Wednesday 31 July for a day of celebrations and special guests to mark the 50th anniversary of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been delighting visitors ever since, so to mark this special milestone, visitors are invited to […]



Chris and Megan's Night of Nature

Photos of Chris and Megan’s Night of Nature at The Hawk Conservancy Trust

On Saturday 29 June Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin joined the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s knowledgeable Bird Team for an evening discovering the magic of nature. There were displays of their stunning birds in flight and a few surprises! The event featured a variety of natural topics and fascinating demonstrations, showing connections between flora and fauna, […]



Furzey Gardens: Reflective Waters of Inclusivity

Furzey Gardens at Hampton Court

A garden built by gardeners with learning disabilities has delighted visitors at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. As an RHS Partner Garden, Furzey Gardens in Hampshire (a social enterprise of Minstead Trust) were asked to give a glimpse of what they offer with a pocket sized recreation. The garden called Furzey Gardens: Reflective Waters of […]