City or rural, with great attractions, beautiful scenery, stunning coastline, excellent shops, lively markets and fine food, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is perfect. The shopping, eating out and nightlife in Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke and Winchester match the best in the country, whilst the region’s acres of beautiful scenery are a delight for nature lovers. And if it’s coastline or cannons you’re after, the beaches and heritage sites are second to none. Your time here will leave you feeling reinvigorated, or for a change of pace and atmosphere, take the short hop across to the Isle of Wight to experience the unique way of Island life and a warm welcome.
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Days out
Whatever the time of year and whatever the weather, there’s always plenty to do in this region
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Shopping
High street chains, one-off independents and quirky specialists – they’re all waiting for the shopaholic
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Eating out
Top-end fine dining, adventurous independents and a great range of ethnic cuisine means you’ll never go hungry here
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Arts & culture
Hampshire & The Isle of Wight has been a breeding-ground, and stage, for a huge array of artistic talent
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Nightlife
Cosy pub, nightclub or a trendy bar, there’s lots happening in the region after dark
