24 Jul 2017
Visit Hampshire has launched an online Summer Moments campaign, packed with ideas and inspirations for the school holidays, and beyond.
Ranging from suggested short breaks that can be enjoyed with families and friends, the campaign also highlights everything from cool glamping opportunities, through to the weird and wonderful.
Who would have thought, for example, that Hampshire is where you'll find the 118-year-old Handyside Bridge, which featured in the Harry Potter films as the boarding point for the Hogwarts Express; that Hampshire was where the phrase Sweet FA originated; or that Winchester's Great Hall is 'home' to legendary King Arthur's Round Table?
But some of the very best insider tips and inspirational ideas are to be found in a compilation of seven separate Top Ten lists, which include:
10 Sunny Days Out in Hampshire
10 Days Out in Hampshire For Two
10 Days Out in Hampshire For Teenagers
10 Days Out in Hampshire For Young Children
10 History & Heritage Days Out in Hampshire
Hampshire is also shown to be the place where it's possible to come face-to-face with a penguin, prepare for battle, walk in Jane Austen's footsteps or take a trip into outer space.
From museums to zoos, cathedrals to adventure parks the Summer Moments campaign highlights the full range of Hampshire's top attractions. Most are highlighted in a convenient listing; and some are also featured in a “special offers” round-up for the summer months.
To find your favourite Summer Moment in Hampshire, visit https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/ideas-and-inspiration/summer-moments.
An associated blog also appears here.
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All media enquiries:
Chris Bowry
Email: Chris.Bowry@hants.gov.uk
Tel: 01962-846005
Editor's notes:
Visit Hampshire is the official tourism organisation for Hampshire. Hampshire - “the perfect blend of city, coast and country” - is home to three historic cities Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester; The Solent coastline, stretching 55km; and two National Parks, the New Forest and South Downs. Leading annual events include The New Forest and Hampshire County Show; Farnborough International Airshow; CarFest South; Southampton Boat Show; and Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. It is also renowned for outdoor activities such as sailing, cycling and walking. Its best-known attractions include: Beaulieu Motor Museum, Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Exbury Gardens, Highclere Castle, Jane Austen's House Museum, Paultons Park featuring Peppa Pig World, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Winchester Cathedral. Renowned for its local produce, Hampshire's dining options range from gastro pubs to Michelin Star restaurants. Further information, and full details of accommodation can be found at
https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk.
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