Welcome to LeisureZone UK ........ Hampshire!
Hampshire has much to offer the holiday maker, and like the rest of the UK has a diversity of things to see and do, come rain or shine!
SPOTLIGHT ON: THE NEW FOREST
One of Hampshire's most well known areas is the New Forest, covering 580km2 (140,000 acres).
The New Forest is home to herds of ponies wandering freely around this popular national park, its heaths and local village streets. You will also see cattle, donkeys, sheep and deer - look, but please don't touch! These animals are wild and will bite and kick if provoked.
Drivers, please we aware that there is a 40mph maximum speed limit throughout the area. Slow down as you pass the animals which are present DAY and NIGHT!
The heaths are also home to grass snakes and adders, and the many ponds in the area are home to swans, ducks, coots, moorhens and other birdlife There are also frogs, toads and lizards. Fishing is allowed in some areas by permit only, which can be obtained for a small fee.
Hire a bicycle or go for long walks along the miles and miles of traffic-free tracks in the New Forest. If you prefer, there is also a New Forest Guided Tour available, with pick-up from your accommodation, local railway station or Lyndhurst Visitor Information Centre.
Please enjoy your visit, and look after our environment. Keep to the tracks, keep dogs under control and take all your litter home!
More about the New Forest .....
Hampshire is also the Gateway to the Isle of Wight - ferries available from Southampton, Lymington and Portsmouth
BROWSE OUR HAMPSHIRE PAGES ... and enjoy!
- Leisure and Activities (both indoor and outdoor)
- Historic Buildings and Local Attractions
- Family Fun and Theme Parks
- Walks, Country Parks and Gardens
- Water Activities
- KidsZone
- Animal Parks and Zoos
- Shopping, Farmers and Artisan Markets
- Food and Drink
- Accommodation
- Nightlife
- Local Events and Specialities
- Getting Around - Car Hire, Ferries etc
- Gay Scene
- ..... and much, much more
Support the local farmers and businesses - try produce reared and grown in Hampshire for a real taste of the country!
Local specialities include:
Local places of interest in Hampshire include:
Spinnaker Tower, Bournemouth
For further information, please visit the following Official Tourist Board and various Association websites
