Hampshire (including Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Hart, Havant, New Forest, Portsmouth, Rushmoor, Southampton, Test Valley and Winchester) is in the South East of England. It has a population of around 1,760,000 and covers approximately 377,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Berkshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire.
Hampshire has a southern border with the English Channel and the Solent straight, which separates it from the Isle of Wight. Its county town is Winchester, which was once the capital of England and where visitors can see a statue of King Alfred. Displayed in the Medieval Winchester Great Hall is a round table which is thought to have been created around 1290 to celebrate the legend of the Round Table, around which met King Arthur and his Knights. The ports of Southampton and Portsmouth are an important part of Hampshires maritime history and the county has inspired artists such as J. M. W. Turner and L. S. Lowry. This naval history is represented by attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, where visitors can see HMS Victory, the flagship of Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805, and The Mary Rose Museum, with the remains of the Tudor ship which was launched during the reign of Henry VIII, sank in 1545 and was salvaged in 1982. Performing arts venues in Hampshire include the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, The Anvil in Basingstoke, the Theatre Royal Winchester and The Brook in Southampton.
Built during the 16th century, Breamore House was extensively restored during the 19th century and is set among picturesque parkland. Within the Elizabethan manor house there is period furniture, collections of ceramics, textiles and paintings and the Countryside Museum features exhibits drawn from village life and work during previous centuries. Constructed on the site of an earlier mansion during the 19th century, Highclere Castle has become famous as the location where the television series Downton Abbey is filmed. The exterior architecture is Jacobethan style (mixing Jacobean and Elizabethan architecture), the interior rooms are finely decorated and furnished and the impressive gardens and parkland were designed during the 18th century by the landscape architect Capability Brown. Other attractions in Hampshire include Winchester Cathedral, the Tudor House and Garden in Southampton, Portsmouth City Museum, Beaulieu Abbey-Palace House, Jane Austens House, Romsey Abbey, the remains of Portchester Castle and the New Forest, with its historic landscape and wildlife.
Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Jubilee Hall, Bishops Waltham, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Fort Purbrook, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire
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Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Festival Hall, Petersfield, Petersfield, Hampshire
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The Andover Nursing Home, Andover, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Romsey Town Hall, Romsey, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Romsey Town Hall, Romsey, Hampshire
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Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Fort Purbrook, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Romsey Town Hall, Romsey, Hampshire
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Lymington Masonic Hall, Lymington, Hampshire
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Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire
Saturday, 30 November 2019
The Andover Nursing Home, Andover, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire
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Southampton, Hampshire
I started out in September 2015 therefore my stock is increasing gradually, so make sure you check back on a regular basis. I make and ...
Fareham, Hampshire
As a beader myself I am already addicted to the lovely colours, finishes and sparkles available in these little glass wonders. With no ...
Portsmouth, Hampshire
I have an online shop. Every item is handmade. I love little details like beautiful packaging. I keep my costs affordable for buyers. My ...
Southampton, Hampshire
My name is Janet and I am just started a small business selling wool and crafts. My first aim is to bring wool back in to local communities ...
Lee on Solent, Hampshire
Art-D-Craft, In love with colours, textures and scents. I grew up under the sun of Brazil, but with a strong connection with Italy. In ...
Southampton, Hampshire
I love knitting and creating useful items. Another passion of my is the environment. I combined these by using lambs wool to make hats ...
Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
I love to create and am happiest at the potters wheel fashioning clay. I am a self taught home potter, hand-crafting a mixture of ceramics ...
Southampton, Hampshire
A holistic lifestyle is about making choices that improve wellbeing. Those choices can be as simple as practising meditation, or going ...
Farnborough, Hampshire
Welcome to my Boutique. Im fascinated with different kind of beads and making brooches, jewellery, woven scarves and small accessories. ...
Salisbury, Hampshire
I’m just starting a small business. i have always loved making things, for the family, i got started when money was short and want to give ...
Funtley, Hampshire
Pumblechooks was set up in 2014 to sell beautiful individually designed and handcrafted jewellery. I learned silver smithing techniques ...
Portsmouth, Hampshire
When I was a young girl I was into the Arts and crafts from my late mother. She was a known artist in London and also created costumes ...
East Stratton, Hampshire
Elliegant and FUNctional Fused Glass Art Hello and Welcome to Ellie B Glass My affair with glass started over 20 years ago and has now ...
New Milton, Hampshire
I create works using Merino wool, silks and other fibres. Whether a landscape picture, cushion or bag, they are all original creations. ...
Southampton, Hampshire
I love to use Sterling Silver, Copper Sheet and Wire in my designs I also make Jewellery using Freshwater Cultured Pearls with Swarovski ...
Southampton, Hampshire
Ive been silkpainting for 15 years now, with some previous success in Slovakia. I use common known and experimental techniques to create ...
Southampton, Hampshire
All Products are handcrafted in a cosy little craft room at home. Products include Greeting Cards for all occasions as well as Unique Fantasy ...
Tangley, Hampshire
We are a small start-up company specialising in bespoke ornaments and gifts for everyone. We endeavour to bring a little sparkle and joy ...
New Milton, Hampshire
I have a real passion for gemstones and my collection includes some you will not find in the high street. My collection includes simple ...
Southsea, Hampshire
Hello. I am a lithuanian self taught artist living in the UK. I love flowers and colors, and it effects my art a lot. The floral theme ...
Farnborough, Hampshire
I like to think that I have added another dimension to polystyrene topiary tree. I make the conventional trees for weddings and general ...
Marchwood, Hampshire
Jaded Jewellery is based just outside of the New Forest. Every boutique piece is handmade, no pieces are mass produced and every silver ...
Hook, Hampshire
I am a new Author and proud member of the British Psychological Society. I have always had a keen interest in the mental health industry ...
Chineham, Hampshire
I started Puddleduck designs in December 2016 based in Hampshire. I have always wanted to start my own craft business making and upcycling ...
Portsmouth, Hampshire
I produce premium soaps in limited numbers using traditional soap making methods. I source, make, cut and label every bar of soap myself. ...
Basingstoke, Hampshire
I make stone sculptures and carvings by hand out of breeze blocks for the home and garden. Alot of my designs are Moari influenced because ...
Pamber Heath, Hampshire
I am a part time crafter, I enjoy making my own designer Native American jewellery, perfumed candles, festive decorations, bespoke pens ...
Fareham, Hampshire
Hampshire Event Organiser for local handmade Craft Fayres. From 2018 we will be holding one Craft Fayre per month in 3 locations in and ...
Ludgershall, Hampshire
WoodspokeCraft is about Functional Art, producing unique burr wood products, with every item being hand crafted, each a one-off creation, ...
Yateley, Hampshire
Hoppipolla handcrafts accessories for babies and young children. We also make nursery decor items. We regularly design and make new items ...
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
All items are handmade by myself. All made with love and care. Items are changing all the time to add variety and choice. New fabrics are ...
Gosport, Hampshire
Hello, we are Tinder Box Candles, a creative team of two, who produce luxury scented soya wax candles and wax melts. Each of our candles ...
Basingstoke, Hampshire
I love to paint, be it people or any animals. I use acrylic and oils. So I have decided to start doing craft fairs. I will paint on anything. ...
Romsey, Hampshire
I am a Portrait Artist with a passion for all things art related. I graduated from Chelsea School of Art in the early 90s and a number ...
Bordon, Hampshire
I make Homemade makeup / toiletries bag using printed fabric, stencilling/fabric paint and a little embroidery and appliqie. I make gifts ...
Amport, Hampshire
I create original dynamic paintings filled with bright vibrant colour. As a colourist my love of dramatic and contrasting hues finds vivid ...
Hook, Hampshire
There is nothing in the world like writing a childrens book, then getting out into the community to see their reaction to it. Last week ...
Marchwood, Hampshire
Jaded Jewellery is based just outside of the New Forest. Every piece is handmade, no pieces are mass produced and every piece is unique. ...
Pamber Heath, Hampshire
I have been getting ready for my first Craft show, not knowing what to expect, worrying have I got enough stock, what prices to charge, ...
Southampton, Hampshire
The benefits of Epsom Salt baths for detoxifying, improving skin, improving sleep and energy levels.
Southampton, Hampshire
Mindfulness: What it is and how aromatherapy can take it to another level. Mindfulness is the practise of being present and living in our ...
Southampton, Hampshire
I am passionate about wool, it comes from growing up with some contact with sheep rearing in the Scottish highlands. British wool has ...
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Well after our Christmas busy time ( I actually feel like Santa sometimes) comes the next ‘big date’ Valentines! The preparation time is ...
Fareham, Hampshire
Hi all, I absolutely love these Swarovski rivoli crystals, they are just soooo sparkly and luxurious! This particular pair have been earmarked, ...
Fareham, Hampshire
I am excited to say that over the next few weeks I shall be adding some Swarovski Elements hand made earrings and rings to my shop window. ...
Fareham, Hampshire
So today I went along to the craft fair at St Mary’s Parish Centre in Alverstoke, Gosport to get an idea of what it’s like for exhibitors ...
Fareham, Hampshire
Hi everyone and welcome to my first ever blog post. I first became interested in bead weaving about five years ago and started out making ...
Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
i have been trying out new glazes this week. Mayco have some lovely results from combinations of glaze.
Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
Been trying out new glazes this week. Mayco go on easily and dont drip or run too much. Some lovely effects from combinations.
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Hi Everyone, We will be posting new items in next few days! Please keep a look out and let us know what you think :)) Thanks
Salisbury, Hampshire
working so hard to promote the craft fair. i was hoping that i would have other craft stalls, i know it was late putting it out there. ...
Salisbury, Hampshire
This is my first Craft Fair, getting so excited just waiting for other vendors, to book a table.it would be nice to have different crafts ...
Southampton, Hampshire
I have been busy making bouquet charms and have had my first order sent to Copenhagen, also busy making Christmas items for the Christmas ...
New Milton, Hampshire
I am currently working on some new designs, I love using sterling silver so I have lots of designs which are heavy with this precious metal. ...
Southampton, Hampshire
Hello everyone, we need to get a card reader for our craft business - for use at markets and events. Any opinions/experiences please to ...
Southampton, Hampshire
I have been busy making items for the HMS Sultan Summer show, only 2 weeks left but happy with all my latest makes including fridge magnets ...
Southampton, Hampshire
So in the last few days I have made 2 bouquet charms, 2 buttonholes, numerous keyrings as well as preparing for a craft fair and cross ...
Southampton, Hampshire
Wow I have had quite a few orders in the past week all for brand new makes, I have now launched a few new ranges of key ring designs as ...
Southampton, Hampshire
so the last few days have been hectic with work but still managed to squeeze in a few makes, I have made 2 candle holders, a personalised ...
Southampton, Hampshire
So today I have decided to increase my items in my store, and decided to work on a new quilling project, cant wait to show the design once ...
(Born 1911 in Ampfield in Hampshire), Fiction
Writer of the well loved and very popular Thomas the tank engine along with many other stories in the railway series of books. He is perhaps better known as the Reverend W. Awdry.
(Born 1881 in Ringwood in Hampshire), Art, Illustration
Known as an artist, illustrator and writer, he was established as a major centre of the arts and crafts movement. He collaborated with his wife Constance Smedley combining design, illustration, text and theatre.
(Born 1829 in Southampton in Hampshire), Painting, Illustration
Sir John Everett Millais, English artist and illustrator, was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
(Born 1828 in Portsmouth in Hampshire), Fiction, Poetry
Meredith received seven nominations for the Noble Prize for literature. His first novel was The Shaving of Shagpat - a bit like The Arabian Nights (English version 1706). His perhaps most famous piece of poetry was The Lark Ascending which inspired Ralph Vaughan Williams to write his classic work of the same name.
(Born 1588 in Bentworth in Hampshire), Poetry
Wither was an early Jacobean poet and satirist. His writing often got him into trouble and he ended up in Marshalsea prison for libel in 1604.