Experience Hampshire is passionate about discovering and showcasing the very best workshops, experiences and tours that the Lymington area and the wider county has to offer.

From adventurers and explorers to creatives and the simply curious, Experience Hampshire has something for everyone. Working closely with local activity providers, artisans, hosts and experts, they've carefully curating a unique collection of one-of-a-kind experiences.

Whether it’s mushroom foraging, historical guided walks, gin-making, or avintage car driving, Experience Hampshire takes the hassle out of finding things to do. Their friendly, local team, who know Hampshire inside and out, are dedicated to building relationships with local providers who bring something special to their online portal

By using the Experience Hampshire website, locals and visitors alike can save time, discover activities they didn't even know existed and support local businesses! It’s an invitation to explore Hampshire in a way that’s fun, effortless, and truly unforgettable

These are a few of the popular guided, historical tours that they offer:

Behind Locked Doors

This guided tour of Winchester Cathedral, unique to Experience Hampshire, takes you to secret chapels, in to the bell tower and down in to the Crypt of this iconic building

Tales of the Titanic

Discover some of the fascinating stories behind the Titanic and the effect that it's ill fated voyage had on the city of Southampton

Southampton's medieval vaults

Join us to discover the history of the underground vaults, built during the reign of Henry II, hidden beneath the streets of Southampton

Jane Austen's Hampshire

This guided walking tour, led by a Blue Badge guide and Jane Austen fanatic, explores Overton, the Hampshire village around where this literary icon grew up

The D-Day Command Centre

100 feet below the chalk cliffs in Portsdown Hill was the the command centre the D-Day operation. This tour explores the story behind this secret bunker

Winchester College

Step inside one of the most prestigious schools in the UK and learn about its 600 year history. Visit some of the inner courtyards, wander the cloisters and sit inside its beautiful chapel

The man who saved Winchester Cathedral

Discover the story behind the diver who almost single-handedly saved Winchester Cathedral from sinking in to the mud!

Hampshire treasures

Hampshire Cultural Trust is the custodian of an extensive array of ancient artefacts, cultural collections and historic vehicles and this guided tour allows access to their stores in Winchester

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