| Now if you are looking for shopping on the | | | | Harold Hillier Gardens which is a must see. There is |
| South-coast look no further than Hampshire. | | | | a unique collection of over 42,000 plants (12,000 |
| Millions of shoppers go to Southampton where the | | | | different types) which now thrive in an area of |
| excellent West Quay shopping centre and bustling | | | | 180 acres. A visitor to this garden will find |
| high streets make Southampton one of the best | | | | something very vibrant to look at all throughout |
| shopping malls in the UK. | | | | the year. |
| Here you can also see the Southampton Boat | | | | Frosty days of January with the perfume of |
| Show that takes place between 12 to 21 | | | | witch hazels' strange spidery flowers change to |
| September every year and it includes Europe's | | | | the flamboyant blooms of the spring flowering |
| largest purpose built marina. | | | | camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas. |
| You can find all the brand name stores here like | | | | These are followed by the heady scents of |
| John Lewis and Marks and Spencer as well as | | | | Summer's flowering shrubs and herbaceous plants |
| hundreds of shops and places to eat. You will get | | | | before the autumn season of fiery hues. |
| a great guaranteed shopping experience in | | | | If you are an art lover - then there are many art |
| Basingstoke. | | | | galleries in Hampshire like the Allen Gallery, |
| Basingstoke offers 165 stores, 28 restaurants | | | | ArtSway, Flora Twort Gallery, Gosport Gallery, |
| and many bars and cafes. At Festival Place you'll | | | | Hansard Gallery, Southampton City Gallery and |
| find Debenham's, BHS, Marks and Spencer and TK | | | | Millais Gallery. |
| MAX as well as many other fashion and | | | | Come to Hamble Valley and you'll discover one of |
| home-wear shops. Many stores are open till 8pm | | | | Britain's best kept secrets, beautiful scenery is |
| on weekdays and there's a lot of free space for | | | | what you see here in rural Hampshire. Here is a |
| parking. | | | | region where you can find England's second oldest |
| You'll also find lively weekly markets, selling | | | | cathedral to awe-inspire and there is Rochester |
| anything from fashionable items to fresh fruits | | | | for the planters paradise of Borde Hill. Please find |
| and vegetables or antiques. For a delicious | | | | time to explore the timeless treasures of the |
| seasonal taste of Hampshire visit any farmers' | | | | region. |
| markets that are held on each weekend in town | | | | Ian Fleming the man who created James Bond |
| centers across the whole county. They offer top | | | | 007, whose birthday falls on 28th of May was |
| quality produce such as locally sourced | | | | born Hampshire. To celebrate his life and much |
| watercress, pork, trots, beer and wine. | | | | loved characters the South East will be organizing |
| There's always something going on in Hampshire | | | | special events and activities throughout the year. |
| to make your stay comfortable and exciting. | | | | If you are tired of life then visit here and feel the |
| Explore the city's seagoing heritage at Portsmouth | | | | difference and escape to this South East idyllic |
| Historic Dockyard and also trip across the harbour | | | | rural location. Not only will you find good old |
| to Gosport or go to the beach in Hayling, the | | | | fashioned 'R' and 'R' but also you can improve |
| home of windsurfing. | | | | your health and well-being and reduce some of |
| You'll find country parks close to the sea as well | | | | your worldly stress. |
| as pretty lakes and rivers also. | | | | Be sure to discover Hampshire ! |
| If you plan to visit just one garden then go to Sir | | | | |