Whats On
What’s On: December 2019
With Christmas rapidly approaching, most people’s minds are now on shopping for the big day. There are plenty of shopping opportunities around Hampshire at the fantastic Christmas markets, and you can find more details about the markets here. Alongside the markets are ice rinks in Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth all open into the new year.…
Read MoreThe Hampshire Christmas Markets
It’s that time of year when we all begin to set our minds to Christmas, and the usual dilemma of what to buy friends and family. Some of the best places for Christmas shopping are Christmas markets. With a festive atmosphere, not only do they get you into the mood for shopping (not always easy!),…
Read MoreWhat’s On: November 2019
Our monthly roundup of what’s on in the area Horrible Histories® Pirates: The Exhibition at Portsmouth Historic Dockyarduntil 31 December 2019 Southampton Ice Rink at West QuaySouthampton9 November until 5 January 2020 Light Show Spectacular at Gunwharf QuaysPortsmouth15 to 23 November 2019 Christmas at Marwell ZooColden Common, Nr Winchester16 November to 24 December 2019 Winchester…
Read MoreSpooky Happenings for Halloween!
With half term and Halloween just around the corner, there’s plenty of fun activities going on in our local area for families. With this in mind, here is a list of family days out all with a bit of a spooky theme, and plenty of opportunities for dressing up! Rogate Pumpkin PatchPick your Pumpkin from…
Read MoreRecharge Your Batteries on a Mid-Week Break at Wallops Wood
At Wallops Wood we’re into encouraging our guests to take it slow and relax while on holiday. Unwind, forget the everyday and recharge your batteries, that’s what taking a break is all about. We’ve some fantastic facilities on site and many wonderful places to explore around Wallops Wood and further afield while here. Take the…
Read MoreWhat’s On: October 2019
Our monthly roundup of what’s on in the area Sir Harold Hillier GardensAmpfield, Romsey (approx 20 miles from Wallops Wood)Art in the GardenDates: 11 May to 13 October 2019 Pumpkin Carving30 & 31 October 2019 Weald & Downland Living MuseumNr Chichester (approx 23 miles from Wallops Wood)Autumn & Countryside Show3 & 4 October 2019 Halloween…
Read MoreA Day Out at Marwell Zoo
Based in Hampshire, between Southampton and Winchester, Marwell Zoo is an 140 acre park with the zoo, adventure playground and plenty of activities for children to do and learn about the animals. It’s just a short 25 minute drive away from Wallops Wood making it the perfect family day out. There are hundreds of animals…
Read MoreSummer Feast Success!
Last week we hosted two pop-up events in Silver Birch Cottage – our Summer Feasts were a huge success with everyone who attended. All these photo were taken by Anna Wierzbinska, a fantastic lady with a huge sense of humour and zest for life who talks all things food on her instagram post. We are…
Read MoreOur Local Producers – Moonroast Coffee
In our final blog on local suppliers taking part in our pop-up food event taking place today and tomorrow, we want to introduce you to Moonroast Coffee. Moonroast Coffee is a family business established in 2014 by the Bradshaw family. The Bradshaws have specialised in the coffee and tea trades for four generations and more…
Read MoreOur Local Producers – New Forest Mushrooms
Another of Hampshire’s amazing local producers who is a key supplier to our pop-up Hampshire summer feast, taking place this week is New Forest Mushrooms. New Forest Mushrooms supply locally foraged and cultivated mushrooms, some of which include the ever popular cepes/porcini, morels, chanterelle/girolle and local truffles. Richard of New Forest Mushrooms, is one of…
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