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The Love The Old Town campaign runs throughout the historic area of Southampton across September

GO! Southampton

Campaign brings discounts and events to Southampton Old Town in September

One of the snow leopard cubs being checked over at Marwell Zoo

One of the snow leopard cubs being checked over at Marwell Zoo

Marwell provides update on health of rare cubs after first birth since 2013

Beaulieu Motor Museum

Beaulieu Motor Museum

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Beaulieu responds after National Motor Museum announces plans to leave

David Jason was reunited with Del Boy's three-wheeled van during a visit to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

David Jason was reunited with Del Boy's three-wheeled van during a visit to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

'End of a remarkable era' - shock over plan to relocate 'Holy Grail' of motoring

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National Motor Museum to leave New Forest after 60 years

Thousands of people living in the Waterside area flocked to the first-ever Six Villages Together Festival

Thousands of people living in the Waterside area flocked to the first-ever Six Villages Together Festival

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Thousands flock to first-ever Six Villages Together Festival

Paultons Park is set to host a Gardens Open Evening on September 10.

Paultons Park is set to host a Gardens Open Evening on September 10.

Theme park to open historic gardens after hours for charity

Hanger Farm at Totton has again been named Best Arts, Culture & Theatre in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Hanger Farm at Totton has again been named Best Arts, Culture & Theatre in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Totton misses out on national title - despite venue retaining top award

Horsepower Fury is the headline act at this year's New Forest and Hampshire County Show

Horsepower Fury is the headline act at this year's New Forest and Hampshire County Show

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Spectacular stunt team gallops into action at New Forest Show

Children enjoying Little Beaulieu

Children enjoying Little Beaulieu

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The popular New Forest visitor attractions cutting admission prices this summer

Beaulieu has unveiled plans for a festive Alice in Wonderland-themed experience

Beaulieu has unveiled plans for a festive Alice in Wonderland-themed experience

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Festive Alice in Wonderland-themed experience coming to Beaulieu

Momo and Nima pictured at Marwell Zoo

Momo and Nima pictured at Marwell Zoo

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First snow leopard cubs born at zoo in over a decade officially named

Mela organiser, Matt Sanger

Mela organiser, Matt Sanger

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Best photos as thousands flock to park for hugely popular multicultural festival

Walk an alpaca at Exbury Gardens

Walk an alpaca at Exbury Gardens

New Forest attraction launches busy summer schedule with lower admission prices

Café Graze is open after a four-week refurbishment.

Café Graze is open after a four-week refurbishment.

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Marwell Zoo announces new dining experience as cafe reopens after closure

Beaulieu is offering summer savings as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Beaulieu is offering summer savings as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

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Beaulieu offering savings through government scheme

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Soaring temperatures reignite calls for new lido

Pasha at Marwell Zoo

Pasha at Marwell Zoo

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Sadness as Marwell Zoo's last remaining tiger dies following illness

Go Ape brings in new attraction for February half term

Go Ape brings in new attraction for February half term

Free, cut price and fun days out for Dad in Hampshire this Father's Day

Marwell Zoo has welcomed its first snow leopard cubs in over a decade.

Marwell Zoo has welcomed its first snow leopard cubs in over a decade.

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First look at only snow leopard cubs born at a Hampshire zoo in over a decade

Southampton Solent University student Owen T Douglass has created a sculpture based on the Windows XP Bliss wallpaper.

Southampton Solent University student Owen T Douglass has created a sculpture based on the Windows XP Bliss wallpaper.

Solent University

Solent University student recreates Windows XP wallpaper

Furzey Gardens has unveiled its 2026 outdoor theatre line-up.

Furzey Gardens has unveiled its 2026 outdoor theatre line-up.

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Furzey Gardens announces 2026 outdoor theatre line-up

The Friends of Romsey Abbey funded the purchase of three new contactless donation stations.

The Friends of Romsey Abbey funded the purchase of three new contactless donation stations.

Friends of Romsey Abbey

Group funds new contactless donation stations at historic abbey

Mottisfont Abbey was named as the UK's best National Trust property

Mottisfont Abbey was named as the UK's best National Trust property

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'Glorious' Hampshire abbey named as the UK's best National Trust property

Marwell Zoo’s baby white rhino Amali,

Marwell Zoo’s baby white rhino Amali,

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Baby rhino cools off in the mud at Marwell Zoo during hot weather

The Tuesday ride-in at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in the New Forest is said to be attracting more riders keen to share a relaxed start to the day, with the museum café quickly becoming a popular spot since its relocation within the museum

The Tuesday ride-in at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in the New Forest is said to be attracting more riders keen to share a relaxed start to the day, with the museum café quickly becoming a popular spot since its relocation within the museum

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

Tuesday ride-in at New Forest museum going from strength to strength

A day out at the zoo

A day out at the zoo

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Rides, animals, trails and games - family fun in Hampshire this May half term

Ballycarry, a Rothschild's giraffe, has arrived at Marwell Zoo.

Ballycarry, a Rothschild's giraffe, has arrived at Marwell Zoo.

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Two-year-old endangered giraffe arrives at Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is inviting visitors to discover the hidden side of conservation this half-term.

Marwell Zoo is inviting visitors to discover the hidden side of conservation this half-term.

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Marwell Zoo invites visitors to see hidden side of zoo life this half-term

The new lights on the Sails of the South

The new lights on the Sails of the South

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Iconic city entrance landmark restored to former glory

Drakon ride at the opening of Valgard at Paultons Park in Ower on May 16, 2026.

Drakon ride at the opening of Valgard at Paultons Park in Ower on May 16, 2026.

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Huge 'step up' as new rollercoaster opens at Paultons Park

Exbury Gardens wisteria with Senior Gardener Agnes Piaseczna.

Exbury Gardens wisteria with Senior Gardener Agnes Piaseczna.

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100-year-old wisteria bursts into bloom at famed New Forest gardens

The team of volunteers behind the Sri Lankan Day Southampton

The team of volunteers behind the Sri Lankan Day Southampton

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Hundreds gather in Southampton to celebrate city's first Sri Lankan festival

The Vyne was named among the most glorious National Trust garden to visit

The Vyne was named among the most glorious National Trust garden to visit

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'Remarkable' National Trust garden in Hampshire among most glorious to visit

Tango the capybara, the sister of the escaped Samba

Tango the capybara, the sister of the escaped Samba

Marwell reveals new Hampshire sightings of escaped capybara

Valgard: Realm of the Vikings at Paultons Park

Valgard: Realm of the Vikings at Paultons Park

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New photos show new attraction at Paultons Park ahead of opening

Moors Valley has closed its car park

Moors Valley has closed its car park

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Busy Bank Holiday Monday forces popular country park to shut car park

The Paddington Bear statue has returned to Guildhall Square.

The Paddington Bear statue has returned to Guildhall Square.

Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear statue returns to Southampton city centre

A Horrible Histories trail is coming to Beaulieu this May

A Horrible Histories trail is coming to Beaulieu this May

New Forest visitor attraction to host Horrible Histories trail this summer

The new technology is hoped to be used on other historical restoration projects

The new technology is hoped to be used on other historical restoration projects

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Historic warship masts removed in £42 million restoration

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Marwell Zoo offers free entry to people who share a name with new camels

A new waymarker in Southampton will mark the end point of the St James' Way.

A new waymarker in Southampton will mark the end point of the St James' Way.

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Southampton's role in historic pilgrimage route marked by new milestone

Tango and Samba at Marwell Zoo

Tango and Samba at Marwell Zoo

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Zoo CEO reveals challenges in hunt for missing capybara Samba

Watching culture grow in Southampton

Alan Titchmarsh opens the Treehouse Study Centre at Beaulieu in 2008

Alan Titchmarsh opens the Treehouse Study Centre at Beaulieu in 2008

Award-winning wedding venue launches bid for safer access

Inside Turner Sims

Inside Turner Sims

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Hampshire venues to receive share of more than £12m in arts funding

Chairman Dick Hewett presents the special 20,000th ticket to Denise Beard and John Philpott.

Chairman Dick Hewett presents the special 20,000th ticket to Denise Beard and John Philpott.

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Heritage attraction welcomes 20,000th visitor since reopening in 1992

Jon Bentley, right, was joined by Lord Montagu at the opening ceremony

Jon Bentley, right, was joined by Lord Montagu at the opening ceremony

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Former Top Gear boss unveils £700k upgrade at major attraction

Beautiful bluebells at sunrise by Hang Ross

Beautiful bluebells at sunrise by Hang Ross

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Some of the best places to see bluebells in bloom in Hampshire this spring

Ross Kemp and Dan Snow are helping to raise the final £2.5 million needed

Ross Kemp and Dan Snow are helping to raise the final £2.5 million needed

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TV stars helping to raise £2.5m for Royal Marines museum

Amali and her mother Jahra

Amali and her mother Jahra

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Baby rhino born on Mother's Day given her name

The Jubilee Gate entrance to the South Garth of Romsey Abbey will be closed.

The Jubilee Gate entrance to the South Garth of Romsey Abbey will be closed.

Entrance to Romsey Abbey to close amid worries over 'trip hazard'

Children enjoy an Easter egg hunt

Children enjoy an Easter egg hunt

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Ten cracking ways to spend the Easter weekend in the New Forest

A new Easter trail has been launched at Exbury Gardens

A new Easter trail has been launched at Exbury Gardens

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Interactive Easter trail launched at New Forest visitor attraction