Things to do in Hampshire in November 2026

Running for weeks

Events and seasons that are on for most of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

1. 19 Sept to 20 MarOuter Defences TourFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £12
2. 21 Oct to 31 MarDefences & Discovery: Fort Nelson RevealedFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £5
3. 23 Oct to 3 JanOn Ice at WestquayWestquay Esplanade, SouthamptonFrom £13
4. 12 Nov to 27 DecSouthampton Christmas MarketAbove Bar Street, Bargate and Guildhall Square, SouthamptonFree
5. 14 Nov to 3 JanA Christmas Wish at Hinton AmpnerHinton Ampner, National Trust, AlresfordNormal admission applies, free for National Trust members. House visits must be booked by members and non-members alike.
6. 14 Nov to 16 JanEast Tunnel ToursFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £12

Sunday 1 November

1. 9 Oct to 2 NovHalloween Spooktacular at Paultons ParkPaultons Park, RomseyHalloween shows and attractions are included in the ticket price. Prices vary by date, so check the official ticket page.
2. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Hurst CastleHurst Castle, KeyhavenActivities are included in castle admission. Check the castle's website for current admission prices.
3. 24 Oct to 1 NovHowl-O-Ween at New Forest Wildlife ParkNew Forest Wildlife Park, AshurstAdmission tickets are sold on the park's website. Experiences need booking in advance and some carry extra charges.
4. 24 Oct to 1 NovOctober Half Term at BeaulieuBeaulieu, BeaulieuIncluded in normal admission to all Beaulieu attractions. Rides in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cost extra, are booked on arrival and do not run in wet weather. Visitors can return free within six days of their first visit during half-term.
5. 24 Oct to 1 NovThe Curse of Staunton TrailStaunton Country Park, HavantFrom £5
6. 24 Oct to 1 NovThe Strange Science of Jekyll and HydeMilestones Museum, BasingstokeCheck the event page for current prices.
7. 24 Oct to 1 NovWild Autumn at Marwell ZooMarwell Zoo, Colden CommonActivities are included in zoo admission. Pumpkin carving costs £2 for a small pumpkin and £4 for a medium one, and face painting costs from £4 (card only for some). Book zoo tickets in advance to save; annual members enter free.
8. 31 Oct to 1 NovRoman Reenactment WeekendButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices
9. 1 NovRingwood Grand FireworksCarvers Recreation Ground, RingwoodFrom £5.50

2 to 8 November

1. 6 NovAlresford Rotary Fireworks and Bonfire NightArlebury Park, New AlresfordTickets are sold online through TicketSource with a booking fee. Procession torches cost £3.50 on the day. Entry is by e-ticket only, and flaming torches are not sold to or held by minors.
2. 6 NovAmpfield Golf and Country Club Fireworks NightAmpfield Golf and Country Club, AmpfieldPrices are on the Eventbrite listing. Early bird prices ran through September. Tickets can also be bought at the clubhouse.
3. 7 NovFleet Lions Firework FiestaCalthorpe Park, FleetFrom £3
4. 7 NovHatch Warren Fireworks SpectacularHatch Warren Community Centre, BasingstokeFrom £14
5. 7 NovPetersfield Round Table FireworksBell Hill Recreation Ground, PetersfieldFrom £5
6. 7 NovSouthampton FireworksMayflower Park, SouthamptonPrices are listed on the organiser's ticket page and vary by ticket type. Children under 4 are free. No tickets are sold on the gate, so buy in advance.
7. 7 NovWinchester Bonfire and FireworksNorth Walls Recreation Ground, WinchesterWristband tickets are needed to enter the display ground, and everyone in a group needs their own, including children in pushchairs. Babies carried in arms are exempt. The torchlit procession is free to join, and wax torches are sold along the route.
8. 8 NovTotton and Eling Cricket Club Fireworks NightTotton and Eling Cricket Club, TottonFrom £7

9 to 15 November

1. 14 NovAldershot Christmas Cracker and lights switch-onAldershot town centre, AldershotFree
2. 15 NovChristmas Fair at The Spring, HavantThe Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, HavantFree

16 to 22 November

1. 18 Nov to 30 DecChristmas Presents and Pages at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House, ChawtonIncluded with house admission.
2. 19 NovWinchester Christmas Lights Switch OnThe Broadway, outside the Guildhall, WinchesterFree
3. 20 NovAndover Christmas Festival and lights switch-onAndover town centre, AndoverFree
4. 20 Nov to 30 DecChristmas at Marwell: Fire and Ice and SantaMarwell Zoo, WinchesterFrom £21.95
5. 20 NovFestive Friday in BasingstokeTop of the Town, Basingstoke, BasingstokeFree
6. 20 Nov to 22 DecWinchester Cathedral Christmas MarketWinchester Cathedral Close, WinchesterFree
7. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas at MottisfontMottisfont, National Trust, RomseyNormal admission, free for National Trust members, Art Fund members and under fives. Carers go free.
8. 21 Nov to 3 JanAlice's Christmas Wonderland at BeaulieuPalace House, Beaulieu, BeaulieuFrom £16
9. 21 Nov to 22 NovChristmas Grotto at The PointThe Point, EastleighFrom £2.50
10. 21 Nov to 4 JanChristmasville at Gunwharf QuaysApolloDomes, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, PortsmouthFrom £10
11. 21 NovEastleigh Christmas Lights Switch-OnEastleigh town centre, EastleighFree
12. 21 NovFareham Christmas Lights Switch OnWest Street and Fareham Shopping Centre, FarehamFree
13. 21 NovFarnborough Frost FairQueensmead and The Landing, FarnboroughFree
14. 21 Nov to 3 JanPortsmouth On IceGuildhall Square, PortsmouthFrom £13.50
15. 21 Nov to 3 JanTwelve Days of Christmas at The VyneThe Vyne, National Trust, Sherborne St JohnIncluded with normal admission; free for National Trust members.

23 to 29 November

1. 25 Nov to 23 DecA Christmas Carol Experience at MilestonesMilestones Museum, BasingstokeTicketed with timed start slots. The ticket also gives 12 months of entry to Milestones. Check prices on the official site.
2. 25 Nov to 28 NovChristmas Lights by Filskit Theatre at Mayflower StudiosMayflower Studios, SouthamptonFrom £11
3. 25 NovFleet Christmas FestivalFleet Road, Gurkha Square and The Harlington, FleetFree
4. 27 NovAlton Christmas Lights Switch-On and MarketAlton town centre, AltonFree
5. 27 Nov to 2 JanSteam Illuminations on the Watercress LineAlresford Station, Watercress Line, AlresfordFrom £37
6. 28 Nov to 6 DecChristmas at Exbury: Christmas Fair, Father Christmas and the Festive ExpressExbury Gardens and Steam Railway, ExburyFrom £7
7. 28 Nov to 6 DecHotwalls Studios Festive Creative MarketHotwalls Studios, PortsmouthFree
8. 28 Nov to 30 DecOnce Upon a Time illuminated trail at West Green HouseWest Green House Gardens, Hartley WintneyFrom £18
9. 28 Nov to 23 DecSanta's Grotto at the Great HallThe Great Hall, WinchesterFrom £7
10. 28 NovWaterlooville Christmas Market and Lights Switch-OnWaterlooville town centre, WaterloovilleFree
11. 29 Nov to 24 DecHayling Winter Wonderland at FunlandFunland, Hayling Island, Hayling IslandPrices are shown when booking. Under 1s are free. Coffee and the arcade are not included.
12. 29 NovRingwood Winter Wanderland and lights switch-onRingwood town centre, RingwoodFree

Monday 30 November

1. 30 Nov to 4 DecExbury Christmas Night TrainExbury Gardens and Steam Railway, ExburyFrom £21