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    Hampshire Holiday Attractions

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    Cathedrals, Gardens, Country & Animal Parks, Museums, Steams Fairs
    & Historic Transport, Antique & Crafts Centres,
    Ships & Ferries and more for your great days out in UK.

  HAMPSHIRE
  Hampshire Holiday Attractions

  Hampshire is a county on the South coast of England. Hampshire is popular amongst holiday makers, with fascinating attractions including its pleasant seaside resorts and the maritime area in Portsmouth.
Area 3,769 sq. km
Population 1,671,000

  For Hampshire holiday makers there is much to see. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The New Forest National Park, initially created in 1079 as a hunting area for William the Conqueror, now it is full of wildlife including ponies and deer. Hampshire has a long maritime history and two of England's largest ports, Southampton and Portsmouth, are situated on its coast. Portsmouth is the only island city in Britain. It is full of enthralling military and naval museums. If you are keen on rediscovering Britain's grand naval history, visiting these ports is a must.

  Hampshire enjoys a milder climate than the other areas of Britain. Hampshire has a higher average annual temperature than the UK average at more than 11 °C, and higher than the UK average sunshine rate at over 1500 hours a year.

  

Hampshire's coastal waters are ideal for sailing. Many yacht clubs and several boat manufacturers have chosen to locate their businesses on the Solent river. Hampshire is a very sporty county. Hampshire County Cricket Club today is a successful first-class team. Many inhabitants of Hampshire are involved in yachting, cricket, football, athletics and other activities. Hampshire holiday makers know where to go if they are after an active and energizing holiday.

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How about a wonderful holiday or a couple of great days out in some of the Southern England counties? Get to know them better:

Dorset Coat Of ArmsDorset is a county in South West England. Dorset is famous for its beautiful coastline - the Jurassic Coast, and many holiday resorts.
Globe Area: 2,653 sq.km
People Population: 701,900

Somerset Coat Of ArmsSomerset is a county in the South West of England. Somerset is a rural county of rolling hills  and the Somerset Levels.
Globe Area 4,171 sq. km
People Population 884,400

Hampshire Coat Of ArmsHampshire is a county on the south coast of England. Hampshire is a popular holiday area, with strong maritime connections via Portsmouth & Southampton. - Portsmouth.
Globe Area 3,769 sq. km
People Population 1,671,000

Wiltshire Coat Of ArmsWiltshire is a county in South West England. It is famous for its high plains and wide valleys. Wiltshire is the home of Stonehenge and other important landmarks.
Globe Area:3,485 sq. km
People Population: 630,700

Devon Coat Of ArmsDevon is a county in the South West of England. It is unique among English counties, in having two separated coastlines, on the English Channel and Bristol Channel.
Globe Area 6,707 sq. km
People Population 1,109,900

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