Events and festivals
This year Farnborough Airshow,Hampshire will be celebrating it's 60th year. From the 14-20th July 2008 see the skies above Farnborough will be awash with planes of all shapes and sizes. With daily flying displays showcasing the most advanced planes in the world and some of the most well known historic and military aircrafts.
Visit the Southampton Boat Show this September from 12-21st. This ever popular show includes many features and attractions including diving, green issues, search and rescue, not to mention the many boats on display.
The Hampshire Food Festival is a two-week gourmet-fest. Dozens of events spanning the entire county include kitchen open days, celebrity cooking, demonstrations, a giant paella, tastings, picnics, barbecues and foodie walks - not to mention special menus and deals in many pubs, restaurants and delis. Deli-cious.
Other Places to Visit
The Aspex Gallery
27 Brougham Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4PA
http://www.aspex.org.uk/
023 9281 2121/ info@aspex.org.uk
Alresford Watercress Festival
The town of Alresford hosts the annual Watercress Festival, marking the start of the British Watercress season and the launch of National Watercress Week. Join us and celebrate this historic and most natural of superfoods. the day will be full of activity including celebrity cooking demonstrations, music, street theatre, children's cookery workshops and a fabulous food market. Admission is free to the street event
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/
Visit Hampshire - the official tourism website for Hampshire
