The county has so much history dating back to the days of the Roman invasion and the Anglo-Saxons, and beyond the major cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, there are lots of hidden gems that are well worth visiting.
And with the weather getting even better, we have put together a list of 11 quaint and little known Hampshire villages to visit this spring.
5. Beaulieu
This gorgeous little village is often best known to many tourists for the National Motor Museum, but if that's all you visit then you are missing something special. The village also has the Abbey and Palace House, but also has a wonderful river and shops and pubs to explore too. Also within the parish of Beaulieu is the hamlet of Buckler's Hard which has its two rows of Georgian cottages running down to the river and are not to be missed. Photo: Submitted
6. Buriton
Buriton, just a short distance from Petersfield which is always worth a visit, is popular with dog-walkers, cyclists and those who love a countryside stroll. This village has many gorgeous pubs that are perfect for lunch as you take in everything Buriton has to offer. Photo: -
7. Burley
This picture perfect New Forest village very much plays up its long connection with witches and has fantastic little shops, pubs and tearooms to make a visit well worth your time. But it also a springboard for a large number of walks into the stunning first itself which also makes it very special. (And of course a walk is an excuse for tea and cake afterwards!) (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Alresford
New Alresford is most widely known for as the western terminus for the Watercress Line heritage railway which is a fabulous day out. But the town itself is also worth a visit with its 17th and 18th Century high street well preserved with some great shops and eateries and some lovely walks including a trail past New Alresford Memorial Park. The picturesque Old Alresford is also only up the road too, Photo: Submitted