Tues 27th to Thurs 29th July. The Show Ground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. Celebrate the New Forest Show's 90th birthday and this famous agricultural show. Show jumping is a major feature of the show, and there are international classes throughout all three days. Livestock competitions, plus poultry show, rabbits, caged birds and honey bees. Trade stands, arena events, countryside crafts, antiques tent, art tent, flower show, Forestry Commission area, blacksmiths and old time farming.
Fri 30th July to Sun 1st Aug. Don't miss what promises to be one of the most popular events on the south coast this summer. Navy Days at Portsmouth Naval Base will feature serving warships of the Royal Navy, ships of foreign navies, thrilling naval displays, historical re-enactments, and the world class attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard including HMS Victory.
Fri 6th to Sun 8th Aug. All day. War Memorial Mark, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4AG. Colourful balloons of all shapes and sizes fill the skies above Basingstoke's War Memorial Park during this annual festival. Take part in workshops, watch performances and browse stalls at this fun, free event. Weather permitting, there will be a mass balloon take off at 6.00 am and 6.00 pm on the Sat and Sun.