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Free summer holiday activities now open to book in Hampshire

Families across Hampshire can now book free holiday activity sessions as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns for summer 2026

Hampshire’s School Library Service shortlisted for national award as World Book Day celebrations begin

Hampshire County Council’s School Library Service (SLS) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national Libraries Connected Award, recognising the team’s innovative work to tackle book poverty and inspire children to read for pleasure

Candovers cycling route

It takes in the villages of East Stratton and Woodmancott. Find the start point.

New schools and Family Hubs included in multi-million programme of investment

Ten new schools, including two special schools, are planned to open in Hampshire over the next three years, as part of a £633 million investment in the county’s education estate

Applying for a place on medical or social grounds

Request priority for a place at your preferred school if your child or a family member living at the same address has an exceptional medical and/or social need that makes attendance at a particular school essential

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Find out to support us to keep doing our valuable work on the reserve

Digital Library

Enjoy free access to all resources in our digital library.

School visits to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Book a school visit to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens with day programmes available linking to all parts of the National Curriculum

Household DIY and chargeable waste

Find out about allowances and charges at household waste recycling centres for soil, rubble, plasterboard and asbestos, and the trade waste service we offer at HWRCs.

Household waste recycling centres

THE HAMPSHIRE (BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2026 (VARIATION NO. 2) (CASTLE HILL AND MARNEL) ORDER 2026

GENERAL NATURE AND EFFECTS OF THE ORDER: Will be to extend the existing No Stopping on School Entrance Markings and No Waiting at any Time restrictions located on Winklebury Way and Shetland Road outside of Castle Hill primary school and Marnel

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Volunteering

As a Library volunteer, you could be helping our library customers, running events or organising activities for children or adults.

Petersfield cycling route

The climbs are very challenging, but reveal some spectacular scenery. Find the start point.

Westwood cycling route

Find the start point. 1 How will you be travelling? car.

Why are hedgerows so important and what are County Farms Service doing to protect and restore them?

Find out what hedgerows are, why they’re important, and what we’re doing to help.

Plans progressed for more special needs school places in Eastleigh, Aldershot and Hart

More children with special educational needs (SEN) in and around Eastleigh will soon be able to access the right support closer to home, thanks to plans which received the green light today

Climate change

Find out about Hampshire's Countryside Service working to combat climate change.

Ready for lift off! Hampshire’s three new primary schools count down to launch

The buildings are complete, classrooms are equipped, and the grounds are landscaped – Hampshire’s three brand-new primary schools are all set to welcome pupils this month, marking the county’s largest expansion of school places in recent

Universal infant free school meals

Universal infant free school meals. All Key Stage 1 pupils (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) are entitled to a meal at school at no cost

School food

Celebrate your wedding day at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Where to find us. Gravel Hill, Horndean PO8 0QE. We are just off the A3, three miles south of Petersfield in Hampshire and lie within the South Downs National Park. ... More about Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Find out more about Queen Elizabeth Country

Teaching roles

Teaching in a Hampshire school. We have a strong tradition and commitment to the training and ongoing professional development of teachers. ... Whether through one of our local university providers or through a school-based route, you will get a great

Hampshire Improvement and Advisory Service (HIAS)

We offer consultancy and inspection services to schools in Hampshire and beyond. By helping to improve the quality of teaching and learning, we enable better learning outcomes for your pupils and students.

Ellisfield cycling route

Find the start point. 1 How will you be travelling? car.

New opportunity for School Music Coordinators in Hampshire!

By joining the Music Support Group Project, participants will benefit from 5 online CPD sessions, all designed to help schools develop a robust, broad and deep curriculum for music

Music education

Staunton Country Park

Staunton Country Park is a historic estate with beautifully landscaped parkland, at its prime in the Regency period, which has been redeveloped into a visitor attraction

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