Top 10 Things to Do in Hampshire: Black Chalk’s Wine Lover’s Guide 2025

Hampshire is home to rolling hills, charming villages, and of course award-winning English wines! But here at Black Chalk, we think there’s something extra special about our little corner of Hampshire. We’re proud to call the Test Valley home and with so much to discover, we thought we’d share our tips on where to go and what to see during your stay.

So here it is, our curated list of the Top 10 Things to Do in Hampshire in 2025, ideal for wine lovers, weekend wanderers, and anyone seeking a rural escape.

Top 10 things to do in Hampshire

1. Take a Wine Tour at Black Chalk

   
   

A shameless plug but an absolute must. Start your Hampshire adventure where the magic begins, at Black Chalk Wine! Our tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the vineyard and winery, followed by a guided tasting of our award-winning wines. Book a tour to learn about our sustainable + minimal intervention winemaking practices and why chalky soils and sunny slopes make this region perfect for English Wine production.

Top Tip: Book ahead during the summer months as tours often sell out!

2. Explore the Test Way on Foot

Just steps from our vineyard lies the Test Way, one of Hampshire’s most scenic walking routes. This 44-mile trail follows the River Test through ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, and picture perfect villages. Explore a shorter segment of The Test Way as well as the views from our stunning vineyards when you book onto a Black Chalk self-guided walking tour.

Insider Tip: All self guided walking tour bookings finish with a glass of fizz at our tasting room!

3. Pick Up a Seasonal Bouquet from Featherstone Flowers

A short drive away, our friends at Featherstone Flowers grow seasonal, sustainable blooms in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. They run onsite workshops + events in their beautiful Grade II listed Tithe Barn.

Local Love: Featherstone’s are the trusted flowers suppliers to our Black Chalk Tasting Room and to our onsite events and private hire.

4. Sip + Learn about Speciality Coffee at Moon Roast

Coffee connoisseurs, rejoice! Stop by Moon Roast, a family-run roastery set in a converted barn just outside Alresford. Their ethically sourced beans and small-batch roasting make for the perfect take away flat white, or bag of beans to take home. They also run tours of their roastery on selected dates.

Pair It With: Join us for Brunch at Black Chalk and enjoy a bottle of Black Chalk Classic Sparkling wine with a pastry and a speciality Moon Roast coffee for an easy brunch pairing.

5. Fish on the River Test

Enjoy a day’s fishing on the world famous River Test. The Golden Pond Fishery is just a 5 minute walk away from Black Chalk Wine. This fishery is great for both beginner and more experienced anglers. The one acre lake has 16 well spaced swims, including a swim suitable for wheelchairs.

Further afield, the Broadlands Estate is renowned for the quality of its trout and salmon fishing. This private estate is one of the longest continuous stretches of prime chalk stream fishing and is where Prince Charles caught his first fish as a teenager.

6. Stay in a Wild Escape Treehouse

For the ultimate romantic getaway, book a night at The Wild Escapes Luxury Treehouses, tucked away in a private woodland on the edge of our HiDE vineyard. Think outdoor copper baths, wood-burning stoves, and starry nights, it’s a luxury escape with a wild edge. ()

Insider Tip: You’re luxury treehouse comes with a welcome hamper full of local delights, including a bottle of Black Chalk Classic Sparkling Wine!

7. Book a Wild Swim + Wood Fire Sauna Experience

Unplug from it all and enjoy the numerous benefits of sauna bathing, cold water immersion and wild swimming to recharge the body, mind and soul in a traditional wood-fired sauna and spring fed lake at Fallen Willow.

Tip: Fallen Willow guests get 10% off brunch at Black Chalk Wine!

8. Explore Stockbridge + dine at The Grosvenor

For an elegant evening out, book a table at The Grosvenor Hotel in the heart of Stockbridge. This beautifully restored Georgian coaching inn offers refined, seasonal dishes in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

Recommendation: Pair your meal with a glass of English wine, you might just find a familiar label on the list!

9. Visit Winchester

The beautiful city of Winchester has much to offer for an afternoon excursion or day trip. Its pedestrianised city streets are lined with independent shops and cafes, but the main attraction is Winchester's rich history. Visit the medieval Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library.

Recommendation: After a long day site-seeing and shopping, stop in for dinner or a drink at The Chesil Rectory.

10. Forage & Ferment with Totally Wild UK

Join the expert foragers from Totally Wild UK for a one-of-a-kind Forage & Fermentation Experience set in our very own Circle Vineyard! Discover wild edibles growing among the vines, learn sustainable foraging techniques, and get hands-on with fermentation skills, from wild kimchi to seasonal cordials.

Perfect For: Foodies, nature lovers, and anyone curious about the wild flavours of Hampshire.

Ready to Explore?

Whether you’re planning a day trip or a long weekend, Hampshire offers a blend of rustic charm, refined experiences, and truly memorable flavours. We can’t wait to welcome you to Black Chalk and help you discover the best of what this region has to offer.

Things to do in Hampshire was compiled by the team at Black Chalk Vineyard & Winery, The Old Dairy, Fullerton Road, Andover SP11 7JX