Hampshire

Hampshire

Coach tours
1
From
ÂŁ639
Next departure
30 Aug 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

1 tour visiting Hampshire

  1. Bournemouth

    New Forest and Bournemouth at Warner Lakeside

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting â€ș Bournemouth, Bognor Regis, Portsmouth

    • Day 4 · Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth Enjoy an included excursion to the waterfront city of Portsmouth, home to the British Royal Navy for over 500 years and boasting a wealth of maritime history. A city surrounded by the sea, you'll find some of the finest…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 30 Aug 2027
    • 1 date

    from £639

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Hampshire, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar No tours
  8. Apr No tours
  9. May No tours
  10. Jun No tours
  11. Jul No tours
  12. Aug 1 tour from ÂŁ639

Places of Interest

The Watercress Line

The Watercress Line is a heritage railway running through the Hampshire countryside between Alton and New Alresford. Visitors can ride restored steam engines in vintage carriages across scenic chalk downlands, featuring one of the steepest climbs on any preserved line. The railway also offers dining experiences and ale specials for a nostalgic escape.

Known officially as the Mid Hants Railway, the Watercress Line is a beloved heritage railway that winds ten miles through the Hampshire countryside between Alton and the market town of New Alresford. Opened in 1862, it got its nickname from the local watercress that was once shipped along the route to London markets. After closing in the 1970s, a team of passionate volunteers brought it back to life, eventually reconnecting the line to the national network at Alton.

Nowadays, visitors can ride in vintage carriages pulled by restored steam engines through scenic chalk downlands, stopping at quaint stations like Ropley and Medstead & Four Marks. The climb between these two points is one of the steepest on any preserved line, which really puts the locomotives to the test. Beyond the daily trains, the railway hosts a variety of special events—including dining experiences and ale specials—offering a nostalgic escape back to the age of steam.

Places in Hampshire

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a waterfront city defined by its naval heritage. Highlights include the Historic Dockyard, home to the HMS Victory, Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior. Visitors can also take in views from the Spinnaker Tower, shop at Gunwharf Quays, visit the Southsea seafront, or travel to the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Hampshire cost?

Coach holidays visiting Hampshire start from £639 per person. That's the lowest price across the 1 coach tour with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Hampshire?

The coach holidays visiting Hampshire last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Hampshire depart?

Upcoming departures run from August 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Hampshire?

Tours visiting Hampshire are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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