Riverside's fabulous location makes it an ideal base from which to attend a host of international events that take place in the local area. These events include the renowned Southampton Boat Show, Cowes Week or the Hamble Regatta. 

 

 

HAMPSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR - From: 6 May 2012 To: 7 May 2012 - To be held at Broadlands. A packed event with everything from mounted games to falconry and gun dogs to fly fishing. With craft village and demonstrations, trade stands, food glorious food and much more! Please visit the Living Heritage website for further information. 

 

TRUCKS & TROOPS - From: 25 May 2012 To: 27 May 2012 - Held at Beaulieu, this explosive show features hundreds of military vehicles, live action living history, marching bands, children's activities and a militaria mall. Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/events for further information.  

 

HAMPSHIRE FOOD FESTIVAL - From: 1 July 2012 To: 31 July 2012 - The Hampshire Food Festival is a countywide month long celebration of local food and drink with a packed programme of events held at numerous venues across Southampton and Hampshire. Visit the website www.hampshirefare.co.uk for details. 

 

NETLEY MARSH STEAM & CRAFT SHOW - From: 20 July 2012 To: 22 July 2012 - The annual steam engine rally and craft fair with something for all the family - a wonderful day out! Call Tony or Pat Greenham on 02380 867882 for further details. 

 

NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW - From: 24 

July 2012 To: 26 July 2012 - Rated amongst the top 10 Agricultural and Equestrian shows in the UK, it hopes to attract over 100,000 visitors. The Show, being held at New Park in Brockenhurst, is the highlight of Hampshire's social calendar with traditional country pursuits, exhibitions and demonstrations. Please call 01590 622409 for details. 

 

COWES WEEK - From: 11 August 2012 To: 18 August 2012 - Why not pop over to the Isle of Wight and see the largest and most prestigious international sailing regatta in the world, with something for everyone. With over 1,000 yachts and 8,000 competitors, from amateurs to World and Olympic champions, taking part in some top class sailing. Also street theatre, bands, stalls and a spectacular firework display. 

 

SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW - From: 14 September 2012 To: 23 September 2012 - The 44th Southampton Boat Show will be the biggest and most spectacular on-water boating show. Check out the latest luxury motorboats or simply snap up some bargain sailing gear. Visit www.southamptonboatshow.com for further details. 

Opening times 10am - 7pm everyday except Sunday 10am - 6pm. 

 

Visit the websites below for further information on any of the above and more events. 

 

 

What makes Riverside so special is simply its fabulous location, close to the River Hamble, Mecca for the international yachtsman. Also the location of the park is so ideal for the host of attractions around, places to go and things to do. 

 

The list of Local Attractions is endless and includes: 

 

HAMBLE VILLAGE with its cobbled main street lined with olde worlde pubs, coffee shops and an excellent choice of restaurants. Beautiful views of the River Hamble from the waterfront, where you can take a boat trip or sit and admire the fabulous yachts. This is where you will also find the public slipway. 

 

THE NEW FOREST where you will find the famous New Forest pony, many beautiful villages and towns including Lymington and Lyndhurst, Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard and so much more. 

 

BEAULIEU NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, PALACE HOUSE & GARDENS - The unique motor museum with so much to see and do for all the family and your admission covers your entrance to the Palace House and Gardens, the Abbey and Monastic Life exhibition as well as the motor museum itself. 

 

HISTORIC PORTSMOUTH so much to see and do including the historic ships like The Warrior, The Mary Rose and The Victory. Naval museums and D-Day history. Fun at the Pyramid Centre, Portchester Castle and the fabulous boardwalk at Port Solent. 

 

ISLE OF WIGHT why not take a day trip to the beautiful Wight Island with so much to see and do, so easily accessible from either Southampton or Portsmouth on foot or taking your own car. 

 

HISTORIC WINCHESTER with its beautiful cathedral and other historic buildings and excellent shopping centre. 

SOUTHAMPTON so easily accessible from Hamble, providing excellent shopping facilities, and a museum with The Titanic exhibition, or why not follow the Titanic Trail. Ocean Village and Town Quay are full of bars and restaurants along their boardwalk. Leisure World is where you will find the amazing cinema complex, casino, bars and nightclubs. The Bargate sits in the centre of the town. The new West Quay complex is a shopper's heaven, located right in the middle of Southampton City Centre, And, of course, Southampton is famous for the Boat Show!  

 

Other attractions in the area include Victoria Country Park at Netley, Manor Farm and Park at Bursledon, the famous 'Jolly Sailor' public house on the river, Romsey Rapids, Paultons Fun Park, Poole Pottery and Bournemouth with its great sandy beaches!  

 

For more information see www.hamblevalley.com  

 

Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing & Sailing can all be found locally.