About this event: Andover Carnival returns for 2026 with a full day of live entertainment, activities, and community celebration across the town centre. Enjoy music, performances, food, rides, and a vibrant carnival atmosphere suitable for all ages. Highlights include: Live music and stage entertainment in Vigo Park Street activities and stalls in the High Street... Read more »
Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea with the opportunity to socialise and have a slice of cake or two. Free to attend. To book your place contact - www.pickettwenty.org.uk
Get ready for a week of live comedy with Before the Fringe 2026, returning to Andover this summer. Following the success of previous years, this popular event brings some of the best and brightest comedians to the stage, many performing exclusive work-in-progress shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. It’s a unique chance to experience top-quality... Read more »
If you’re interested in hosting a pitch at some of the popular town centre events, please save the dates below – with more information and booking details coming soon. World Street Party (Andover): Monday 31 August Andover Christmas Lights Switch-On: Friday 20 November Romsey Christmas Lights Switch-On: Saturday 21 November To be considered for a... Read more »
Step back in time at this hands-on Wednesday Craft Club session and discover how early humans created tools from flint and stone. Using bars of soap as a safe alternative, children can try their hand at “knapping” carefully shaping and carving their own prehistoric-style tool to take home. This fun and educational activity is perfect... Read more »
Hampshire SENDIASS are delivering an online workshop on how to respond to a Draft EHCP. This session is aimed at those who are within the key time-frame after receiving a draft Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It provides guidance on how to review the document and respond effectively. The workshop supports parents and carers... Read more »
Join us this summer for our FISH Family Fun Days, a free weekly programme packed with creative activities, games, sports and themed fun for children and families. Running every Thursday from 23rd July to 27th August, 10.00am – 12.30pm, each session offers a different theme, giving families plenty of opportunities to get involved, try something... Read more »
Test Valley Borough Council, in partnership with Valley Leisure and Hampshire Public Health, are running a series of interactive workshops to explore what it means to live a healthy life and how they can support people to live longer, better. There will be two dedicated sessions running on the evening, one focused on women and... Read more »
Join Step Into Summer 2026, an exciting trail of interactive workshops and activities across Andover town centre. This fun, family-friendly event invites you to explore a variety of creative, hands-on experiences taking place at locations across the town. Follow the trail, try something new, and enjoy a day full of creativity, discovery, and community spirit.... Read more »
About the Event Step back over 2,000 years and experience life in Iron Age Britain at this immersive, family-friendly event. Meet the Ancient Britons brings history to life with costumed interpreters, transporting visitors to a time of hillforts, tribal life, and skilled craftsmanship. Discover how people lived, worked, and survived in prehistoric Britain through a... Read more »
About this event Looking for a fun way to get active as a family? Free Parks Tennis offers a relaxed introduction to tennis, giving families the opportunity to play together and enjoy the sport in a welcoming environment. Sessions are led by a trained Activator rather than a coach, making them ideal for beginners and... Read more »
Become an archaeologist for the day at this hands-on Wednesday Craft Club session and discover how layers of soil can reveal clues about the past. Children will create their own colourful “stratigraphy jar” using layers of sand, soil, and other materials, exploring how archaeologists read the ground like a history book. This fun and interactive... Read more »