1. Light-works exhibition: Contemporary Photography at Mottisfont – Saturday and Sunday
Banish the darkness and step into the light with Mottisfont’s first exhibition of its 2015 season.
This exhibition introduces an international selection of accomplished artists who create photographic works that focus on the effects of light.
Opens Saturday until April 19.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/ for more information.
2. Lest We Forget – Saturday and Sunday
Portsmouth Museum hosts this special exhibition 100 years on from the First World War so look at servicemen and women, as well as civilians supporting the war effort at home.
Exhibition closes January 25 and admission is free.
For more information visit portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/museum/.
3. Bargate Market – Friday and Saturday
Over 50 continental and local produce on offer selling fruit and veg, meat, baked goods and fair-trade produce.
9am-5pm on Friday and 10am-4.30pm on Saturday.
4. Vintage, antique, collectors and craft fair at Chawton – Sunday
Chawton Village Hall welcomes around 30 stallholders offering a variety of collectable books, china, antique rugs and carpets, quirky curios, clocks, vintage clothing and hats, hand sewn and knitted items as well as jams and other conserves.
Doors open from 10am-3.30p.m. Entry is £1 per adult and parking is free.
5. Dick Whittington at the Plaza, Romsey – Saturday and Sunday
This fun, child-friendly and comical pantomime will have your roaring in the aisles as Dick tells his story as he leaves home to make his fortune in London.
Tickets cost £11 each.
Saturday viewings at 2pm and 6pm and Sundays at 2pm. On until January 24.
Call the box office on 01794 512987 for more details.
6. Aladdin at the Point, Eastleigh – Friday to Sunday
Westfield Productions return with their latest family pantomime seeing Aladdin on his quest to meet the Princess while helping Widow Twankee in the laundry room.
Tickets cost between £7.50-£9. Suitable for children aged four and over.
Evening shows start at 7.30pm, matinees at 2.30pm on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday.
For more information visit the website thepointeastleigh.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-2014/Aladdin.
7. Swan Shopping Centre Library in Eastleigh celebrates 25 years – Saturday
The library celebrates 25 years with a special celebration day. There will be a children’s entertainer with magic tricks and balloon art from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.
8. Take a stroll though Winchester – Sunday
Winchester Ramblers gather at the Durngate car park for a leisurely walk.
Call 01962 775530 or visit winchesterramlblers.org.uk for more information.
9. Whales and dolphins come to Andover – Friday
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust talk by whale watching expert Nick Armitage at Rooksbury Mill.
Tickets cost £2.50 on the door, £1 for children. Call 02392 527094 for more details.
10. Count ants at Marwell Zoo – all weekend
Fancy trying to spot every giraffe, penhuin and insect this place has to offer?
Then get yourself down to Winchester’s zoo for several hours.
Don’t forget to pack your gloves!
For more information visit marwell.org.uk.
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