Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Hamble-le-Rice February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hamble-le-Rice Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamble-Le-Rice.dx553248634834282709)[Hotels in Hamble-le-Rice](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamble-Le-Rice-Hotels.d553248634834282709.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hamble-le-Rice](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamble-Le-Rice.d553248634834282709.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hamble-le-Rice Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hamble-Le-Rice.d553248634834282709.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hamble-le-Rice Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamble-Le-Rice.d553248634834282709.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Hamble-le-Rice ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hamble-le-Rice Types of activities [Hamble-le-Rice travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamble-le-Rice.dx553248634834282709) ![Hamble Ferry operates from Hamble to Warsash everyday of the year, except Christmas day. Passengers of the ferry include ramblers, cyclists yachtsmen and seasonal visitors, as well as a regular band of local commuters working in the local industries and colleges. Spanning a quarter mile distance the ferry shortcuts the need to make the five mile round trip from Hamble to Warsash, via Burseldon. The ferry operates from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Current charges are £1 each way for foot passengers, cyclists £1.30 and children 75p. The ferry has a long history. The earliest evidence of a crossing appears in a reference made at a local Admiralty Court in 1493. Further mention is made in 1508 where comment is made as to the poor condition of the Warsash causeway. The men of Warsash were commanded to made suitable repairs. At various times the ownership of the ferry has belonged to Winchester College and The Bugle Inn. Today the ferry is owned by Mike Lindsell. In recent times £26,000 was invested in a new boat, Emily, to cope with the increased ferry traffic, some 40,000 passengers per year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/fe677c77-1bac-48b0-bd8a-52177809b567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hamble Ferry operates from Hamble to Warsash everyday of the year, except Christmas day. Passengers of the ferry include ramblers, cyclists yachtsmen and seasonal visitors, as well as a regular band of local commuters working in the local industries and colleges. Spanning a quarter mile distance the ferry shortcuts the need to make the five mile round trip from Hamble to Warsash, via Burseldon. The ferry operates from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Current charges are £1 each way for foot passengers, cyclists £1.30 and children 75p. The ferry has a long history. The earliest evidence of a crossing appears in a reference made at a local Admiralty Court in 1493. Further mention is made in 1508 where comment is made as to the poor condition of the Warsash causeway. The men of Warsash were commanded to made suitable repairs. At various times the ownership of the ferry has belonged to Winchester College and The Bugle Inn. Today the ferry is owned by Mike Lindsell. In recent times £26,000 was invested in a new boat, Emily, to cope with the increased ferry traffic, some 40,000 passengers per year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/fe677c77-1bac-48b0-bd8a-52177809b567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hamble River Ferry The Hamble River Ferry transports customers from Warsash on the east bank, to Hamble on the west bank on a daily basis.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/724d296d-9c8c-4f37-95a8-0947a3511c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/724d296d-9c8c-4f37-95a8-0947a3511c6a.jpg) by [Kevin Legg](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32703) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hamble-Warsash ferry We came back on the last trip of the day, at 4pm in December. The ferry is unmissable, in the sense of its colour, but very missable in the sense that if you are a minute late, he's gone.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/1434dc4c-7359-448b-8416-1effbaa76471.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/1434dc4c-7359-448b-8416-1effbaa76471.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Moorings at Hamble Point Marina, Hampshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/c22d58c1-496b-45eb-9f64-029ee25b264f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/c22d58c1-496b-45eb-9f64-029ee25b264f.jpg) by [Christine Matthews](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1777) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Hamble-le-Rice Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Hamble-le-Rice has to offer! 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Hamble-le-Rice | Number of things to do | 48 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Adrenaline Comedy Bike Tour Experience at B3335](/things-to-do/adrenaline-comedy-bike-tour-experience-at-b3335.a46330831.activity-details): £5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details)[Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/southampton-secrets-of-the-titanic-guided-walking-tour.a47832595.activity-details)[Walk the Secrets of the Titanic](/things-to-do/walk-the-secrets-of-the-titanic.a824697.activity-details)[Private Southampton Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details)[The Titanic Disaster: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Southampton](/things-to-do/the-titanic-disaster-a-self-guided-audio-tour-in-southampton.a50817399.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/southampton-secrets-of-the-titanic-guided-walking-tour.a47832595.activity-details)[Walk the Secrets of the Titanic](/things-to-do/walk-the-secrets-of-the-titanic.a824697.activity-details)[Private Southampton Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details)[2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River](/things-to-do/2-5-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-beaulieu-river.a45048825.activity-details)[Adrenaline Comedy Bike Tour Experience at B3335](/things-to-do/adrenaline-comedy-bike-tour-experience-at-b3335.a46330831.activity-details) | | With kids | [Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details)[Private Southampton Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details)[2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River](/things-to-do/2-5-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-beaulieu-river.a45048825.activity-details)[Private Walking Tour of Southampton](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-southampton.a5140284.activity-details)[Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral](/things-to-do/luxury-tour-of-stonehenge-and-salisbury-cathedral.a49735897.activity-details) | ## What to do in Hamble-le-Rice --- ### Popular places to visit ![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southampton Cruise Terminal 4.5/5(216 reviews) One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) ![University of Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092063/7ac07444-c8d0-48d3-bdcd-99b8b9ea57b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Southampton 4/5(55 reviews) Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Attraction) ![Mayflower Theatre showing signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/601d46f7-1f79-4d7f-900e-14b76c57f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Theatre 4.5/5(49 reviews) From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Attraction) ![Southampton Saint Mary's Stadium Football club aerial towards Itchen river autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092061/0974abd9-31a5-4b8f-bef2-cda374e7c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Stadium 4.5/5(84 reviews) Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Stadium-Northam.d6092061.Attraction) ![Buckler's hard , New forest, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265169/5ddebeb8-a2d2-429c-ba0e-16a3fe9bff78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Forest Wildlife Park 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Attraction) ![Mayflower Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170713/0547e4f1-c4f2-4abf-9cf4-2737aae5ae59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Park Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Attraction) ![Southampton Solent University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6279692/03ea6e05-00fa-4a9f-9964-777bbfbde1b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solent University 4/5(15 reviews) This city center university forms part of the Cultural Quarter, a district home to galleries, museums, parks and performing arts venues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solent-University-Southampton-City-Centre.d6279692.Attraction) ![Tudor House and Garden showing a house and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261206/b1913dde-cb31-4716-9017-ba90d1691e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tudor House and Garden 5/5(1 review) Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tudor-House-And-Garden-Southampton-City-Centre.d6261206.Attraction) ![Beautiful gardens at Exbury...plus a little steam train ride to keep the kids happy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265163/d5a01dee-b694-484c-b085-4c6d7056c0b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway All aboard for a classic steam railway journey through gorgeous Hampshire woodlands and colorful flower displays packed with fascinating and rare blooms. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Exbury-Gardens-And-Steam-Railway-Southampton.d6265163.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Hamble-le-Rice ![Southampton which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/98d52737-65d7-4b2b-8018-3c7eb867dcd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southampton ![Often see old steam traction engines being moved through Park Gate to the Bursledon Brickworks museum. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/176104ca-aa16-4d0f-bcf7-9c4a8585cf24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Locks Heath ![River Hamble SW of Bursledon Bridge Seen from the bridge. Deacons boatyard is on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/8bea597b-adb8-4367-82eb-c16f29377e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Facey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1533) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Lower Swanwick ![Great sunset over The Solent and Fawley power station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009451/473962e6-85c6-4dd6-b514-a3953b920a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Warsash ![Pine trees, Badminston Common.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011507/c3fc4b1b-1091-44e0-afb6-3e7eeba0fb27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Robin Somes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/123) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Fawley ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hamble-le-Rice worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hamble-le-Rice? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hamble-le-Rice? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hamble-le-Rice? ### Is Hamble-le-Rice a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in Hamble-le-Rice with kids? > - [Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details) > - [Private Southampton Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details) > - [2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-5-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-beaulieu-river.a45048825.activity-details) > - [Private Walking Tour of Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-southampton.a5140284.activity-details) > - [Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-tour-of-stonehenge-and-salisbury-cathedral.a49735897.activity-details) ### What to do in Hamble-le-Rice for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hamble-le-Rice? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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