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Hampshire

Hampshire is a constituency on the southern coast of England. The largest province in South East England and remains the third largest shire county in the Uk. This county recorded a population of 1,644,249, in 2001 census of which 1,240,103 were in the administrative county, 217,445 were in the unitary authority of Southampton, and 186,701 were in Portsmouth. Hampshire now has an overall area of 3,700 km and measures about 86 km east-west and 76 km north-south.

Hampshire is overseen by Hampshire County Council based at Castle Hill in Winchester with the exemptions of the unitary authorities of Southampton & Portsmouth. Hampshire is divided into 18 parliamentary constituencies, and the conservatives captured 16 seats, continuing their dominance in the county. Labour took two seats. Hampshire has its own County Youth Council and is an independent youth-run organization. For those looking for culture there are plenty of museums and theatres to visit.

Hampshire's tourist attractions include two national parks; the New Forest and the South Downs and many seaside resorts. There are local museums, such as the City Museum in Winchester, which covers the Iron Age and Roman periods, the Victorian period and the Middle Ages. There are also a number of national museums in Hampshire. The National Motor Museum is located in the New Forest at Beaulieu. The Royal Navy Museum is part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Hampshire is a must if you're looking for a short break or day out with great attractions. Historical museums and sites in Hampshire have something for all ages and are perfect for a family day out. If you like ships, outer space, aircraft, local history, castles, literature, Roman villas or Iron Age forts it's all here in Hampshire. Cycling is an excellent way to see Hampshire, with over 750 miles of off-road cycle routes.

Hampshire has a wealth of attractions, from its magnificent Cathedral to its superb military museums. Visitors can discover the New Forest National Park along the south-west coast of the county. You have the chance to meet Peppa Pig at Paultons Park, and car fans can explore Beaulieu National Motor Museum. There are lots of shopping opportunities across Hampshire. Shopaholics will love West Quay Shopping Centre in Southampton, Festival Place in Basingstoke and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

Hampshire county is popular with walkers, nature lovers and sailors and offers a variety of things to do. There are now Go Ape adventure parks in and around Hampshire at Moors Valley, Alice Holt Forest, and Itchen Valley. You can find out how the Titanic disaster affected the lives of 500 families in the city at the SeaCity Museum in Southampton. You can visit Britain oldest working silk mill, or explore the beautiful architecture of Romsey Abbey.