August events in Andover, Romsey and Stockbridge

A round up of your town centre events in August, packed with free family fun to keep you and your little ones entertained throughout the summer holidays.

Four Fun Fridays

Enjoy free activities, workshops and entertainment on Andover High Street during August.

📍 Location: Andover High Street

📅 Date: Friday 1, 8, 15 & 22 August

🕥 Time: 10.30am to 3pm

More information: Four Fun Fridays 

Free Family Discovery Day

Join us and get involved with a range of free family activities, including clay creature making, pond dipping, bird box making, nature themed crafts and a nature trail.

📍 Location: Anton Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Andover

📅 Date: Saturday 2 August

🕤 Time: 10am to 2pm

Chantry Centre Indoor Market

Visit our monthly indoor market at the Chantry Centre in Andover, with local handmade crafts and unique treasures. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, meet local independent businesses and support your community.

📍 Location: Andover Chantry Centre

📅 Date: Saturday 2 August

🕤 Time: 9.30am to 4pm

Hampshire Farmers' Market

Enjoy the great taste of Hampshire! Savour the delights of truly local food reared, grown, baked, caught and brewed in Hampshire.

📍 Location: Alma Road Car Park, Romsey

📅 Date: Sunday 3 August

🕙 Time: 10am to 1pm

Trout 'n About

Visit the annual festival, where Stockbridge High Street comes alive with local traders showcasing the very best of local food, produce and crafts. With the Festival Field featuring live music, food and drink, and children's activities, this is a family friendly event which attracts visitors from all around!

📍 Location: High Street, Stockbridge

📅 Date: Sunday 3 August

🕙 Time: 10am to 4pm

More information: TROUT 'N ABOUT

Second Sundays - Andover

The Second Sundays Market in Andover showcases the best of local talent with a variety of stalls featuring independent producers, designers, and makers, along with delicious street food, craft drinks, music, original art and a free monthly creative workshop.

📍 Location:  Andover High Street

📅 Date: Sunday 10 August

🕙 Time: 10am to 3pm

More information: Second Sundays Andover

Youth Sports Week

Join us for a packed programme of affordable taster sessions delivered by a fantastic line-up of local clubs. Sessions cost just £2.50, giving children and young people the chance to explore a wide range of sports in a fun and welcoming environment.

📍 Location: multiple venues across Andover and Romsey

📅 Date: 11 to 14 August

More information: Youth Sports Week 2025

Andover World Street Party

Head to Andover's multi-cultural street party on August bank holiday Monday for live music, dance, food and fun for all the family.

📍 Location: Andover High Street

📅 Date: Monday 25 August

🕛 Time: 12pm to 5pm

More information: World Street Party

King John's House Conservation Guided Tours

Explore King John's House this summer and learn about the conservation of this unique building, after the devastating fire in February 2025.

Discover the meticulous conservation efforts underway and see how King John's House and its objects are being restored from the ashes.

📍 Location: King John's House and Museum, Romsey

📅 Date: multiple dates in August

🕥 Time: 10.30am and 2.30pm (tours last 20 minutes)

More information: King John's House and Museum event tickets from TicketSource.