Hampshire, a great place to live and work...

Located on the south coast of England, with excellent transport links, Hampshire offers a choice of rural or city living.

Hampshire boasts some of the best urban cities in the south of England, including Winchester, Southampton, and Portsmouth. There is also a considerable amount of history and culture associated with Hampshire with writers such as Jane Austen and historical figures such as Henry VIII. Hampshire is packed with heritage sites, from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum. Hampshire also has a lot of modern cultural entertainment, including festivals, theatrical performances, and outdoor events. Additionally, Hampshire has plenty of unique and chain high street brands. North of the county, in Basingstoke, is the town’s award-winning Festival Place shopping centre offering 200 stores plus 31 restaurants and bars.

Hampshire’s excellent transport links make it extremely accessible from other parts of the country. Within easy commuting distance of London, the region benefits from excellent road and rail links and bus services. You can travel to all locations across Hampshire using the excellent road, rail, and bus links. HCC’s Headquarters in Winchester is only a 5-minute walk from the train station. A great value park and ride scheme will also take you into the heart of Winchester.

The county has several world-famous visitor attractions. These include the New Forest’s Exbury Gardens, Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Paulton’s Park, home of Peppa Pig World and Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. Whether it’s a day at a theme park or a stroll along the decks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the diversity of Hampshire’s visitor attractions makes it a truly unique place to live.

Hampshire is a beautiful place and offers one of the most diverse environments in the UK in which to live, learn and progress your career.