Spectrum 360

Spectrum 360 is the centrepiece of Boomtown Fair, Hampshire's answer to festival season for those who want art, music, and theatre all rolled into one sprawling outdoor event. It's not a permanent attraction in the traditional sense - Spectrum 360 refers to the main stage and immersive experience zone that transforms a patch of countryside near Winchester each summer. You'll find yourself surrounded by installations, live performances, and genuinely inventive stage design that takes hours to properly explore.

This is absolutely for festival-goers with stamina and an appetite for something beyond the usual arena circuit. If you're after a quiet walk and a cup of tea, look elsewhere. But if you want to camp nearby and lose yourself in music, art, and oddball theatre for a weekend, the caravan parks within striking distance - Winchester Morn Hill is barely a mile away - make it surprisingly accessible for a proper festival experience.

The event typically runs in summer months, though dates vary year to year. Admission requires a festival ticket, which isn't cheap, but you're paying for the full Boomtown experience rather than just Spectrum 360 itself. Allow a full day minimum; most people camp on-site or nearby and make it a multi-day trip. Families with teenagers will get more from it than younger kids, though there are usually designated family areas. Check the website for exact dates and ticket prices before planning your trip - this isn't a walk-up sort of place.