In this jam-packed episode, Mark Jones heads out to the countryside to meet with Roger Walker, the founder of Experience Hampshire, a platform that curates hundreds of unique experiences across the county.

From alpaca walking to penguin feeding, foraging to wing-walking, and even exploring hidden medieval vaults under Southampton, Roger shares how his passion for Hampshire evolved into a thriving business.

You’ll learn:

• How Roger pivoted from international travel to local experiences post-COVID
• The challenges of building a tech-based business from scratch
• The most surprising and unusual Hampshire experiences you probably didn’t know existed
• Why it's time to explore your own backyard and fall in love with local life again

🎁 Highlights Include:

• 🎨 Pottery painting & wreath making
• 🐧 Penguin feeding at Bird World
• 🏰 Secret medieval vault tours in Southampton
• 🚲 Roger’s love of cycling the Hampshire lanes
• 🎶 Favourite tunes from the Buzzcocks to Human League

🌐 Find Out More:

👉 ExperienceHampshire.uk

📲 Stay Connected:

📸 Follow @DestinationBasingstoke & @ExperienceHampshire on social media

🗓️ Subscribe for more Amazingstoke adventures, every other week!

🎤 Final Thought from Roger:

“Don’t wait for a holiday to explore – there’s magic right here at home. Discover something amazing in Hampshire today.”