East Hampshire
Properties and events in East Hampshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Engineering Open Weekend
On the 12th and 13th of September, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through The Watercress Line’s Engineering Hub at Ropley Station and discover what’s involved in renovating and maintaining a steam locomotive.
Gilbert White's House & Gardens Open Day
See the home of the pioneering 18th Century naturalist Gilbert White, his beautiful 2 acres garden and the Oates Family galleries for free. This is once in a year opportunity to visit this Hampshire hidden gem and learn about the natural world.
Gilbert White’s Household: The Servants of The Wakes
In this free online talk Collections Manager Kimberley James will introduce you to the local people that would have worked both in the house and out in the grounds.
Hands That Made History
The Curtis Museum brings you “Hands That Made History”: Craft, labour, and life —history you can touch!
Village History and Heritage exhibition
The Village Heritage Model, designed by Peter Goss in 2014 and portraying our village in the run up to D-day 1944, will be on display in the Parish Hall, alongside an exhibition about Village history, titled "Everyday Histories".
Winchester Muse Poetry Showcase
Always well received, Winchester Muse are returning again to HODs. Members of this monthly poetry platform will read original poems created especially for the 2026 theme of 'Everyday Histories.'