Hampshire

Properties and events in Hampshire

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‘verie unseemlye and unreverent’: Tales of life (and death) at Winchester College before the Civil War.

United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover the hidden side of early modern Winchester College through tales of rivalry, corruption, violence, and scandal before the English Civil War, drawn from extensive archival research and presented by Dr Alex Beeton.

A Guided Tour of Romsey Abbey

Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided tour of Romsey Abbey including a visit to the Ringing Chamber. Explore this beautiful building and learn about its 1000-year hisitory with its links to royalty. Discover the fundamental part it played in the development of Romsey.

A Philanthropist, A Poacher and An Airman

St. John the Baptist Church, Flexford Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9DF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The story of three men who made their mark on history and whose stories are still told today. They are all buried in the churchyard of St. John the Baptist, North Baddesley.

A Place For All – Celebrating the Centenary of St Peter’s Catholic Church

Pastoral Centre, St. Peters Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit St Peter's church in its centenary year and and experience the church’s history.

A Talk about the Village of Chilworth and those who lived there

St. Denys Church, Chilworth Old Village, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7NN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The talk will mainly focus on The Fleming family, Richard Searle who rebuilt St. Denys Church in Chilworth at his own expense and the Victorian Sculptor Richard Cockle-Lucas.

A walking tour of Medieval Winchester

Winchester Westgate, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
In person
Pre-booking required

This walking tour led by Dr Cindy Wood will explore medieval Winchester - looking at the characters who lived in various properties and churches in the city which are now lost.

All Aboard! Free heritage bus service from Winchester to the Royal Logistic Corps Museum

The Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Worthy Down Camp, Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2RG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Friends of King Alfred's Buses on their Heritage Open Day running day as they shuttle visitors from the City centre to the museum, for free!

Apples galore! Searching for heritage varieties in Southampton

Hartley Library, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Do you have apple trees in your garden or allotment? Could you help with the search for the Beauty of Bitterne? Learn about apple varieties connected with Southampton and the local region. Discover local Sotonians and their horticultural pursuits.

Architecture - Langstone

Ship Inn Car Park, Langstone Road, Langstone, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1RD
In person
Pre-booking required

This walk and talk will explore the more interesting architectural aspects of the small coastal harbour of Langstone, gateway to Hayling Island.

Archives Tours - Winchester College

College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Archives.

AudaTours Winchester Audio Tour: Everyday Histories

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Winchester, exploring the millers, cathedral craftspeople, market traders and workers of the cathedral city.

Ballard School Open Day

Ballard School, Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU
In person
Pre-booking required

Ballard School was once home to the Ubsdell family, designed in the early 1900s. Our main school building and grounds still retain typical period features including many original Arts and Crafts items, despite having been a school and an army base.

Battle of Southsea Talk

The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Learn about the Battle of Southsea when thousands of protestors clashed with police and soldiers in a four-day riot on Southsea Common.

Behind Closed Doors: Exploring Archives and Special Collections and the Earth, Sea, Sky Exhibition

Hartley Library, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

What’s behind the closed doors? Explore behind the scenes at the University Archives and Special Collections. The tour will include the strongrooms and Conservation studio. There will also be a tour of our exhibition called Earth, Sea, and Sky.

Bisterne Manor: Guided Tour by owners

Bisterne Manor House, Bisterne, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3BN
In person
Pre-booking required

Bisterne Manor: dragons, wars and history.

Bullington Church Fete

St Michael and All Angels, Lower Bullington, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RE
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Sunday 13 September, the Church of St Michael and All Angels will open its doors when it hosts the Bullington Fete between 1400 and 1630. There will be a selection of stalls, including local produce, cream teas, a tombola and a bouncy castle.

Bullington Guided Tithe Tour

Milestone, Upper Bullington, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A village walk taking in some of the the historic buildings and SSSI locations along part of the River Dever that is not normally open to the public.

Cast in Stone - A Heritage Walk

Recreation Ground, West Meon, Hampshire, GU32 1LH.
In person
Pre-booking required

A 6.2‑mile heritage walk featuring a visit to a working stonemason’s workshop where we will learn about this traditional craft and the people who shaped the landscape.

Chesil Theatre tour of the building

Chesil Theatre, Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Chesil Theatre is based in a medieval former Church of St Peter Chesil and visitors are welcome to look around the building and learn something of the activities that take place there.

Classic & Sports Car Parade

St Catherine's Park & Ride, Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Classic car parade around Winchester city centre! Cars will gather at the St Catherine's Park & Ride before forming up to leave together at 1200 heading for The Broadway where they will circulate between King Alfred's statue and the Guildhall