Hampshire
Properties and events in Hampshire
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'Out of the Shadows'
The 'Out of the Shadows' project is a collaborative community initiative to explore women's stories from history (within the Arts) who have been historically overlooked.
‘verie unseemlye and unreverent’: Tales of life (and death) at Winchester College before the Civil War.
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.
50 years of Rushmoor Exhibition
Explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Aldershot and Farnborough over the past five decades at the Rushmoor 50 Exhibition.
6666 - Four important years in British sail training
Gosport has many connections with the sea and with sail training, tall ships, and the races that they take part in. 2026 sees many important anniversaries with the number 6 in them...
A Guided Tour of Romsey Abbey
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 Legacy of Army Fitness - Open Day at RAPTC Museum
Step inside the gates of military history at the Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum, founded in 1953 and located “behind the wire” at the Army School of Physical Training in Aldershot.
A Musical trail of old town Southampton
Taking in 18 sites within the mediaeval walls of Southampton, we are presenting live music performances, creating totally unique experiences for both heritage and music lovers.
A Philanthropist, A Poacher and An Airman
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
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
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 talk on Jane Austen's early Hampshire Life
Talk by members of the Overton Jane Austen Trails Group on Jane Austen's early life in North West Hampshire. Exploring the communities (including Overton) that shaped her.
A walk from St Faith's Road to St Cross Hospital
Andrew Scott will tell us about the history of this area. Our walk will take us from Priors Barton House on the corner of Garnier Road and Kingsgate Street to the Hospital of St. Cross.
A walking tour of Medieval Winchester
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.
Alton Quaker Meeting House and Burial Ground
This Grade II* building, built in 1672, is the second oldest purpose built Quaker Meeting House. You are welcome to look around and learn about our past in Alton and the present work of Quakers. There will be activities taking place.'
Alverstoke Crescent Garden - history & botanical tour
Crescent Garden is a 1.3 acre historic garden that was developed in 1828 as part of Angleseyville. You'll hear about the history of the Garden and the Crescent; also learn about the heritage trees, shrubs and plants in the Garden...
Apples galore! Searching for heritage varieties in Southampton
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
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
Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Archives.
At Home with Miss Daniell – a guided walk
Discover the remarkable lives of Mrs and Miss Daniell founders of the Soldiers’ Home in Aldershot.
AudaTours Winchester Audio Tour: Everyday Histories
A self-guided audio tour of Winchester, exploring the millers, cathedral craftspeople, market traders and workers of the cathedral city.