Hampshire
Properties and events in Hampshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'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.
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 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 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.
All Aboard! Free heritage bus service from Winchester to the Royal Logistic Corps Museum
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!
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.'
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.
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.
Ballard School Open Day
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
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
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: dragons, wars and history.
British Restaurant Exhibition and Digital Trail Pop-Up
Visit us inside the Greenhouse community building to explore information boards uncovering the story of the British Restaurant and its role in everyday wartime life. Chat with staff, follow QR codes to our interactive heritage map, and oral histories
Bullington Church Fete
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
A village walk taking in some of the historic buildings and SSSI locations along part of the River Dever that is not normally open to the public.