Havant
Properties and events in Havant
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Architecture - Langstone
This walk and talk will explore the more interesting architectural aspects of the small coastal harbour of Langstone, gateway to Hayling Island.
Exhibition - Working people of Bedhampton
The Bedhampton Historical Collection volunteers’ exhibition tells the story of some of the Bedhampton working people and their families.
Family History Support Session
Do your family hail from the Borough of Havant? Pop in and find them in the census, via our online and extensive off line resources and start your genealogical journey
From Kenwood to IBM: from Innovation to Offshoring
A talk of 40 years of Havant’s modern industrial rise & decline. We explore how globalisation, commuting shifts & the gig economy reshaped local opportunity, & argues that our industrial heritage can inspire new skills, renewed ambition & renewal.
Guided Tour of the Chapel of St Paul
Join us for a special guided tour of the beautiful Chapel of St Paul at Stansted Park.
Havant Swing Rioters Walk
A walk retracing the steps of 1830 agricultural protesters, around Westbourne
Historic Legal Display
Havant has been a town for a very long time and has interacted with Kings and the Legal profession many times in the past This exhibition looks at one particular interaction between the Men of Havant in 1274 and the King
Self guided tour of the church of St. Faith
St Faith at the cross roads has been a place of worship for at least 800 years. A special self-guided tour leaflet has been prepared for this year
Self guided tour of the church of St. Thomas a Becket
St Thomas in Warblington has been a place of worship for at least 800 years. A special self-guided tour leaflet is available within the church
Sir J.T.Lee. A most peculiar man
Sir John Theophilus Lee, one time Magistrate, Owner of The Elms Bedhampton and Head of Personnel at the Admiralty, was a most peculiar man. Why not come and find out about this interesting, perplexing character.
St. Nicholas Chapel
Beautiful and interesting Chapel in the attractive harbourside Langstone Conservation Area
Staunton Country Park
Explore the working lives of Leigh Park across the ages to present day at Staunton Country Park.
Swing at the Library
The Swing Riots of 1830 took this area completely by surprise. Come and explore what happened and how it all ended in a special travelling exhibition at Havant Library
Swing Riots Day at The Spring
In the autumn of 1830, agricultural workers in the south of England, fed up with increased costs of bread and reduced wages revolted in what have been come to be known as the Swing Riots.
Tour of Havant Cemeteries
Havant has a wealth of interesting Cemeteries and this guided walk will introduce you to a number of former citizens each with an interesting story to tell .
Wade Court Garden
The name Wade existed in the Domesday Book as part of the manor of Warblington. Since 2006, the present owners have been restoring the Japanese and Italian style gardens and ornamental lake. Restoration is ongoing but you are invited to visit
Walk and Talk - Bedhampton village
A guided walk, looking and commenting on the story of the village through its buildings and the people who have lived there.