Havant
Properties and events in Havant
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200 years to the day
On the 8th September 1824 the first bridge from Langstone to the island was opened. Almost immediately Hayling Island changed forever.
Bicentennial Celebration Event
200 years ago, 8th September 1824, the first bridge between Langstone & Hayling Island was opened. This illustrated presentation will discuss the reasons behind the building of a bridge, and outline the construction of the first and 1956 replacement.
Celebration Procession
Exactly 200 years ago to the day the first bridge to Hayling Island was opened.
Display at The Elms - Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal
Display of documents and maps on the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal that was never completed from the home of the Chairman of investors.
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
Fort Purbrook Two Tunnel Tour
Join us for a two tunnel taster tour. Come along to experience the amazing rich heritage of the tunnels that lie beneath this Victorian Fort.
Havant Gazebo Garden
The beautiful garden is open all year but the Gazebo itself, a place from which to gaze, will be open for you to explore and some interpretation will be available to explain why it was created
Historic Photographic Exhibition
Havant is on a crossroads, and has always been so. This exhibition looks at some of the ways that those historic four streets have looked in the past
Newtimber, foreshore and Langstone
A guided circular walk along the Lymbourn stream, exploring the Saxon Tithing of Newtimber, the foreshore and Langstone Harbour.
Scallwags- An Interactive Talk on the Stansted Patrol
Join us for a special interactive talk on the World War Two clandestine Stansted Patrol of the 203rd Home Guard.
Self directed 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 .
St. Nicholas Chapel
Beautiful and interesting Chapel in the attractive harbourside Langstone Conservation Area
Staunton Country Park
Leigh Park then and now Come and explore maps to discover whether your road was part of Sir George Staunton's huge estate in the 19th century!
Talk at The Elms - Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal
Talk on the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal that was never completed from the home of the Chairman of investors
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