Havant
Properties and events in Havant
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A.E. Stallard and the Architecture of Havant
A.E. Stallard 1861-1953. A significant Architect based for much of his career in Havant. This talk will discuss his work and that of other architects and builders in the vicinity
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
Pallant House Tour
There are many stories about the Pallant and Prince George Street, formally Bear Street and this area of the town where the pond once stood. Cattle roamed past on their way to market while the coaches from London lumbered by on their way to the Bear.
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 .
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
St. Nicholas Chapel
Beautiful and interesting Chapel in the attractive harbourside Langstone Conservation Area
Stallard Walk
To prepare for this afternoon's talk on the work of AE Stallard, the Havant Architect, this guided walk will visit some of the key local buildings designed by him.
Strolling to Langstone
In this 200th year since Railways were first invented, this walk, along part of the popular Hayling Puffing Billy line, will discuss how this key development of steam engines pumping water from mines came to move freight across the country
Swing Riots Day at The Spring
Almost 200 years ago local agricultural workers revolted in what has come to be known as the Swing Riots. This special days events, including the play reading of ‘The Women Left Behind’ by Christine Lawrence celebrate and bemoan those events.
Talk - The Elms and Historic Houses in Old Bedhampton
This talk will revolve around the development of The Elms, one of the most historically interesting and important houses in the village of Old Bedhampton.
Talk - The man who built Portsmouth
Arthur Edward Cogswell was a prominent architect and draughtsman in the Portsmouth and Southsea areas and was responsible for many of the iconic landmark buildings which can still be seen around the city today.
The Mills of Havant and Langstone
A guided circular walk, exploring the four Mills, the foreshore and Langstone Harbour.
The Story of Manor House Academy
Manor House Close, off The Pallant once housed the Manor House of Havant. For over 100 years it was used as a school
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 .
Waterlooville Festival Day
As part of the regeneration project together 3 key elements: The Writer in Residence will outline her work; an exhibition of WW1 men from the area and the Pompey Pals will talk about their work