South East
Properties and events in South East
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Pulborough Signal Box, The Rail Station and related Buildings
You will see inside the newly restored & listed Signal Box, how this period station has changed little since 1900 despite the loss of the onsite Cattle Market and the related buildings with the rising use of the motor car.
'Botanical Metamorphosis' in the Battlements
Join local artists and florists for the immersive exhibition 'Botanical Metamorphosis' within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower, situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth.
'In the Footsteps of the Holocaust' - A talk by author Ainslie Hepburn
Join author Ainslie Hepburn for an engaging talk about her book - In the Footsteps of the Holocaust.
'Introduction to Enigma'
To celebrate Heritage Open Days we will be open to the public on Saturday, 20th September with a talk "Introduction to Enigma" delivered by Jerry McCarthy. See the Enigma and her successors Fialka and NEMA.
"Upper Stories"
Out in the town, most of us never really look up - but now, this competition certainly will make you - and add surprise and reward as you look above the shop fronts to the history of 500 years above!
“Home is where your heart is” – gingerbread decorating workshop with Dana Heorhichuk - LOCATION CHANGE
Children are invited to decorate gingerbread houses & hearts, inspired by the dreams of Ukrainian kids longing for peace, bringing their sweetest hopes to life through colourful, heartfelt creations.
1-4 Suffolk Street: Uni of Notre Dame & G.K Chesterton tours
Built for the United Universities Club, 1-4 Suffolk Street is now home to the University of Notre Dame and its G.K Chesterton Collection. Visitors will be able to enjoy both this Edwardian listed building and the unique collection within.
10 Castle Street
An early 18th century house built on the site of Farnham’s old Corn Exchange.
10 People :10 Buildings :10 Minutes
Ten local people have 10 minutes each to share their 10 favourite buildings in MK! This fun event will explore our architecture with illustrated presentations. What will they choose and will anyone get “gonged out”?!
13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard.
The ruins of a small medieval building situated behind 'Chanters House', probably built as a Merchant's house around 1280, with existing features including doorways, windows, fireplaces and wall niches. Walls include Kent flintwork & Caen limestone.
140 Years of Innovation, Craft and Community
WWA marks 140 years of practice in Abingdon by opening its historic home, a former malthouse opposite St Helen’s Church, and is inviting visitors to explore an exhibition celebrating the firm’s legacy and its role in the town’s evolution.
154 High Street Ramsgate
Substantial Georgian Sea Captain’s house open for the first time. Including: 14 brick dog kennels built by Plunketts the vets The secret staircase - uncovered in 2024 behind a cupboard! WW11 reinforcements to the basement as an air-raid shelter
17 Castle Street Reading
Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.
3 Church Street
Tour of 16th Century timber framed building.
4 Park Road
A striking modernist house of 1961 now with a first-storey addition designed by the current owner.
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.
94 High Street Vault with Live Music
An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
A Curious Adventure at Winchester City Mill
Matt Fletcher and Kevin Butler, of performance troupe Out There Actions, tell the true story of a curious adventure experienced by two cows at Winchester City Mill in September 1849. A ten-minute show for the whole family, performed on demand.
A Fantastic Folly: Gothic Temple at National Trust Stowe
A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, a splendid folly built in 1741 by architect James Gibbs. Enjoy free entry to both National Trust Stowe and Gothic Temple as part of Heritage Open Days.
A Georgian Gem Revealed
Explore our historic building, uncover our rich history and learn the tricks of the trade from anaesthetists in fun, hands-on activities for all ages! Delve deeper into the specialty's past in our museum, which is usually closed on weekends.