South East

Properties and events in South East

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'Out of the Shadows'

The Brooks Shopping Centre, Brooks Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO238QY
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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.

“Henley Masonic Lodge – a rare opportunity to explore this historic building, seldom open to the public.”

Thames Lodge, 61 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

RTTV Lodge 9697 welcomes visitors for Heritage Open Days — a rare chance to explore the historic Henley Masonic Lodge, usually closed to the public. Discover its history, traditions, and community role. More info: www.rttv9697.com

“Let’s Just Do It...” A Comedy Performance About the Everyday Life of Volunteers

Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2ES
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a humorous theatre performance exploring the chaos, creativity and invisible work of volunteers through relatable stories, community humour and everyday moments that keep people and events together.

“Stressed at Work? Blame the Clay!” at KeKo Club

KeKo Club, 67B Union Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8ET
In person
Pre-booking required

Take a break from the daily grind and try pottery wheel tasters at KeKo Club. Discover the calming, playful side of ceramics through hands-on clay experiences inspired by creativity, wellbeing and traditional craft.

“Superpower Hobby Horse Mini Marathon” Children’s Heritage Fun Run of Courage, Imagination and Hope

Meeting point by Sul Lago restaurant, Shirwell Crescent, Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1GA
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a joyful Hobby Horse Mini Marathon where children create superhero-inspired hobby horses with special powers symbolising kindness, courage and hope. All children receive a brand-new event T-shirt.

“The First University of Eastern Europe” 450 Years of the Ostroh Academy – Lecture by historian, Nataliia Niekrasa

Online, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, N/A
Online event
Pre-booking required

Discover the story of the Ostroh Academy — the first higher education institution in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Explore 450 years of education, printing, culture and intellectual heritage through an online talk.

(Sub)Urban - Arts Central Studios art exhibition

Arts Central Studios, 18-20 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 3HB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An art exhibition from the hidden art scene at the heart of one of the city’s oldest industrial estates. An eclectic mix of genres highlighting the diverse local talents working out of Arts Central Studios.

10 Castle Street

10 Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HR
In person
Pre-booking required

An early 18th century house built on the site of Farnham’s old Corn Exchange.

100 Years of Bookham History 1926 to 2026 at ancient Tithe Barn

Manor Farm Tithe Barn, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this impressive 15th Century Grade II listed Tithe Barn with illustrated displays celebrating 100 years since The Bookhams Residents' Association was established and other displays on the history of Little Bookham and the Tithe Barn.

13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard

The Chanters House, 11 Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

2026 Aylesbury Festival Launch

The Railway Club, Coxhill Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8HH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out what's happening as part of Aylesbury's Heritage Open Days programme for 2026 or join one of the tours of the building to see how it has been transformed.

3 Church Street

Nye Saunders Ltd Chartered Architects, 3 Church Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Tour of 16th Century timber framed building.

500 Years of the Swan

The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Hear the tale of a pub which was built with funds earned through treachery and betrayal, and the stories it can tell in its long and varied life.

6 Poor Travellers' House

The Six Poor Travellers House, 97 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

6 Poor Travellers' House has been closed to the public for a number of years. There are plans in place to re-open it to the public as museum in 2027, but in the mean time, we are open for one day only.

6666 - Four important years in British sail training

Gosport, Hampshire,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Gosport has many connections with the sea and with sail training, tall ships, and the races that they take part in. 2026 sees many important anniversaries with the number 6 in them...

A Celebration of the Wolverton Royal Train - Talk - FULLY BOOKED

The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5RL
In person
Pre-booking required

With the Royal Train to be decommissioned in early 2027, this presentation celebrates its 150-plus years of association with Wolverton Works.

A century of music

The Railway Club, Coxhill Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8HH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Celebrate local and national music trends from 1920-2020 with local talent.

A Day in the Life of a Clergyman

St Andrew's Church, Middle Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW
In person
Pre-booking not required

A talk in the Church, by Revd David Uffindell.

A day in the life of the Anglo-Saxons

Abingdon Museum, County Hall, Market Place, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3HG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step back in time and meet the Anglo-Saxons at Abingdon Museum!