South East

Properties and events in South East

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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.

'In the Footsteps of the Holocaust' - A talk by author Ainslie Hepburn

Connaught Road, Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2RG
In person
Pre-booking required

Join author Ainslie Hepburn for an engaging talk about her book - In the Footsteps of the Holocaust.

'Introduction to Enigma'

238-246 King Street, London, Greater London, W6 0RF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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"

Dorking Town Centre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Unity Place, Grafton Gate, MIlton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1UP
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

10 People :10 Buildings :10 Minutes

MK City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, MIlton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9AP
In person
Pre-booking required

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”?!

17 Castle Street Reading

17 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.

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.

A Curious Adventure at Winchester City Mill

Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Jew who defeated Nazism - talk by author Ainslie Hepburn

Connaught Road, Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2RG
In person
Pre-booking required

Join author Ainslie Hepburn for an engaging talk about her book - A Jew Who Defeated Nazism.

A journey through the architectural transformation of Hyde Abbey

St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF
In person
Pre-booking required

A walking history tour of key sites in Hyde relating to the former Abbey, explaining the history of this important ecclesiastical complex and its demise. The tour will trace the dispersal of some of the architectural fragments of the dissolved church

A unique bell tower in a rebuilt church

St Peter's Church, Church Street, Ropley, Hampshire, SO24 0BX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

St Peter's Ropley has evolved over the centuries, especially after the great fire that almost destroyed the building eleven years ago. The six historic bells have been re-hung in a unique free standing bell tower.

A Victorian Church with a difference

St. Michael & All Angels Church, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy our programme of angel windows, hear our bells, and learn something of the architect, the statement the church was designed to make, and the dedicated local people who financed it. Refreshments and children's activities

A walking tour of Medieval Winchester

Winchester Westgate, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
In person
Pre-booking required

This walking tour led by Dr Cindy Wood will explore medieval Winchester - looking at the characters who lived in various properties and churches in the city which are now lost.

A.E. Stallard and the Architecture of Havant

Old Town Hall, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Abbey House Open Day

Abbey House, The Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BE
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Saturday 13th September 2025, Abbey House will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. Abbey House is the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester, and is not usually open to the public.

Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley

Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Time travel through millions of years from the creation of the Cuckmere Valley to the bustling medieval village of Alfriston.

Alfriston Clergy House Archaeology Finds

Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Have you ever wondered how heavy a cannon ball is?

All Saints Church and Canada Hall

All Saints Church, Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3LH
In person
Pre-booking not required

All Saints Church and Canada Hall have a unique history connected to the Second World War. Visitors can explore both buildings at their leisure and view the archives that tell their stories. Refreshments and children's activities are provided.

All Saints, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead - a George Edmund Street church and parochial buildings masterpiece

Church Close, Boyn Hill Road, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4HE
In person
Pre-booking not required

A listed Victorian neo-gothic church, spire and parish buildings uniquely set around an enclosed quadrangle. Black and red bricks on the exterior and very colourfully decorated internally with beautiful stained glass windows and stone carving.