South East
Properties and events in South East
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
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.
'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
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
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
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.
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 Jew who defeated Nazism - talk by author Ainslie Hepburn
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Have you ever wondered how heavy a cannon ball is?
All Saints Church and Canada Hall
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
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.