Test Valley
Properties and events in Test Valley
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Guided Tour of Romsey Abbey
A guided tour of Romsey Abbey including a visit to the Ringing Chamber. Explore this beautiful building and learn about its 1000-year hisitory with its links to royalty. Discover the fundamental part it played in the development of Romsey.
A Philanthropist, A Poacher and An Airman
The story of three men who made their mark on history and whose stories are still told today. They are all buried in the churchyard of St. John the Baptist, North Baddesley.
A Talk about the Village of Chilworth and those who lived there
The talk will mainly focus on The Fleming family, Richard Searle who rebuilt St. Denys Church in Chilworth at his own expense and the Victorian Sculptor Richard Cockle-Lucas.
Bullington Church Fete
On Sunday 13 September, the Church of St Michael and All Angels will open its doors when it hosts the Bullington Fete between 1400 and 1630. There will be a selection of stalls, including local produce, cream teas, a tombola and a bouncy castle.
Bullington Guided Tithe Tour
A village walk taking in some of the the historic buildings and SSSI locations along part of the River Dever that is not normally open to the public.
Ordinary lives, extraordinary legacy
Step into the history of our church and community. Discover the stories of Romsey people who helped create the church here today.
Romsey Signal Box
Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone.
Stories about the first Ampfield Vicarage
The old farmhouse which became Ampfield’s first vicarage and the very varied vicars and their families who lived there between 1841 and 1968. The birthplace of the Revd Wilbert Awdry, author of the Thomas the Tank Engine books.
Tales from the bone floor room: uncovering the everyday histories of King John's House
Dive into the past, present and future of King John's House, with unique access to the bone floor room of fire-damaged Medieval Hall, and discover fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in this building across 800 years.
The Story of St Mark’s, Ampfield
Learn about the Revd John Keble’s church of St Mark’s, Ampfield and what makes it special. A talk by a historian who has researched and co-written its fascinating story.