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Join us for a special interactive talk on the World War Two clandestine Stansted Patrol of the 203rd Home Guard.

This talk will revolve around the development of The Elms, one of the most historically interesting and important houses in the village of Old Bedhampton.

As part of the regeneration project together 3 key elements: The Writer in Residence will outline her work; an exhibition of WW1 men from the area and the Pompey Pals will talk about their work

Havant has a wealth of interesting Cemeteries and this guided walk will introduce you to a number of former citizens each with an interesting story to tell .

A guided circular walk, exploring the four Mills, the foreshore and Langstone Harbour.

The beautiful garden is open all year but the Gazebo itself, a place from which to gaze, will be open for you to explore and some interpretation will be available to explain why it was created.

Almost 200 years ago local agricultural workers revolted in what has come to be known as the Swing Riots. This special days events, including the play reading of ‘The Women Left Behind’ by Christine Lawrence celebrate and bemoan those events.

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

Manor House Close, off The Pallant once housed the Manor House of Havant. For over 100 years it was used as a school

The name Wade existed in the Domesday Book as part of the manor of Warblington. Since 2006, the present owners have been restoring the Japanese and Italian style gardens and ornamental lake. Restoration is ongoing but you are invited to visit

The Staunton Country Park Heritage Hub have delved into the historic properties that have left their legacy on Staunton's vast estate. Starting from 1802 all the way to present day.

Beautiful and interesting Chapel in the attractive harbourside Langstone Conservation Area

St Faith at the cross roads has been a place of worship for at least 800 years. A special self-guided tour leaflet has been prepared for this year

To prepare for this afternoon's talk on the work of AE Stallard, the Havant Architect, this guided walk will visit some of the key local buildings designed by him.

Arthur Edward Cogswell was a prominent architect and draughtsman in the Portsmouth and Southsea areas and was responsible for many of the iconic landmark buildings which can still be seen around the city today.

There are many stories about the Pallant and Prince George Street, formally Bear Street and this area of the town where the pond once stood. Cattle roamed past on their way to market while the coaches from London lumbered by on their way to the Bear.

This talk tells the story of Stansted Park’s theatre from the mid 1920s until World War Two, with an outline of later events and the Theatre’s legacy.

Don't miss this opportunity to sample the amazing rich heritage of an iconic Palmerston Fort. Understand more about why Fort Purbrook was built and how it has served the local community over the past 150 years. This is a one hour guided tour.

Today's talk will outline some of the service people from the Leigh Park area who served King and Country.

In this 200th year since Railways were first invented, this walk, along part of the popular Hayling Puffing Billy line, will discuss how this key development of steam engines pumping water from mines came to move freight across the country

Step inside Stansted House and learn more about Lady Charlotte Schreiber, a fascinating figure of the Victorian era.

The Village Heritage Model, designed by Peter Goss in 2014 and portraying our village in the run up to D-day 1944, will be on display in the Church on the Green, alongside an exhibition about Village history.

Hayling Island Memorabilia, Souvenirs, historical postcards and Goss style chinaware, has always been popular. It is also highly collectable.