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Discover Southampton’s rich history at God’s House Tower. Enjoy free entry to the Stories Behind the Stones exhibition, explore the gallery, and follow fun family trails around the building. A perfect day out in the heart of the Old Town.

GHT is opening its doors to join Southampton’s free city-wide music festival; Music in the City! Enjoy live music performances and discover Southampton's rich history at God's House Tower.

An ideal opportunity to look at Herbert Collins's (1885-1975) architectural legacy in and around Southampton.

Visit The Brickworks Museum during Heritage Open Days and come in for free. A great opportunity to find out what this hidden gem of a Hampshire museum is really like...

Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662.

Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Sunday 14th September for pre-booked visits between 10am – 3pm at 110 Berth in the Western Docks, with an opportunity to tour the ship from Bridge to Boiler Room! Free parking. Refreshments available.

Explore the medieval sites that survived the Southampton Blitz at the bottom of the High Street.

On 12 to 14 and 19 to 21 September we will be opening the Bargate – the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town of Southampton.

Tucked away near Southampton’s busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant’s House, one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England.

Visit the Victorian Quaker Meeting House (1884) to view and discuss its history and design

Explore the historic Townhill Park estate, owned by Lord and Lady Swaythling in the early 1900s. Wander around the house designed by L.R. Gutherie and through the beautiful formal gardens by Gertrude Jekyll. Home to The Gregg School since 1994.

Discover more about your local area with a visit to the Bitterne Local History Society.

Southampton’s annual multi venue musical festival MUSIC IN THE CITY this year takes places as part of HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. We have over 100 live performances taking place in heritage sites in the old town of Southampton on the weekend uniting heritage with performance.

Travel back to the 70s with the National Motor Museum's 1971 Sprite caravan aka Chatty Caravan. Visit us for a chance to reminisce, chat and smile together about journeys made and memories shared (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund).

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

An opportunity to look around this small ancient church, which dates back before the Domesday book. With the help of a guided tour learn about its rich history and how it has been a landmark in the village of North Baddesley for many centuries.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Come and see this church, re-built from ruins in the 19th century. Discover it's rich architecture with the help of a guided history tour given by the people who regularly worship in the church.

What’s behind the locked doors? A glimpse behind the scenes... The tour will include the strongrooms and conservation studios. There will also be a pop-up exhibition of archival and rare book material reflecting Jane Austen's world.

Enjoy guided walks at a beautiful Victorian church while learning interesting insights into St. Denys Parish Church. Our guided walks will uncover the hidden history of our lovely Grade II Listed Victorian church, designed by George Gilbert Scott.