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Visit Highcliffe Castle for free during this one day special event and see this Grade I listed mansion, situated on the cliff top, with spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

Go behind the scenes at Highcliffe Castle!

Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Sunday 13th September for pre-booked visits between 1000 – 1500 at 110 Berth in the Western Docks, with an opportunity to tour the ship from Bridge to Boiler Room! Refreshments available.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Brockenhurst (St Nicholas) Churchyard, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

To inform and educate residents and visitors to the New Forest about the local aviation heritage and the twelve airfields, through our Heritage Centre and outreach programme. To preserve the information and memories that we hold in trust.

Get the opportunity to visit St. Julien's Church, the chapel of the Hospital of St. Julien or God's House founded c. 1197 as an alms-house and hostel for travellers on pilgrimage to Canterbury.

Explore The West Gate, one of the gateways into the old town.

Visit one of the finest surviving examples of Norman architecture in the country and enjoy interactive historical swordsmanship demonstrations from Southampton Historical Fencing.

Grade 11 Listed Church

Grade 11* Listed Church

Bisterne Manor: dragons, wars and history.

Visit Foxlease Park and find out more about the faces that cared for it before! With the site's rich history spanning from the Tudor period to date it has lots of personal histories to share.

Visit the Buckler's Hard Museum to discover the fascinating stories of this historic maritime village, nestled on the edge of the Beaulieu River in the New Forest, including a talk on Nelson's HMS Agamemnon by Mary Montagu-Scott.

Step back in time and learn about the beautiful historic town of Ringwood, hearing stories of, People who lived here long ago.

Grade 11* Listed Church

Guided tour of Unity Hall Ringwood, home of the Masonic Lodge of Ringwood

Come and view the iconic Lord Mayor's Reception Room in the impressive Civic Centre.

An opportunity for the public to visit the Heritage Centre on this otherwise private site and gain an insight into the origins and activities of the Scout movement in Hampshire (and beyond) through the years.

Tour of private house containing family portraits, antiques and other items of artistic and historic interest. New Forest.

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.

On 12th - 13th and 19th - 20th of September 2026 we will be opening the Bargate – the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town of Southampton.

Explore the biggest and one of the oldest vaults in Southampton along with the largest building in Southampton Castle to have survived.

Step back in time to hear out about the families who once lived here in previous centuries and their place in Ringwood’s history.

A packed afternoon visiting all the local historical pubs in Ringwood

Become a Time Traveller and walk through the historic town of Ringwood, hearing stories of, Murder, Mystery, Secret Agents, Execution, Heros and Heroines.

Ellie Abrams Chair of Trustees will be giving a guided tour and talk to share the wonderful history of this unique building.

Tour of Ringwood Parish church: it's history, also a chance to climb the tower.

A unique opportunity to see Southamptons exceptional mediaeval vaults, presented in conjunction with a free to access music festival called Music in the City. Literally hundreds of live performances in 50 different genres.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 12th September 2026.

Taking in 18 sites within the mediaeval walls of Southampton, we are presenting live music performances, creating totally unique experiences for both heritage and music lovers.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 12th September.

A poetry party in Quilter’s Vault on Saturday 12 September from 12pm to 5pm ... FREE word wizardry, featuring a gaggle of glorious local poets, four visiting Forward Prizes poets and a poetry workshop.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 12th September.

Ballard School was once home to the Ubsdell family, designed in the early 1900s. Our main school building and grounds still retain typical period features including many original Arts and Crafts items, despite having been a school and an army base.

Explore the historic fortress of Hurst Castle, watch Fort Cumberland Guard military re-enactments, chat to Palmerston Forts Society volunteers about the guns, and keep youngsters entertained with free children’s activities running throughout the day.

Hinton Admiral is a compact eighteenth century mansion located in a parkland setting, close to the New Forest and the south coast.