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Chesil Theatre is based in a medieval former Church of St Peter Chesil and visitors are welcome to look around the building and learn something of the activities that take place there.

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.

Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone.

Do you want to start your family history or explore the story of your house? Hampshire Archives are open for everyone, so step inside our Grade 2 listed building and find out how to get started.

Come and enjoy the ancient art of English Church change ringing. Have a go at chiming a bell and seeing our ringers in action.

Explore the working lives of Leigh Park across the ages to present day at Staunton Country Park.

Step inside St Mary's Church and discover the rich story of a Catholic parish shaped by faith and history, including a rare stained-glass window by Ninian Comper...

Join the Friends of King Alfred's Buses on their Heritage Open Day running day as they shuttle visitors from the City centre to the museum, for free!

From its inception in 1921 to the present day, told through personal stories and photographs.

Follow the footsteps of 1850s Ottoman sailors on this guided walk. Discover their journey from naval training to care at Haslar Hospital, hear rarely told stories of local encounters, explore historical documents, and visit their final resting place.

Crafts people will be visiting the museum for the day to show their skills and their objects. Come and meet them in the beautiful setting of Bishops Waltham Palace.

The Charity Friends of King Alfred Buses will be running their fleet of historic vintage buses and coaches dating from 1929 to 1970, offering free bus rides all day from St Catherine's Park & Ride site. All are welcome to join on on this special day.

Enjoy free entry to Uppark House - a beautifully preserved 17th Century house, where each room holds layers of history, stories, and everyday life from centuries past. Explore the beautiful gardens and take in the stunning South Downs views.

Discover the remarkable lives of Mrs and Miss Daniell founders of the Soldiers’ Home in Aldershot.

A great visit for serious enthusiasts and families who just want to have fun! An ideal base for a day out, with views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. An extensive collection of Hovercraft, including the World’s Largest Commercial hovercraft.

This Heritage Open Day, history isn’t just behind glass, it’s marching right through the front doors! For one day only, the legendary Butser IX Legion is taking over Andover Museum!

St Thomas in Warblington has been a place of worship for at least 800 years. A special self-guided tour leaflet is available within the church

Join us for a special guided tour of the beautiful Chapel of St Paul at Stansted Park.

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 .

Sir John Theophilus Lee, one time Magistrate, Owner of The Elms Bedhampton and Head of Personnel at the Admiralty, was a most peculiar man. Why not come and find out about this interesting, perplexing character.

Guided spotlight tour of The Round Table in Winchester's magnificent Great Hall.

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.

Visit Hinton Ampner for free, a historic house with distinctive gardens and a beautiful estate near Alresford, Hampshire. Enjoy the opening of “Hinton Unseen” a new exhibition in the House

Come and listen to the Millers talk about the history and workings of Winchester City Mill, which has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester since at least Saxon times. Learn what a miller's job is all about!

Enjoy a guided walk of Royal Clarence Victualling Yard, the former supply base for the Navy...

Crescent Garden is a 1.3 acre historic garden that was developed in 1828 as part of Angleseyville. You'll hear about the history of the Garden and the Crescent; also learn about the heritage trees, shrubs and plants in the Garden...

Learn about this cemetery by the seaside, highlighting information of some of the interesting local Gosport families who have been interred therein...

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Eastleigh Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

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

The Swing Riots of 1830 took this area completely by surprise. Come and explore what happened and how it all ended in a special travelling exhibition at Havant Library

Join Jim on a guided walk around this cemetery, learning about the Victorian history of the site, and much more besides...

Introduction to the history of INM & the Historic Collections displayed in Monckton House, a Grade II listed building. After a brief presentation, you will see displays of heritage materials related to the history and practice of naval medicine...

On the 12th and 13th of September, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through The Watercress Line’s Engineering Hub at Ropley Station and discover what’s involved in renovating and maintaining a steam locomotive.

Shore Leave Haslar is set within the historic Memorial Garden of the former Royal Hospital Haslar. Come and see the work we do to provide a haven for veterans where they can access gardening as therapy...

The Bedhampton Historical Collection volunteers’ exhibition tells the story of some of the Bedhampton working people and their families.

This Grade II* building, built in 1672, is the second oldest purpose built Quaker Meeting House. You are welcome to look around and learn about our past in Alton and the present work of Quakers. There will be activities taking place.'

Do your family hail from the Borough of Havant? Pop in and find them in the census, via our online and extensive off line resources and start your genealogical journey

Explore the varied historic buildings which make up the Royal Hotel, St Peter Street, Winchester

Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Fellows' Library.

An extended opening of our Treasury museum from 12pm - 4pm.

See the home of the pioneering 18th Century naturalist Gilbert White, his beautiful 2 acres garden and the Oates Family galleries for free. This is once in a year opportunity to visit this Hampshire hidden gem and learn about the natural world.

Visit a 1680s Grade II listed house which has been made more energy-efficient: air source heat pump, secondary triple-glazing, under-floorboard insulation (two types), thermal wallpaper, thermal lime plaster, hemp insulation, solar panels, battery.

A 90-minute guided walk up and around St Giles Hill, including the prominent, wooded slopes and park that overlooks the centre of the city of Winchester. The walk will be led by noted horticulturalist, local historian and tour guide, Dr Harry Mycock.

Enjoy an engaging tour of the Royal Logistic Corps Museum.

Join Curator Alex for an engaging ramble through 6,000 years of local history and prehistory.

Join our veteran volunteers for an introduction to 300 years of military logisitics in this fascinating tour.

Free entry all day at Winchester City Museum!

Learn of Royal Haslar Hospital's history and current-day development on this tour of the grounds and Church.

Through simple mindful art activities, participants will be invited to reflect on what Victoria Park means to them, share memories of time spent there, and respond creatively to the park’s history, people and changing landscape.

Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen. Outside, this summer, the whole family can enjoy games and activities together in The Vyne's gardens.