Hampshire Archives: Never Been Here Before?

Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TH
19 Sep 2026
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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.

King Alfred Autumn Bus Running Day

St Catherine's Park and Ride, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BN
13 Sep 2026
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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.

Hampshire Regiment Re-enactors at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum

Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, Serle's House, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EG
19 Sep 2026
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Join the Hampshire Regiment Re-enactment Society at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, and learn what life was like for an ordinary Hampshire regiment soldier during the Second World War.

Vikings in Wessex, a board game

Mythic Tabletop Games, 9A Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AT
Multiple dates available
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Play a new Viking Age strategy boardgame with Ryan Lavelle and shape its development in this exclusive pre-release event.

Everyday lives through the ages at P&G Wells

P & G Wells Ltd, 11 College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LZ
Multiple dates available
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P&G Wells at 11 College Street has been a Winchester landmark for nearly 300 years. Explore the history of P&G Wells through the lives of people who owned the business & worked here.

A tour through time - St Giles Hill Medieval Graveyard

St Giles Hill Graveyard, Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0JX
18 Sep 2026
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One of Winchester's oldest burial grounds, and the focus of the Medieval St Giles Hill Fair. From the 17th to 19th C, the burial place of parishioners who lived in the vibrant East Soke and attended the churches of St Peter's Chesil and St John's.

Meet the Corps Engagement Team - AGC Museum

The A G C Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TP
19 Sep 2026
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Meet the AGC Corps Engagement Team and discover more about the variety of jobs undertaken by the Adjutant Generals Corps today.

Policing Then and Now: Meet Hampshire Constabulary

Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AH
13 Sep 2026
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Meet members of Hampshire Constabulary and get a closer look at a modern policing patrol vehicle. Discover more about the changing role of the police and how the people, vehicles and equipment used in policing have evolved over time.

Beast Hunters Wanted!

WHODs Information Hub, Lower Level,, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QY
Multiple dates available
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Embark on a free family-friendly scavenger hunt through Winchester to discover nine medieval beasts hidden around the city. Solve the trail, design your own mythical creature and be in with a chance to win prizes!

Swing Riots at The Great Hall - talks, music and mini drama

The Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, So23 8UJ
12 Sep 2026
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Join us to hear about the historical events that took place across southern England and Hampshire and culminated in The Great Hall in the 1830s. With short talks, music pieces and a mini drama, this should be a fascinating look into our history.