See Rushmoor in a whole new light this September during the Rushmoor Heritage Festival, the local area’s largest celebration of history and culture. From 12 to 21 September, over 25 events will be celebrating Aldershot and Farnborough’s unique aviation history.
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.
An exhibition from local architects, displaying their heritage based projects from in and around Hampshire.
Visit our website and come and see our office window display to learn about the interesting history of our home, Talbot House!
Explore the medieval sites that survived the Southampton Blitz at the bottom of the High Street.
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.
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.
We are inviting members of the public to Victoria Park to engage with the augmented reality installation, The Storm Cone.
On 12th - 14th and 19th - 21st September we will be opening the Bargate - the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town of Southampton. This is a rare opportunity to see inside.
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 the present day.
Join us at Design Engine Architects for a special exhibition celebrating the power of architecture to shape our City, connect us to our surroundings, and reflect our cultural heritage.
Visit the Buckler's Hard Visitor Centre & 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.
Come and visit the beautiful and interesting St Nicholas Chapel in the attractive harbourside Langstone Conservation Area.
The Hampshire Chronicle has been proudly representing Winchester through its weekly local newspaper for more than 252 years. Meet the team behind the publication and ask questions of the editor at its only open day of the year.
Visit Hinton Ampner, a historic house with distinctive gardens and a beautiful estate near Alresford, Hampshire.
An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13th/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
Step into a Grade 1 church whose chequered architectural history hides its earliest Saxon origins. With significant architectural and literary associations, an unusual chancel screen and a hidden geological feature, this is a venue not to be missed.
On Saturday 13th September 2025, Abbey House will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. Abbey House is the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester, and is not usually open to the public.
Visit the Victorian Quaker Meeting House (1884) to view and discuss its history and design.
Join us on Saturday 13th September to celebrate Hurst Castle! Discover the castle & enjoy the activities.
Hayling Island Memorabilia, Souvenirs, historical postcards and Goss style chinaware, has always been popular. It is also highly collectible. A fine collection of such materials can be seen this autumn at a very special exhibition, entitled, Haylingalia (Assorted stuff to do with Hayling Island) to be held in the South Hayling United Reformed Church all weekend.
We are throwing open our doors and inviting everyone in for the annual Inspire Weekend - FREE ENTRY all weekend for visitors to come in, explore, engage and find out more about what we do for the local community.
As part of their annual participation in the Heritage Open Days festival, Winchester MG Owners’ Club will be arranging a display of classic and sports cars at The Great Hall.
Exhibition on the theme of "The Nature of Simplicity" including art works by local Quakers. Visit our lovely Grade II listed Georgian house and peaceful walled garden.
We welcome craftspeople to the Bishop’s Waltham Palace and Museum for the day!
Winchester's oldest parish church, St John's, built in the 12th century, is situated on the ancient Pilgrim's Way between Winchester and Canterbury. Described by Sir John Betjeman as ‘a gem'. Come and admire its medieval simplicity and beauty.
See the legendary King Arthur's Round Table with free entrance to The Great Hall and Westgate Museum on 13th September.
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.
A static display of classic and sports cars at The Great Hall, organised by Winchester MG Owners Club.
Come and see the finds discovered in local gardens during community excavations from 2016 to 2023 and talk to experts about the significance of those finds.
Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662.
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.
Take your time to search out the Gazebo Garden and enjoy a break from modern life. 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.
Informal drop-in information and fact finding day exploring the history (living memory and beyond) of Newport Harbour and the Quay Arts building from it's inception in 1870 led by Quay Arts and Deadman Theatre.
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.
Join us for a free, drop-in family day at Design Engine Architects as part of Building Memories - a special exhibition exploring how architecture shapes Winchester’s identity, connects us to our surroundings, and reflects our shared heritage.
Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Visit the shop selling locally sourced goods and the cosy Brewhouse tea-room serving light refreshments and beverages.
A chance to visit the historic, 13th century church at Calbourne, with a guided tour.
Farnborough Hill, founded in 1889, is a leading Catholic independent day school for girls. Set in a Grade I listed building it is also the former home to the Empress Eugéne, the wife of Napoleon III.
Tucked away near Southampton’s busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant’s House, one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England.
Join us this September as we pull back the curtains for backstage tours bursting with history! What’s more, we will be hosting an array of free family activities, crafts, games,taster sessions, all showing why The Point, Eastleigh is an industry leading arts centre!
Alton’s first Heritage Day. Part of the national ‘Heritage Open Days’ with a focus on local architecture and brewing history.
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.
Discover the changing conditions in which British soldiers lived in Aldershot Garrison, through a walk and talk around the buildings of the Aldershot Military Museum, which include two rare surviving examples of Victorian barrack blocks.
See the Hampshire Regency Dancers in all their splendour and enjoy the dances from the late Georgian and Regency periods.
An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13th/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 13th/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
On the 13th and 14th 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.
Hampshire Regency Dancers will be in the Great Hall, Winchester on 13th September 2025, demonstrating dances from the Regency era. The opportunity for audience participation will be part of each dance session.
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 13th/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
Southampton’s annual multi venue music festival ‘MUSIC IN THE CITY’ this year takes place as part of the 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.
An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13th/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
Treasury houses the school’s collections of art and archaeology. These include artefacts from Egypt, Greece and Rome, casts of the Parthenon Frieze, and Chinese ceramics from the Han to Qing dynasties.
An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13th/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.
We invite you to come and be surprised by what’s behind United Church Winchester’s doors. The Sanctuary is upstairs a with a large roof lantern.
Join us for some sustainable, family-friendly craft activities for children aged 5-11.
A pop-up interactive exhibition and activity tent. Family-friendly activity based in Winchester College's Outer Court.
Follow these self-guided trails for children (and adults!) to explore the glass windows in St Bartholomew's and discover the evidence of the remains of the Abbey hidden all around Hyde.
The Friends of King Alfred Buses collection of vintage buses dating from 1929 to 1970 will be operating a range of free bus services based on Winchester Broadway from 1000 to 1600.
Join us for a talk through the captivating history of airships with materials from the archive of the National Aerospace Library. Discover the innovation and ambition behind these floating giants as we explore their dramatic rise and fall.
Saved for the Nation in 1993 when the Ministry of Defence set out to demolish and sell the former RAE Site, the wind tunnel buildings are now listed and during Heritage Open Days we are able to visit the 24-foot tunnel in Building Q121.
An exhibition of drawings and maps created by Nicola Crowson and Tina Bird Wallbridge Of The School of Architecture, Art & Design, University of Portsmouth.
The World War 1 Remembrance Centre in Portsmouth is dedicated to the eternal memory of those who fought and died in the conflict.
The WW1 Remembrance Centre moved into Bastion 6, part of the Hilsea Lines in Portsmouth in 2014. It was built in 1871 and had fallen into an uninhabitable state. Volunteers worked to create somewhere to house the artefacts and open to the public.
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.
On Sunday 14 September, the Church of St Michael and All Angels will open its doors when it hosts the Bullington Fete between 2 and 4.30 pm. There will be a selection of stalls, including local produce, cream teas, a tombola and bouncy castle.
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Southsea Library.
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.
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Beddow Library.
The Hampshire Gardens Trust Research Group has completed a survey of all urban parks in Hampshire and is hosting an exhibition showcasing four years of research.
A unique and impressive Victorian church designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. Truly magnificent and puts many cathedrals to shame. This tour reveals stories associated with the building, its environment and the Baring family.
Step back over 1,700 years and uncover the story of this remarkable 3rd-century farmhouse, discovered in 1926. Explore the preserved bath suite, hypocaust, and Roman-style garden.
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is The Greenhouse, Victoria Park.
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…
We will have a window display of historical artefacts including maps and directories that Warren and Son used to print. We also will be showcasing more modern ways of staying in contact and a QR code to access our video.
Free entry to the Museum of Island History, plus a chance to join an inspiring walk to connect with Island heritage in a whole new way!
Enjoy a day exploring the home of writer and naturalist Gilbert White for free!
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Cosham Library.
Come and try your hand at bell ringing in our friendly tower. Learn about how the bells work and
chime a bell yourself.
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is North End Library.
Join local artists and florists for the immersive exhibition 'Botanical Metamorphosis' within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower, situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth.
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.
Discover more about your local area with a visit to the Bitterne Local History Society.
Join us at Mottisfont on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025 for Heritage Open Days, where you can enjoy free entry to this historic National Trust property with lots to explore!
Step inside and discover the rich history of the Middle Brook Centre — from the Ritz cinema, to a bingo hall, to today's church. Share your memories and help bring its past to life!
Stepping into the Roman footsteps, learn about how the archaeological investigations have brought history to life and how the city walls history has taught us about life as a Roman and more!
Join us on Saturday 20th September for the Winchester Military Museums Big Open Day! Free entry to all 6 museums all day!
Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone.
Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf.
Home to an epic series of large-scale murals by the acclaimed artist Sir Stanley Spencer created to honour the ‘forgotten dead’ of the First World War.
Matt Fletcher and Kevin Butler, of performance troupe Out There Actions, tell the true story of a curious adventure experienced by two cows at Winchester City Mill in September 1849. A ten-minute show for the whole family, performed on demand.
Parking at the nearby Recreation ground PO9 6AE
Winchester Muse poetry platform meets monthly at the Winchester School of Art. Accomplished poets will read their original work on the HOD theme of 'Architecture.'
Winchester MG Owners Club invite classic and sports cars to gather and parade around Winchester city centre to provide a moving display of motoring heritage.
