Enjoy a musical night with a concert by local Southampton rock group, 'Sholing Minstrels' in our lovely Victorian church.
A Classic car parade around Winchester city centre! Cars will gather at the St Catherine's Park & Ride before forming up to leave together at 12 noon for a tour of the city centre where they may be seen from many vantage points.
Display of documents and maps on the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal that was never completed from the home of the Chairman of investors.
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!
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 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The National Motor Museum Trust (Beaulieu) will be displaying a 1971 Sprite 400 caravan in full retro glory. Our 'Caravan for the Community' is a place for people to connect and create with the Museum, to share motoring memories and travel tales!
Winchester Muse presents an lively programme of poetry based on the HODs 2024 theme. Accomplished poets have been selected from our poetry platform which meets on the second Monday of the month, 7pm at Winchester School of Art.
Join us for some family-friendly craft activities based on our Treasury museum collections.
Berengaria of Navarre, often forgotten queen of England, forged partnerships and connections across Western Europe during her marriage and beyond. This talk explores connections, friendships, and alliances in medieval Europe.
Feed your curiosity about the striking art deco building on Alresford Road by exploring St Swithun's with the school librarian. Learn about our history with a guided tour and see some of our fabulous artefacts dating back to 1884.
A pop-up interactive exhibition and activity tent, showcasing some of our Science and Natural History Collections, in relation to the Routes, Networks, and Connections theme.
On the 14th and 15th of September, enjoy a Behind the Scenes Tour through The Watercress Line’s Engineering Hub at Ropley Station and discover what’s involved in renovating and maintaining a steam locomotive.
Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone.
Home to an epic series of large-scale murals by the acclaimed artist Stanley Spencer created to honour the ‘forgotten dead' of the First World War.
Who do you think we are? What do you think we do? Come along to Hampshire Record Office to connect to the past, explore the fascinating world of archives and watch our conservator at work.
Out There Actions tell the story of the Great Pilgrimage of 1913, when women marched through Winchester on their way to London, campaigning for the Vote. This will be a short performance, repeated throughout the day, on demand.
Exhibition of "Loving Earth Project" Panels of sewn collage celebrating parts of our planet that we value and want to conserve. Visit our lovely Grade II listed Georgian house and peaceful walled garden. Cream teas and refreshments available.
Winchester City Mill has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester, the capital of King Alfred’s Wessex, since at least Saxon times. With over 100 years history, a cafe, a beautiful island garden and a wonderful bookshop.
Believed to date from 1031, the Liber Vitae (the 'Book of Life') of New Minster and Hyde Abbey recorded the daily life of the New Minster and (after 1110) of Hyde Abbey.
Solve the clues as you follow the trail from Winchester City Museum to Hyde Abbey - King Alfred's resting place and the location of Hyde900's Heritage Open Day events. Discover some fascinating facts along the way.
An opportunity to visit St Mary's Old Basing and Lychpit. To discover its history and the role it played in the sieges of Basing House, the lives of the Paulet family and the local community.
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.
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.
An exhibition of stalls and a programme of talks by a number of local history societies which will present a comprehensive picture of what is currently happening in Hampshire history.
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.
Follow this self-guided trail for children (and adults!) to discover the evidence of the remains of the Abbey hidden all around Hyde.
See the finds from the gardens of Hyde householders whose gardens were dug in the community digs of 2016 to 2023.
Experience Saxon childhood through games and activities.
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.
Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662.
