Hampshire Events
Compton Cinema Organ - The last of its type!
Sun 21 Sep 25
The Ballroom, Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport PO12 3PX
Heritage Open Day: Be transported back to the time of silent films with the history and sound of this unique Compton Cinema Organ, usually hidden...
Classic & Sports Car Parade
Sun 21 Sep 25
St Catherine's Park & Ride, Garnier Road, Winchester SO23 9NP
Heritage Open Day: A Classic car parade around Winchester city centre! Cars will gather at the St Catherine's Park & Ride before forming up to...
Village History and Heritage exhibition
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Church on the Green, The Green, Rowlands Castle PO9 6AB
Heritage Open Day: The Village Heritage Model, designed by Peter Goss in 2014 and portraying our village in the run up to D-day 1944, will be on...
Romsey Signal Box
Sat 20 Sep 25
Romsey Signal Box, Brick Lane, Romsey SO51 8LG
Heritage Open Day: Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone. Routes, Networks and Connections - the HODs theme...
Hope Church Winchester Open Day (Middle Brook Centre, Winchester)
Sat 20 Sep 25
Middle Brook Centre, Middle Brook Street, Winchester SO23 8DQ
Heritage Open Day: Step inside and discover the rich history of the Middle Brook Centre — from the Ritz cinema, to a bingo hall, to today's...
Winchester Muse Poetry Showcase
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Lawrence Church, The Square, Winchester SO23 9EX
Heritage Open Day: Winchester Muse poetry platform meets monthly at the Winchester School of Art. Accomplished poets will read their original work...
Bitterne Local History Society
Sat 20 Sep 25
231 Peartree Avenue, Southampton SO19 7RD
Heritage Open Day: Discover more about your local area with a visit to the Bitterne Local History Society...
Historic Walking Tours at Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre
Sat 20 Sep 25
Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre, Silchester, Silchester RG7 2HP
Heritage Open Day: Stepping into the Roman footsteps, learn about how the archaeological investigations have brought history to life and how the city...
Hampshire Archives: Never Been Here Before?
Sat 20 Sep 25
Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester SO23 8TH
Heritage Open Day: Do you want to start your family history or explore the story of your house? Hampshire Archives are open for everyone, so step...
Winchester On Parade - WMM Big Open Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TP
Heritage Open Day: Join us on Saturday 20th September for the Winchester Military Museums Big Open Day! Free entry to all 6 museums all day!...
A Curious Adventure at Winchester City Mill
Sat 20 Sep 25
Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester SO23 9BH
Heritage Open Day: Matt Fletcher and Kevin Butler, of performance troupe Out There Actions, tell the true story of a curious adventure experienced by...
Archives Roadshow - Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf
Sat 20 Sep 25
42 The Vulcan, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3BF
Heritage Open Day: Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow!...
Pirates versus the Royal Navy @ Gosport Community Hub
Sat 20 Sep 25
Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport PO12 3BX
Heritage Open Day: This talk tells the story of the Royal Navy's role in suppressing piracy during the 'Golden Age' of Caribbean...
Pirates Love Underpants
Sat 20 Sep 25
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
These pirates SO love underpants!
Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's...
Press Gangs of the Royal Navy @ Gosport Community Hub
Sat 20 Sep 25
Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport PO12 3BX
Heritage Open Day: This talk explains the Royal Navy's use of Press Gangs. Mike Williams will be giving a talk about the Royal Navy Impress...
Table Top Sales
Sat 20 Sep 25
Colden Common Community Centre
St Vigor Way
Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1UU
Table top sale, refreshments available
Gosport Time Travel Adventures
Sat 20 Sep 25
Gosport Community Hub, Military Road, Gosport PO12 3BX
Heritage Open Day: A talk with our 'Time Traveller' that takes us from the present day back to the dawn of the Earth...
Edgar Jerome’s Museum – A hidden gem of Aldershot
Sat 20 Sep 25
Edgar Jerome, Wellington Street, Aldershot GU11 1DX
Heritage Open Day: Step above the shop floor and into Aldershot’s past at Edgar Jerome’s small museum - a fascinating collection tucked away...
Open Day at the Alexander Observatory – Aldershot’s curious contraption
Sat 20 Sep 25
Alexander Observatory, Queens Avenue (By The Cambridge School), Aldershot GU11 4AA
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Aldershot’s most curious landmarks - the Alexander Observatory, a domed red-brick building gifted to the Army...
Free Afternoon Tea Party
Sat 20 Sep 25
Festival Hall, Merryoak Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7QR
2pm - 4pm Join us for a delicious FREE afternoon tea.
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones, or talk to us about what we do and what membership...
Leesland Parkfest 25 Feat. Barkfest
Sat 20 Sep 25
Leesland Park,
Gosport PO12 3PF
Saturday 20 September | 13:00 – 22:00 Leesland Park, grand opening by the Mayor of Gosport.
Join the FoLP (Friends of Leesland Park) as they...
Hampex 2025
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wickham Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, near Fareham PO17 5AL
Hampshire Philatelic Federation Convention and Stamp Fair with 20 stamp and postal history dealers.
Southampton International Boat Show
Fri 19 Sep 25
Gate House Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ
Get ready for the 56th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show, which returns to Mayflower Park from Friday, 19 to Sunday, 28 September...
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club: The Ronnie Scott's Story
Fri 19 Sep 25
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Part of Winchester Jazz Festival
Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive...
The Pompey Pals Remember
Fri 19 Sep 25
The Vine, 64 Stoke Road, Gosport PO12 1PA
Heritage Open Day: In this talk by The Pompey Pals Charity, you’ll hear about some of the campaigns which resulted in the ultimate sacrifice for so...
Archives Roadshow - North End Library
Fri 19 Sep 25
North End Library, 7 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 9AX
Heritage Open Day: Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow!...
'Botanical Metamorphosis' in the Battlements
Fri 19 Sep 25
Round Tower, Point Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS
Heritage Open Day: Join local artists and florists for the immersive exhibition 'Botanical Metamorphosis' within the historic, Grade I...
Trailwalker 2025
Fri 19 Sep 25
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Hornden PO8 0QE
Trailwalker UK is the ultimate team endurance event. The challenge is to walk, jog or run 100km across the South Downs Way in under 30 hours in a...
Hambledon Open Bell tower - come and try ringing
Thu 18 Sep 25
Church Lane, Hambledon, Hampshire, Hambledon PO7 4RS
Heritage Open Day: Come and try your hand at bell ringing in our friendly tower. Learn about how the bells work and chime a bell yourself...
Archives Roadshow - Cosham Library
Thu 18 Sep 25
Cosham Library, Spur Road, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3EB
Heritage Open Day: Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow!...
Free entry to Gilbert White's House & Gardens
Thu 18 Sep 25
High Street, Selborne, Alton GU34 3JH
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a day exploring the home of writer and naturalist Gilbert White for free! Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a writer and...
Gosport Pubs: Past & Present
Thu 18 Sep 25
The Queens Hotel, 143 Queens Road, Gosport PO12 1LG
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy this illustrated talk on the history of pubs in Gosport, many are no longer standing but some are still serving beers.....
Warren and Son
Thu 18 Sep 25
85 High Street, Winchester SO23 9AE
Heritage Open Day: We will have a window display of historical artefacts including maps and directories that Warren and Son used to print...
The Dusty Show
Thu 18 Sep 25
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Welcome to The Dusty Show. The celebration of a true British pop icon.
An unforgettable evening of wall to wall hits and classics spanning the...
FREE taster session with the Southampton Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Colbury Memorial Hall, Main Road, Totton, Colbury, Southampton SO40 7EL
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Colbury, Southampton?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Join our choir in Ringwood for a FREE taster session
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Trinity Centre, 51 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Ringwood Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Chandler's Ford Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Chilworth Parish Hall, (Located behind the Chilworth Arms Public House), Chilworth Road, Chilworth SO16 7JZ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Southampton Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Colbury Memorial Hall, Main Road, Totton, Colbury, Southampton SO40 7EL
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Colbury, Southampton choir is run by Hampshire based musician Fraser...
Archives Roadshow - The Greenhouse, Victoria Park
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth PO1 3HJ
Heritage Open Day: Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow!...
The People's Parks of Hampshire Exhibition
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Green House, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth PO1 3HJ
Heritage Open Day: The Hampshire Gardens Trust Research Group has completed a survey of all urban parks in Hampshire and is hosting an exhibition...
St John the Evangelist Church, Northington
Wed 17 Sep 25
St John the Evangelist Church, Church Lane, Northington SO24 9TH
Heritage Open Day: A unique and impressive Victorian church designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. Truly magnificent and puts many
cathedrals to...
The Brickworks Museum
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7HB
Heritage Open Day: Visit The Brickworks Museum during Heritage Open Days and come in for free. A great opportunity to find out what this hidden gem...
Sevens
Tue 16 Sep 25
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
Sevens, a triple bill of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance with live music from one of the UK's leading choreographers Nina Rajarani MBE...
Leigh Park Heroes
Tue 16 Sep 25
St. Francis Church, Riders Lane, Leigh Park, Havant PO9 4QT
Heritage Open Day: Today's talk will outline some of the service people from the Leigh Park area who served King and Country...
Archives Roadshow - Beddow Library
Tue 16 Sep 25
Beddow Library, 180 Milton Road, Southsea PO4 8PR
Heritage Open Day: Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow!...
FREE taster session with the Basingstoke Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
Blue Coat School Basingstoke, Western Way, Basingstoke RG22 6HA
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Basingstoke?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Petersfield Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
Liss Pavilion - West Liss Recreation Ground, Station Road, Liss, East GU33 7AJ
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Liss Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the New Forest Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
Brockenhurst College (Main Hall), Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE
Are you looking to find a choir?
The local Brockenhurst choir is run by singer/pianist Chris Mutch-Jones...
Join our choir in Winchester for a FREE taster session
Tue 16 Sep 25
St Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Winchester SO22 6EF
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Winchester?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Waterlooville Festival Day
Mon 15 Sep 25
St. Georges Walk, Waterlooville PO7 7EH
Heritage Open Day: As part of the regeneration project together 3 key elements: The Writer in Residence will outline her work; an exhibition of WW1...
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Things to do around Hampshire
Hampshire, a county in southern England, offers a wealth of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures, cultural exploration, or family-friendly fun, Hampshire has something to suit every taste. Here are some top things to do in Hampshire:
1. Explore Brockenhurst in the New Forest:
- Brockenhurst is a charming village in the heart of the New Forest. Enjoy scenic walks through ancient woodlands, spot wildlife, and cool off in the Balmer Lawn waters. For lunch, head to The Huntsman or indulge in a meal at The Pig, where you can also visit the on-site animals. Brockenhurst is well-connected to other New Forest villages, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
2. Cycle through Lyndhurst and Enjoy Afternoon Tea:
- Visit Lyndhurst, known for the New Forest Lavender Farm. Capture stunning photos amidst the purple lavender shoots. Explore the high street with its unique shops and cozy cafes for afternoon tea. Don't miss the traditional pubs for a pint.
3. Discover Farlington Marshes and Hilsea Lines:
- Explore Farlington Marshes at the top of Portsea Island. Combine it with a trip to Hilsea Lines or venture into Southsea for more exploration. These natural areas offer scenic walks and birdwatching opportunities.
4. Visit Winchester Cathedral and City:
- Winchester Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Explore its historic interiors, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about its rich history. Wander through Winchester's charming streets, visit local shops, and enjoy a meal at one of the city's restaurants.
5. Enjoy the South Downs National Park:
- Hampshire is home to a part of the South Downs National Park. Take a hike along the rolling hills, enjoy breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in nature. Pack a picnic and savor the serene surroundings.
6. Discover Historic Portsmouth:
- Visit Portsmouth, a historic naval city. Explore the Historic Dockyard, home to the HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. Walk along the waterfront, visit the Spinnaker Tower, and learn about Portsmouth's maritime heritage.
7. Relax at Hayling Island Beach:
- Head to Hayling Island for a relaxing beach day. Enjoy sandy shores, beach huts, and coastal walks. It's a great spot for families and beachcombers.
8. Explore Jane Austen's House Museum:
- Literature enthusiasts will appreciate Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton. Visit the former home of the beloved author, explore the gardens, and learn about her life and works.
9. Visit Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum:
- Explore Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum. Discover vintage cars, explore the Beaulieu Palace House, and stroll through the picturesque grounds. Don't miss the Beaulieu Abbey and the serene Beaulieu River.
10. Sample Local Cuisine and Pubs:
- Hampshire offers delightful food experiences. Try traditional dishes, visit local pubs, and savor regional flavors. Whether it's a hearty meal or a cream tea, Hampshire's culinary scene won't disappoint.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural heritage, Hampshire promises an enriching and diverse day out!
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