Events Around Southampton

The Solent Hotel & Spa are proud to have their upcoming Bigger Weekend on the 12th and 13th October. Bringing the community together for a weekend full of fun for all the family!

Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to look inside an 18th century mausoleum. Built in 1771 the mausoleum was used for burial of members of the Heathcote family who once lived at nearby Hursley House. Sir Thomas Heathcote (1727-1787) built the mausoleum in 1771.

British Birding Highlights - from Scottish Eagles to Hampshire Firecrests presented by Geoff Sharpe

Join the Rotary Club of Romsey Test aNd Walk the Test Way on Sunday 8 October 2017. With five walks to choose from - 5 miles, 8 miles, 11 miles, 16 miles and 25.5 miles, there is something for everyone. Walk the Test Way and help us raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.

Heritage Open Day: A wonderful opportunity to visit this 18th century brick farm mill with original main shaft, crown and other wheels and two sets of stones. Whilst the machinery is too fragile to mill, visitors will be able to see exactly how it worked.

Heritage Open Day: A guided tour by members of the Hampshire Mills Group of an unusual watermill which was originally part of Hockley Farm to the north of Twyford. Hockley is an 18C farm barn mill on the river Itchen north of Twyford.

Nature-inspired learning through play. Take part in fun activities, including den building, wild art, green woodwork skills, outdoor cookery and more.

For the final time this year Twyford Waterworks will be opening its gates to visitors on Sunday 6th October providing the ideal opportunity to discover how drinking water has been pumped from deep beneath the Hampshire Downs for the past 120 years.

Every Wednesday - Walk-in clinic - no appointment is necessary JCPF Holistic Health Clinics are regular weekly events staffed by trained qualified Healers.

Sunday 22 September 2019 LAURA DICKSON plays classical music, in aid of Rowans Hospice and Home for Destitute Windows in India. £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Includes Refreshments.

Heritage Open Day: WARG, the society for Winchester archaeology and local history, will be in the Brethen’s Hall showcasing previous digs, interactive displays and activities. WARG volunteers will also be available to talk about Brethen’s Hall.

Heritage Open Day: History and hospitality in a serene and picturesque setting by the water meadows. The Hospital of St Cross is a beautiful group of Grade I Listed Buildings dating from 1132, and is home to 25 Brothers.

The Michaelmas Fair is a popular annual event with as many as 28 craft stalls from around Hampshire this year there will be an added attractions of Falconhigh birds of prey on display and in flight and The Madding Crowd to sing and entertain plus new this year the Solent M.G.

Heritage Open Day: The Winchester College Treasury houses the outstanding collections of art and archaeology belonging to the school. The converted medieval Warden’s Stables contain four galleries filled with objects from around the world.

Heritage Open Day: Andrew Smith and Son’s specialist team of valuers will be on hand to appraise any items brought it, and will also themselves be bringing in objects relating to ’dining over the years’ and giving brief talks throughout the evening.

Heritage Open Day: As part of ‘200 Years of Autumn’, Blue Apple present with trademark visual style and wit, a road trip through poetry using Keats’ ‘To Autumn’ as a pivotal point and closing on reflections on a 2019 Winchester Autumn.

Heritage Open Day: Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims by viewing a restored medieval hall dating from the first half of the 14th century. This is where pilgrims visiting the shrine of St Swithun of Winchester would have been offered hospitality.

Heritage Open Day: Meet staff and volunteers involved in the day to day life of Winchester Cathedral including stonemasons, flower arrangers, Bell Ringers and “Holy Dusters”. This is a special opportunity to explore the Cathedral by night.

Heritage Open Day: Nostalgic display of classic and sports cars in front of the cathedral. Cars from 50, 60 & 70s right up to the last modern MG models. Come along and chat to the owners.

Heritage Open Day: Join Blue Apple’s Special Assignments Company as they showcase some of the most famous and powerful Wintonians, and their even more powerful mothers, preparing for a unique talent show never seen before in any other time or space.

Heritage Open Day: In the grounds of one of Europe’s largest cathedrals, discover the lives of early Anglo-Saxon settlers in Hampshire and the surrounding counties through an accurate portrayal of early medieval life. Come and see us for our timed displays!

Heritage Open Day: A special opportunity to meet our team of Cathedral Scribes as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Have a go at calligraphy under their expert guidance, try writing with a quill and get creative with hands-on activities for all the family!

Autumn is a time for harvest: from gathering fallen leaves to plucking ripe apples from the tree. Mottisfont is celebrating this seasonal bounty with events and activities including a scarecrow spotter trail, seasonal decorations and opportunities to learn more about the wider estate.

Iconic portraits from some of Britain’s most famous photographers, who were each central to the vibrant photographic scene of ’Swinging London’. Over fifty iconic photographs evoke the spirit of the Sixties with famous faces and flawless fashion sense.