Heritage Open Days 2005

Aldershot Military Cemetery
Galwey Road
A325 to Allisons Road, follow signs for ski centre - cemetery is opposite ski centre.
This cemetery contains the bones of some of Britain's military heroes from Victorian times to the present time. Samuel Franklin Cody is also buried there. Meet at the chapel.
Tour Sunday 2.30pm
Pre-book on 01252 326589. Full access but some paths are very steep. Limited wheelchair access, parking

The Aldershot Observatory
Queen's Avenue
From A325 to Alison's Road
A circular brick observatory, built in 1891 and presented to the army in 1906. It holds a 9 inch refractory telescope on a pillar mounting. Meet outside observatory.
Tours Sunday 9am, 9.45am, 10.30am, 11.15am and 12 noon. Pre-book on 01252 326589.
No parking on road side. Park behind the Maida Gym on opposite side of road. (up hill to signed car park, about 500 yds along)

Duke of Wellington Statue
Claycart Road Follow signs from A325
This huge statue of the man who defeated Napoleon first stood at Hyde Park Corner, but was later moved to Aldershot. Discover its origins, history and recent restoration. Meet at car park opposite statue.
Thursday 10am Pre-book on 01252 326589
Saturday 3pm Just turn up
Full access but many steps. Limited wheelchair access, parking.

Aldershot Visitor Centre
39 High Street
Opposite Princes Gardens car park, next door to Marks & Spencers
A photographic display of Aldershot past and present especially for Heritage Open Days, together with activities for children. A member from the Aldershot Historical Society will be available to talk to visitors.
Open Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, family friendly.

Guided walk around historic Aldershot Military Town (North)
Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Avenue
Follow signs to Aldershot Museum from A331 or A325
Guided walk around historic sites in Aldershot army camp (North).
Length of walk approx 3.5 miles, duration 2-3 hours. Free entry to Aldershot Military Museum for participants at end of walk. Meet at Military Museum.
Tour Saturday 10am Pre-book on 01252 314598.
Parking in museum. Limited wheelchair access, parking.

Guided Walk around the Historic Aldershot Military Town (South)
Prince Consort's Library car park, Knolly's Road
Guided walk around historic sites in Aldershot Army Camp (South). Length of walk approx 4 miles, duration 3-3.5 hours. Meet in Prince Consort's Library car park, end of Knolly's Rd.
Tour Sunday 10am Pre-book on 01252 314598.
Limited to 30 people on tour. Limited wheelchair access, parking.

Outside Cambridge Military Hospital
Hospital Road
Located from A325 and A323 via Hospital Hill and Queen's Avenue.
This huge 19th century military hospital, designed on the advice from Florence Nightingale, is now only partly used. Its clock tower is now a listed structure. NB exterior only. Meet at security gate of the hospital.
Tour Friday 6pm Pre-book on 01252 326589
Limited wheelchair access, parking.

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Alresford

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' Day Tour
Alresford Station
7 miles east of Winchester on A31
Free guided tour of the Watercress Line by vintage bus from Alresford to Alton Stations (including a guided tour of the Engineering sheds at Ropley). Then you'll receive a free ticket to return to Alresford by train from Alton Station. Full day tour with one departure per day.
Early booking highly recommended!
Tours Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Pre-book on 01962 733810. Subject to availability, maximum 38 people per tour.
Disabled parking, limited wheelchair access, parking, WC .

Northington Grange
Northington
4 miles north of New Alresford, off B3046.
Tour this great Neo-Classical house of 1809 by William Wilkins. Hear how the house was totally transformed to a Greek temple, having been a country house of the 1670s. Meet outside North front if fine, under East Portico if wet.
Tours Thurday & Friday 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Pre-book on 01483 252000. Maximum 20 people per tour.
Disabled access exterior of house only. Limited disabled parking next to house. Hard hats must be worn for tour of interior and will be provided. Sturdy footwear advised. Limited wheelchair access, parking.

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Alton

Alton Quaker Meeting House
39 Church Street
Located off the High Street beyond the 8 Bells pub
Built in 1672, this is the second oldest purpose built Quaker meeting house in Britain. It is still used as a place of worship by local quakers.
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
WC.

Chawton House Library & Study Centre
Chawton House
Follow signs from A31/A32
Chawton House is a recently restored Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house that once belonged to Jane Austen's brother. It is now home of the centre for the study of early English women's writing.
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Wheelchair access ground floor only. Disabled parking subject to pre-booking on 01420 541010.
Parking in field on right of drive ,which may be muddy if wet. Approx 100 metres to entrance, with moderate incline. Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum
Selborne
On B3006 in centre of Selborne village
18th century country house and museum set in over 20 acres of glorious garden and parkland. Home of the naturalist Gilbert White and housing exhibitions on the pioneering Oates family. Excellent shop and tea parlour featuring some fare based on 18th century recipes.
Open Saturday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Parking in car park behind Selborne Arms pub. Limited wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

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Andover

Andover Museum Finds Identification Day
6 Church Close
Free archaeological finds identification day: If you have found anything interesting when out walking or digging the garden, bring your finds to the Andover Museum! Family friendly activities will be available.
Open Saturday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, family friendly, WC

St Peter's Church at St Mary Bourne
Church Street, St Mary Bourne
From A34 direction Newbury, in centre of village.
14th century church, very well preserved and containing a large tournai marble font, one of only seven in this country and the largest.
Guided and self guided tours on Saturday. Open Sat 9am - 6pm Just turn up. Church open every day of the year but volunteers available for tours on Saturday
Nearby parking & public toilets 250 yds. limited wheelchair access, parking, WC

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Basingstoke

Audleys Wood Hotel
Alton Road
Located off the A30/A339
From its origins in the Domesday Book to fascinating tales of its many influential owners, come and enjoy a fun behind-the-scenes tour of the Audleys Wood estate, followed by complimentary cream tea on the lawn
Sunday 12noon - 5pm - Just turn up One tour per hour on the hour, no pre-booking needed.
The restaurant will be serving Sunday Roast tel 0870 3339125 to book if you wish to sample the hotel's cuisine.
Limited wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

Basing House
Redbridge Lane, Basing
2 miles from Junction 6 M3
Guided tours of the ruins at 3pm daily, starting at the entrance kiosk
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2pm - 6pm Just turn up
Please ring to arrange disabled parking on 01256 467294 Hampshire County Council managed/owned, limited wheelchair access, WC .

The Granary
Minchins Lane, Bramley
Off A33 at Sherfield on Loddon, follow Sherfield Road to Bramley into The Street - at junction of The Street & Minchins Lane.
A timber framed and timber clad building c.early 19th century, free standing it measures 23'5" x 16'2" and stands two storeys high. It is supported across its base on three rows of saddle stones.
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Parking.

Medieval Dig at Tidgrove Warren
Tidgrove Warren Farm, Hannington
3 miles north of Overton on B3051
Tidgrove Warren Farm is rich in flora, fauna and archaeological remains. In September an excavation of a medieval site will be open to the public. Visit a real excavation site! Help wash and identify finds and make a mosaic. Meet a medieval archer and a 'spinster' and learn how they lived.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Disabled vehicles to site. Good picnic area. Dogs on lead. Park in field at farm entrance, short walk to site. Full wheelchair access, family friendly, parking, WC.

North Waltham Jubilee Heritage Trail & Cream Tea
The Old Post House, North Waltham
J7 on M3, A30 west 1 mile.
One hour guided walking tour of the old village, followed by optional freshly baked cream tea in a medieval cottage/garden overlooking the pond. Meet at the pond in the village centre.
Tour Saturday 2pm Pre-book on 01256 397610. Maximum 25 people.
Extra £3.50 for cream tea. Full wheelchair access, refreshments, parking, WC.

St Andrew's Church
Sherborne St John
2 miles north of Basingstoke on right of A340
Norman (1150) flint-built church with later additions and alterations. Original font & fine brasses. Close associations with The Vyne, National Trust property 2 miles north.
Open Friday 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 1.30pm - 4.30pm Just turn up
Some areas of church accessible only by few steps. Parking at village hall, limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
Church Lane
8 miles east of Basingstoke off A30
A remote and fascinating thirteenth century chapel with box pews, galleries and wall paintings. Burial place of 'Hangman Hawley', fine Royal Arms and hatchments. Tours of the church and churchyard on demand.
Open Sunday 2pm - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking (disabled).

Silchester Parish Church
Church Lane, Silchester
Off A340 at Tadley, 2 miles east to Silchester.
Grade I listed, Norman/Early English in style, 13th century wall paintings, 14th century effigy, 16th century screen, 17th century pulpit, historic organ. Continuous Exhibition of church and village archives and photographs etc. Photographic competition. Gift day, organ music and hymn-singing on Saturday. Bell-ringing demonstration Sunday 3.30pm.
Light refreshments available Saturday and Sunday afternoon. from 2pm - 4pm and on Sunday from 2pm - 5pm.
Open Friday 12 noon - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm Just turn up
Tours on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm.
Disabled parking but slight incline to church. Parking, refreshments.

Silchester Roman Town
Silchester
A guided walk around the Roman town of Silchester. Walk lasts for 2 hours and covers nearly 2 miles. Meet at Wall Lane car park.
Tour Saturday & Sunday 11am Just turn up
Stout footwear recommended. Parking.

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Bishop's Waltham

Bishop's Waltham Museum
The Scullery, Brook Street
Local museum newly refurbished with additional display area and exhibits. Situated behind Barclays Bank in St George's House scullery and kitchen.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up

Jannaway's The Old Boot Store
High Street
Grade II listed building. Former shoe repair shop with private house attached, now home to Hawthorns Interiors. Owner on hand all weekend to guide visitors around the deceptively large building with courtyard, well and cellar.
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm. Just turn up
Limited wheelchair acess

Shedfield Old Tower
Church Road
Just off the B2177 between Wickham and Bishop's Waltham, behind St John the Baptist Church.
The 175 year tower is all that remains of the original chapel of Ease at Shedfield. It is usually only open to groups by appointment. The ground floor houses an exhibition area whilst on the first floor visitors can see an owl roost amongst the oak timbers. Roof access on fine days. Upper floors accessible via a narrow spiral staircase.
Open Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm. Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access

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Botley

Meet the Ancestors
All Saints Church, Botley
From Junction 7 M27
Free guided tour of All Saints Church cemetery. Find out about some of its inhabitants including William Cobbetts' arch enemy Reverend Richard Baker.
Tour Saturday 11am Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access

Botley Mills
Botley
Located where A334 crosses River Hamble, 50 metres east of Botley Square
Mill site recorded in the Domesday Book. Late 18th century water mill building with early 20th century roller mill being restored as a museum.
Open Thursday & Friday 2pm - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm Just turn up
Due to age and layout of building, wheelchair access is not possible. Parking, WC.

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Bursledon

Bursledon Windmill
Windmill Lane, Bursledon
8 miles east of Southampton, follow brown signs off J8 of M27
.Working windmill producing stone-ground flour for sale to visitors. Bread made by local baker from windmill flour on Saturday, and light refreshments, home-made cakes and biscuits on Sunday. Morris dancing on Sunday afternoon.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, refreshments, free parking.

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Calshot

Calshot Castle
Calshot, Fawley
Henry VIII built this coastal fort to command the sea passage to Southampton. Became a fully manned artillery base in 1913 as part of the RAF base.
Open Friday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

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Christchurch

Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
"From Workhouse Yard to Peaceful Oasis"
Former Red House Museum gardener Muriel Maloney will trace the history of the museum gardens from the late 18th century to the present day.
Tour Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm Pre-book on 01202 482860. Maximum 25 people.
Full disabled access to event and ground floor of building only. Coffee shop. Parking nearby, full wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

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Eversley

Heritage Walk around the Eversley Area
Bramshill car park near Lower Common, Glaston Hill Road From Eversley St, head south to cross road & turn right.
Come join us on a leisurely 5 mile walk around Eversley and Bramshill. Learn about Charles Kingsley, the author of the well known children's novel 'The Water Babies'.
Although flat, it may be muddy so suitable footwear is recommended. Meet at Bramshill car park.
Tour Friday 10am - 1pm Pre-book on 01252 331353.
Limited parking on right shortly after St Neot's Rd. Children under 16 must be with an adult. Parking.

Eversley Church
Church Lane, Eversley
Signposted on A327 near Eversley Barn Antiques.
Eversley Church is known for its association with Charles Kingsley who was rector for 33 years and is buried in the churchyard. Grade I listed building. Guided tours available.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

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Eastleigh

Sailors & Saints at St Nicolas
St Nicolas Church, North Stoneham
Find out about connections with the Darwin family, Guy Fawkes and Admiral Hawke who featured in the novel 'Treasure Island' on this tour.
Sunday 2pm Just turn up

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Fareham

Castle Street Guided Walk
Portchester Exit J11 M27 east, following signs on A27 to Portchester Castle
Castle Street has been a major route to Portchester castle for over 1,000 years. The architecture and land use is varied and historic in this interesting Conservation Area.
Meet outside White Hart Lane public house at the junction of Castle St and White Hart Lane. Teas available in the church.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 2.30pm Just turn up
Car park at rear of Portchester shopping precinct & south end of Castle St. Toilets nearby. Full wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

Chesapeake Mill
Bridge Street, Wickham Located between A32 and Wickham Square
The USS Chesapeake was captured in 1813 by HMS Shannon. Sold for scrap, her pine timbers were incorporated in the new water mill. An exhibition entitled 'Wickham and Nelson's Navy'charts the naval careers of two of Nelson's Admirals and one Captain who are buried in Wickham Churchyard.
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
There are hopes to arrange a talk about mills and one about naval connections. Free info sheet. Tea room, limited wheelchair access, refreshments.

The Dip Hole
Bridge Street, Wickham
Located between A32 and Wickham Square in front of Chesapeake Mill
Created in the 1820's to enable people to get fresh water, after the construction of a bridge removed the earlier access, it features substantial thick vaulting.
Open Friday 10am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm Just turn up
Maximum 6 people at a time. Wear Wellington boots.

Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Exit M27 junction 11
Fantastically restored Victorian fort, with daily guided tours and dramatic interpretations. See behind the scenes with special Heritage Open Days tours. Victorian falconry and Victorian dressing up.
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Just turn up
Although most areas are accessible, a few are impractical for wheelchairs. Alternative routes do cover most of the fort. Limited wheelchair access, parking, family friendly, WC.

St Mary's Church
Grounds of Porchester Castle J11 of M27, Fareham, east, or from Portsmouth on A27. Follow 'heritage' signs St Mary's is an ancient priory church within the castle grounds,
Grade I listed, from the early 12th century. A small exhibition of church archives will be on display. There is a quiz for children. Tours will last an hour.
Tours Thursday, Friday & Sunday 2.30pm Just turn up
Maximum 25 people. Teas available. Parking in castle car park. Family friendly, parking, refreshments, WC.

St Peter's Church, Titchfield
Church Street
Two miles west of Fareham railway station, off the Square and behind the Bugle Hotel.
This charming church displays all periods of architecture from Saxon to present day. Remarkable tomb with effigies of the Earls of Southampton. Tours available by regional Blue Badge Guide.
Tours Thursday to Saturday 11am & 2pm, Sunday 2pm Just turn up
Maximum 25 people per tour. Ample parking and toilet facilities in nearby carpark off West Street. This event is linked to events taking place at Titchfield Abbey ½ mile north.

Southwick House, D-Day Map Room
MWS - Southwick Park
From Portsmouth, Portsdown Hill Road, drive on B2177 signpost Southwick
This famous wall map preserved and set for H-Hour on D-Day 6th June 1944 is where General Eisenhower made his historic decision to proceed with the Normandy Landings.
Tours Thursday & Friday 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm and 3.30pm Pre-book on 023 92827261, maximum 20 people per tour.
Arrive 10 mins before tour at Southwick Park Security. People with disabilities can park outside Southwick House. Vehicle licence number required on booking. No refreshment facilities available. Telephone, full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

High Street Conservation Area Walk
High Street Fareham
A guided walk in one of Fareham's premier conservation areas - a Georgian High Street following an original medieval street pattern. Meet at St Peter & St Paul, gate in Osborn Road.
Tour Sunday 10.30am Just turn up
Walk not suitable for children under 10 years. Parking nearby. Limited disabled access, parking.

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Farnborough

Chapel & Cemetery visit
Victoria Road A325, at Clockhouse roundabout at Farnborough, turn into Victoria Rd. After 1/4 mile on right.
Visit to Victorian cemetery. Chapel only viewable from outside.
Tour Thursday 2pm Pre-book on 01252 326589
Full wheelchair access, family friendly.

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Fordingbridge

Life at Rockbourne Roman Villa
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge
Discover what life was like in a Roman Villa. Event led by an archaeologist, dressed as a Roman soldier. Event suitable for families with slightly older children.
Open Thursday, Friday & Sunday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Tours run on a rolling basis according to demand.
Full disabled access, but no hard standing on villa site. Full wheelchair access, parking, family friendly, WC.

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Gosport

Behind the Scenes at Explosion!
Priddy's Hard
From M27 exit J11, A32 follow brown signs
Special conducted tours behind the scenes to see items not normally displayed and the conservation work which goes on at the award-winning museum. Meet at main ticket office.
Tours Thursday - Sunday 11am, 1pm & 3pm Pre-book tours in advance at main reception or tel 02392 505600. Maximum 20 people per tour.
Disabled parking by prior arrangement. Additional entry fee for the museum. Not suitable for children under 10 years. Limited disabled access, parking, WC.

Fort Brockhurst
Gunner's Way, Elson
Located off A32 between Fareham & Gosport
One of the Palmerston's follies, built to defend Portsmouth harbour from a flanking attack by the French. Not usually open to the public. Meet at the main pedestrian gate.
Tours Thursday-Sunday 10am, 12noon & 2pm Pre-book on 02392 378291. Maximum 30 people per tour.
Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Fort Rowner, HMS Sultan
Caledonia Gate, HMS Sultan, Military Road 1856
Palmerston fort with casements and a keep, surrounded by a moat. Usually closed to the public. Children must be accompanied by their parents.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 9.45am, 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm Pre-book via Gosport Tourist Information Centre tel 02392 522944 from 20 August. Maximum 30 people per tour.
Not suitable for wheelchairs. Parking, WC.

Institute of Naval Medicine
Monckton House, Crescent Road, Alverstoke
Via M27 Junction 11. Take A32 to Gosport, follow signs for Stokes Bay & then to Institute.
Monckton House is a mid 1800's building containing the historical library of the Royal Naval Medical Service. Brief talk on the history and then tour.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm Tickets must be pre-booked via Gosport Tourist Information Centre tel 02392 522944 from 20 August. Not suitable for children under 10 yrs. Older children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 20 people per tour.
Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Royal Hospital Haslar
Haslar Road
Take A32 to Gosport into South Street, left into Haslar Road
A 250 year old military hospital, opened in 1753. Once regarded as the largest red brick building in Europe, it is an impressive hospital of Georgian design. Meet at main gate for tours.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 9.30am, 11,30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Pre-book via Gosport Tourist Information Centre tel 02392 522 944 from 20 August. Maximum 20 people per tour. Tours last approx 1.5 hours. There will be two tours at each time shown on Saturday only.
Parking.

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Hamble

St Andrews Church
High Street, Hamble
From Junction 8 M27
Discover links with Winchester College and observe its beautiful features, some dating back to Norman times. Also learn about the first Englishman to fly!
Tour Saturday 2pm Just turn up

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Havant

St Thomas A Becket's Church
Church Lane, Warblington
South of A27 Emsworth junction 11th-12th century
Grade I listed church in walled churchyard with two grave watchers huts (from times of body snatching), interesting range of old tombstones.
Open Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am-11.30am & 2pm - 6pm, Sunday 12.30pm -5pm (taking into account weddings & services) Just turn up
Limited parking in Church Lane & Pook Lane. Donations welcome. Tea & coffee available. Parking can be limited especially when there is a wedding. Limited wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

Stansted Park
Rowlands Castle
Follow brown heritage signs from A27 & A3M
A stately home with an ancient chapel and an amazing 'below stairs experience'. The contrast between the state rooms and the servants quarters give a fascinating insight into life in Edwardian times. Also offers garden centre, tea room, arboretum and extensive grounds.
Open Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Last entry 4pm. Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

The Waterloo Room
The Elms, 2 Lower Road, Bedhampton
1 mile west of Havant, close to A3 junction with M27
The Waterloo Room was built to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, to entertain the Duke of Wellington.
Open Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 4pm Just turn up Maximum
40 people at any time.

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Lymington

Hurst Point Lighthouse Acetylene Generator Room
Hurst Spit, Keyhaven
See an acetylene generating plant which provided power for the two lighthouses from 1922 to 1970. Newly refurbished. Last remaining complete example.
Open Thursday - Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm Just turn up
Accessible via ferry from Keyhaven Quay, Keyhaven (ferry fares apply) .

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Portsmouth

Guided Tours of Eastney Fort East
Royal Marines Museum, Southsea
Special guided tours of one of Portsmouth's Victorian forts. Must be booked in advance. Tours start from the Royal Marines Museum.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Pre-book tours on 02392 819385. Maximum 20-30 people per tour
Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

HMS Excellent (Whale Island)
Follow M27 into Portsmouth, turn off M275 for Whale Island
An island constructed by convicts which became a naval gunnery school. Tour the grounds and Victorian buildings, view the museum, church and state funeral gun carriage.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

The New Theatre Royal
20-24 Guildhall Walk
A beautiful Victorian theatre currently under renovation. Meet in theatre foyer.
Tours Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11am - 4pm on the hour. Sunday 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Pre-book on 02392 649000.
Wheelchair access ground floor only. Limited wheelchair access, WC.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Take J12 off M27. Follow M275 & signs to Historic Waterfront/Dockyard
Four exciting events are taking place at the Historic Dockyard, where naval history is brought to life. See below for details. A ticket is required to visit the attractions but not to take part in the tours.
Pre-booking is essential on 02392 861533.
Retailers & caterers on site have disabled access. Parking off-site. New for 2005, refreshments, family friendly, parking (disabled only), WC

HMS Victory
Behind-the-scenes tours on board Nelson's Flagship, HMS Victory.
Tours Thursday & Friday 9.15am Maximum 15 people per tour. Meet at entrance to HMS Victory. Mary Rose Museum
Exclusive, hour-long, behind-the-scenes tours of the Mary Rose reserve collection. This provides a rare opportunity to see artefacts not normally on display to members of the public. Meet in the museum. .
Tours Thursday & Friday 11am & 2pm Maximum 24 people per tourPortsmouth Historic Dockyard - Picture This
A selection of exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours, at the home of HMS Victory, Royal Naval Museum, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior and Action Stations.
Also, a children's photo competition, and child's craft activity is being organised. Children are invited to take photographs of anything that takes their interest on site to take part in the competition.
Tours Thursday - Sunday Please ring for tour times for each attraction. Numbers are limited. Royal Naval Museum
Storehouse 11, HM Naval Base
Behind-the-scenes tours of the 18th century naval storehouses and reserve collection. This provides a rare opportunity to see highlights such as figureheads, the enigma machine & others.
Why not also come along to 'Fish & Ships!' a 2 hour drop-in craft activity on Saturday at 11am and 1pm for children of all ages, no booking required. Meet at the museum entrance.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm Maximum 25 people per tour.

St Agatha's Church
Market Way
Follow signs for historic ships & Cascades car park. Five minutes walk from Portsmouth and Southsea railway.
Historic church. Tours, talks, exhibition, recitals, displays, refreshments and shop. Everyone welcome.
Open Thursday & Friday 10.30am - 4pm, Saturday 12noon - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, refreshments.

Square Tower
Broad Street
At bottom end of the High Street, A3 (Old Portsmouth)
A chance to look around one of Portsmouth's oldest buildings. Find out about its varied history, from Tudor govenor's residence to 18th century meat store.
Open Sunday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Pay & Display parking on street. Limited wheelchair access.

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Ringwood

Ringwood Meeting House
Meeting House Lane West edge of New Forest on A31. Faces car park close to visitor centre.
Built in 1727, this is possibly the best example in Hampshire of an early Nonconformist chapel, complete with family box pews and galleries. Temporary local history exhibition and interpretation of the building on the ground floor. Permanent local photographs and exhibits in the galleries.
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, WC

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Romsey

King John's House & Romsey Heritage Centre
Church Street Follow heritage signs in town centre. Located next to the post office.
The complex combines history of medieval King John's House and Tudor cottage with the heritage of Romsey in adjoining Victorian heritage centre with lift. Period gardens and traditional tea room.
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, family friendly, refreshments, WC.

Romsey Cemetery Chapels
Botley Road Cemetery 1 ¼ mile from town centre via A3090 Winchester Rd & Botley Rd
The Romsey Cemetery Chapels date from 1857. The Anglican chapel in Gothic style is infrequently used. The Nonconformist chapel in Italianate style has been converted to a heritage and architectural salvage store. Items will be displayed. Tours of the cemetery will be available.
Open Sunday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited parking Limited wheelchair access, family friendly, parking, WC.

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Southampton

Access to God's House Tower Roof
Museum of Archaeology, Winkle Street
Off High St or via archway from Town Quay Rd
Access to tower roof at God's House Tower. Views over Southampton water & shipping.
Open Saturday 10am - 12noon & 1pm - 4pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm Just turn up
No disabled access to the roof. Steep, slippery steps.

Tour of Mayoral Rooms
Civic Centre
Use main entrance to Civic Centre. First floor, up main staircase.
30 minute tours of the Mayoral Rooms, with splendid 1930's décor. Civic regalia and treasures will also be on show.
Meet outside Mayor's room.
Tours Thursday 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm. Pre-book on 02380 635904. Maximum 30 people per tour.
Disabled parking is available but must be pre-booked tel 023 8083 2700. Full wheelchair access, WC.

Medieval Merchant's House
58 French Street
Just off Castle Way, between High St & Bugle St, near city centre
Built in c1290 by merchant John Fortin, this residence and place of business was located on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Just turn up
NCP
Parking locally. Two steps into building. Limited disabled access, WC.

Millais Gallery
Southampton Institute
East Park Terrace
A city centre public art gallery in Southampton Institute's main campus showing mainly contemporary visual arts. Drawings, paintings and installations by Zoe Mendleson will be on display.
Open Thurday 10am - 7pm, Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Southampton Archives Tour
Basement of South Block, Civic Centre
Go to main reception at Civic Centre, where directions will be given.
Guided tour of Southampton's Archives, usually closed on Monday. The collections date from 1199 to the present day and cover all aspects of Southampton's past.
Tour Monday 12 September 11am Pre-book on 02380 832251(not Mondays), maximum 40 people on tour.
Disabled entrance to main reception at Civic Centre. Limited parking. Full wheelchair access, parking.

Town Gunner Tour of Medieval Southampton
Museum of Archaeology, God's House Tower, Winkle Street
Bottom of High St, or through stone arch from Town Quay Rd
Southampton's medieval town gunner will take you on a walking tour of Southampton's medieval defences.
Tours Friday & Saturday 1pm - 3pm Pre-book on 02380 635904. Maximum 20 people per tour.
A BSL interpreter will accompany the tour on Friday.

Townhill Park House
The Gregg School, Cutbush Lane, West End
Off A27 between Swaythling, Soton & West End. Turn into Townhill Way, then Atlantic Park View signposted the Gregg School.
Townhill Park House, built in 1910 for Lord Swaythling, is now a school. Gertrude Jekyll designed the sunk garden, pergola and herb garden (under restoration). Extensive grounds. Teas. Guided tours of house, a Grade II listed building.
Open Sunday 2pm - 5pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, refreshments, parking.

Tudor House & Garden Open Day
Bugle Street Off Town Quay Rd in Old Town area.
An opportunity to see inside the building, currently closed for repair. Find out what secrets we're uncovering!
Tours Saturday 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Pre-book tours tel 02380 635904 or email museum@southampton.gov.uk. in advance.
Disabled access to ground floor & garden only. You may also turn up 10am - 4pm if not taking a tour. One disabled parking space outside building. BSL interpreter will accompany one of the tours - please ring for details. Limited wheelchair access, WC.

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Tadley

Coach House, Ewhurst Park
Ramsdell, Tadley
From J6 on M3 take A339 towards Newbury. After 6 miles turn right (signposted Ewhurst Park, single track). After 1/4 mile left by cream coloured house. Follow road to top of hill, signposts for Coach House.
18th century coach house with mansard roof added circa 1900 and clock tower with working 'blacksmith's' clock. Building is unsafe to enter, but can be viewed from outside. Meet outside the Coach House.
Tours Saturday 10am & 3pm, Sunday 3pm Pre-book on 01256 889488. Maximum 25-30 people per tour.
Outside is on uneven ground. Parking.

Pamber Place Gardens
Pamber End, Tadley
Left after Queen's College Arms towards Charter Alley, right at T-junction
Jacobean manor farmhouse with Edwardian garden and c1750 wall. Gardens only open to the public.
Open Friday 11am - 5pm Pre-book visit on 01256 845686. Maximum 8 visitors per hour.
Disabled parking only in the yard. Limited wheelchair access.

Pamber Priory
Pamber End, Basingstoke A340 north from Basingstoke, left beyond the College Arms pub
A magnificent remnant of a Benedictine Priory completed c.1130, used by King Henry III. Currently a functioning Anglican church.
Open Friday & Sunday 12noon - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm Just turn up
Tours available during the day.
Video footage. Full wheelchair access, parking.

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Winchester

Abbey House, Broadway
An elegant property built around 1700 on the site of a former Nunnaminster. Extensive refurbishment during 1982-83 in 18th century style restoring the house to its original splendour. Join a pre-booked tour with a Blue Badge guide to catch a glimpse of the Mayor's official residence.
Meet at entrance.
Tours Saturday 10.30am & 2.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm Pre-book on 01962 840500, maximum 15 people per tour.
Wheelchair access ground floor only. Limited wheelchair access.

Barter Memorial Chapel
Butterfield Block, Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Located on Romsey Road A3090
The Barter Memorial Chapel is the original hospital chapel, now used as a meeting room. Florence Nightingale advised that the chapel should be in a separate building but was overruled by the architect who saw the chapel at the top of his building as its crowning feature. Meet at main reception, Butterfield Block.
Tours Saturday & Sunday 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Just turn up
Wheelchair access to ground floor of chapel. Parking in multi storey car park (charge applies). Limited wheelchair access, WC.

The Bishop's Palace Wolvesey
Next to Wolvesey Castle. Junction of College Walk with College Street
Tours of chapel and Bishops' portraits in the historic home of the Bishop of Winchester, built in 1684 and set in lovely gardens. Access to gardens also.
Tours Saturday 10.15am - 4.30pm Tours every 15 minutes between 10.15am and 12.15pm and between 2pm and 3.45pm. Tours last 45 min. Last tour 3.45pm. Pre-book tel 01962 840500, max 10 people per tour.
Wheelchair access ground floor only. Limited wheelchair access, WC .

Chesil Theatre
Chesil Street
Formerly the church of St Peter-upon-Chesulle (12th century). Now converted into a 70 seat theatre with a year-round programme of productions. Winchester Dramatic Society members will be available to answer questions.
Open Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, WC.

The Great Hall & Queen Eleanor's Garden
Castle Avenue, top of the High Street
Guided tours of the Great Hall, Queen Eleanor's Garden, the Grand Jury Room and Law Library. The Great Hall resident gardener Emma Miller will also be available to talk to visitors throughout the day. Please note the Saturday tours tie in with the tours from the Law Courts (see event below for further details).
Tours Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm on the hour- Just turn up. Tours will take 30-45 minutes. Maximum 20 people per group. If you miss joining a tour because of over-capacity, you will get priority for the next available tour.
Disabled access to the Great Hall, shop and gallery. No disabled access to the Grand Jury Room and Law Library. Limited wheelchair access, WC.

The Combined Court Centre The Law Courts & Great Hall
Top of the High Street
Pre-booked guided tours of the court building, Jury Room and holding cells. Tours begin in the court cells and end 45 mins later at the Wedding Gates that divide the Great Hall and the Law Courts. It will then pass through to the Great Hall. Three performances of the Summoning of Everyman, a medieval morality play, will take place on the cobbles between the Law Courts and the Great Hall, performed by local actors and members of staff.
Tours Saturday 10am - 3pm (4 tours per hour every 15 minutes until 3pm) Performances Saturday 11am, 1pm & 3pm Pre-book on 01962 840500. Maximum 15-20 people per tour. A tour will be run for people with limited abilities.
Limited wheelchair access, WC.

First Church of Christ, Scientist
58 Tower Street
Top of High St, opposite Tower Street car park
Built in 1848 for St Thomas' Boys' School. The architect, John Colson ARIBA, was Architectural Surveyor to the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral for forty years. Displays cover the history of the site and give fascinating insight into a Victorian school ethos
Open Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm Just turn up
Parking opposite in Tower Street car park (charge applies). Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

The Gurkha Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road
Close to Westgate on High Street and The Great Hall.
Housed in the short block of Peninsula Square, this museum commemorates services of the Gurkhas to the British since 1815. Tours include visits to the gallery, where pictures, medals and statues are on display.
Open Saturday 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm), Sunday 12noon to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, WC.

Hockley Water Mill
Twyford
1 km south of Hockley junction of M3 on B3335. On public footpath at Church Lane, Twyford/B3335 junction.
An 1803 water driven corn mill with working wheel. Unusual horizontal mainshaft was used to drive barn machinery as well as flour stones.
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4.30pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access.

Hospital of St Cross
St Cross Road
Via B3335 from M3 Junction 11
The hospital was founded in 1132 for the purpose of providing alms for "13 poor brothers" and needy travellers. Today, visitors are still given the Wayfarers Dole - a smaller beaker of beer and a morsel of bread - should they request it. This year, additional access will be given to the Brothers' Library and the Trustees' Room, with Georgian pannelling and a stained glass window.
Open Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 4 pm. Just turn up
Uneven floors and cobbles. Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Hyde Abbey House
Hyde Street
A chance to view remarkable Elizabethan and Jacobean decorative features including a large plaster ceiling, painted panelling with a carved frieze, statuary and architectural fragments.
Meet at Historic Resources Centre, 75 Hyde Street, opposite Hyde Abbey House.
Tours Saturday 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm Pre-book on 01962 840500, maximum 15 people per tour.
WC.

The King's Royal Hussars Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road
Close to Westgate on High St and The Great Hall
Visit the Home Headquarters' Picture and Photograph Gallery above the museum, not normally open to the public. Grade II listed building and formal garden in redeveloped barracks.
Open Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 4pm Just turn up
Limited parking in front of museum. Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

The Light Infantry Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road
From Westgate travel up Romsey Rd for 100m. Left into Barracks.
The Light Infantry Museum will open for the weekend with various audio visual presentations.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Magdalen Hill Down
Butterfly Reserve Alresford Road
A guided walk to see wild flowers and butterfly habitat created on what was an arable field. Superb views of Winchester.
Meet in car park opposite Magdalen Hill Cemetery on B3404 east of Winchester
Tour Saturday & Sunday 10.30am Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, family friendly.

Museum Stores Tours
Hampshire County Council Museums Service, Chilcomb House,
Chilcomb Lane 1/4 mile from exit of M3, 2nd exit from slip road roundabout, turn right after 200yds
The Chilcomb House site is the operational centre for a network of museums throughout Hampshire, and home to the county's collections, which are cared for on site in a series of specialist facilities.
Tours Thursday - Sunday 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm Pre-book on 01962 826700, maximum 20 people per tour. Two tours per day on Thursday and Friday, and four tours on Saturday and Sunday, numbers permitting. Not suitable for children under 8 yrs old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited wheelchair access, parking, WC.

Old Chesil Rectory
Chesil Street
Dating from the mid 15th century, the Chesil Rectory is one of the best preserved medieval buildings in Winchester. Enjoy a rare opportunity to join a guided tour and learn more about the building, now home to the City's only Michelin starred restaurant.
Tours Saturday 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 4.30pm & 5pm, Sunday 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am & 12noon Pre-book on 01962 851555, maximum 15 people on each tour.
Limited wheelchair access, WC.

The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum & Memorial Garden
Serle's House, Southgate Street
300 years of the history of the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Uniforms, medals and memorabilia from Blenheim to Northern Ireland. Sit and relax in the Memorial Garden.
Open Thursday & Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, WC.

St John's House, Broadway
A 13th century undercroft, originally built as a hospital to provide care and shelter for the sick and poor of the city. Subsequently extended in the 18th century to provide an elegant assembly room, now home to the Immanuel church.
Open Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, WC.

St Lawrence's Church
The Square
A small 15th century church squeezed between High Street shops, situated by Buttercross.
Open Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access.

St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate
St Swithun Street
Unusually situated over one of two remaining medieval gates at the entrance to Cathedral Close, behind the Cathedral.
Open Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm Just turn up
Steep access stairway. No wheelchair access.

Theatre Royal
Jewry Street
Theatre Royal Winchester was refurbished and re-opened in October 2001 and opens to the public for the weekend with a whole wide range of activities to suit all ages. There will be tours, craft activities, live performances, face painting, history trails and stalls to browse over.
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pmJust turn up
Tours Saturday 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm, Sunday 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm Pre-book on 01962 840440. Maximum 15 people on tours. It would be useful to know in advance if someone with walking difficulties wants to attend.
Full wheelchair access, family friendly, WC.

Twyford Waterworks
Hazeley Road, Twyford
Sign posted from Twyford Post Office
Edwardian water pumping station and lime kilns featuring narrow gauge railway and variety of engines. Tours run throughout the day and the railway will be in operation
Open Sunday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, parking, refreshments, WC.

University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
On this day the chapel on our King Alfred campus will be open to visitors to see the Pre-Raphaelite angels uncovered in 2003. Formerly University College Winchester.
Open Saturday 11am - 4pm Just turn up
Limited wheelchair access, parking.

Winchester Cathedral
The Close
A place of worship for over 900 years, longest medieval Cathedral in Europe, tombs of early English Kings, Jane Austen and other treasures.
Open Saturday Just turn up
Opening of the Library, Treasury and Triforium Gallery 10.30am-4pm. Masonry & vestment display as well as Friends of Winchester Cathedral display. Guided tours 10am-1pm & 1.30pm-4pm. Tower tours 10am-1pm & 1.30pm-4pm (tickets issued on the day, maximum 12 people per tour). Organ Recital 1pm-1.30pm. Cathedral bellringers display 9.30am-4.30pm.
Limited wheelchair access, WC.

Winchester City Mill
Bridge Street
18th century restored mill owned by the National Trust. Tours and children's activities available on both days. National Trust Guide available on Sunday. Art activities. Milling demonstrations 2pm-4pm.
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Just turn up
Parking 200 yds Chesil Street. Limited wheelchair access, family friendly.

Winchester College College
South of city centre, follow signs from Cathedral Close
Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country and has been described as one of the finest collections of historic buildings in southern England. Meet at porter's lodge off College Street.
Tours Saturday 10.15am, 12noon, 2.15pm & 3.30pm, Sunday 2.15pm & 3.30pm Entry by guided tour only - pre-book on 01962 621209 or obtain ticket on the day.
No smoking. Courtyards & footpaths can be uneven & slippery. Partly steep stairs. Limited wheelchair access, WC.

Winchester Heritage Centre
32 Upper Brook Street
A listed pair of Artisans' cottages dating from the early 19th century, saved from demolition and restored by the City of Winchester Trust and now partly used as the Trust's headquarters. An exhibition on the redevelopment of Friarsgate is being held.
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm Just turn up Maximum 10 people at a time.
Close to short stay parking. Limited wheelchair access, WC.

Winchester Guildhall, Broadway
Next to the Tourist Information Centre
This fine Victorian building is regularly used for meetings, weddings, dinners and other events. Take advantage of this opportunity to view the civic silver collection, normally housed in the vaults, and view some of the Guildhall's art collection.
Open Sunday 10am - 4pm Just turn up
Full disabled access, WC.

Winchester Quaker Meeting House
16 Colebrook Street
Colebrook St is parallel to the Broadway. House is halfway along street
An 18th century house, formerly a rectory and now a Quaker Meeting House. Used for Quaker meetings, for worship and community activities. The house has a beautiful walled garden. There will be tea available.
Open Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 4.30pm Just turn up
Car parks nearby. No parking at Meeting House. Children welcome. Refreshments, WC.

Worthy Park House
Worthy Park Drive, Abbots Worthy
A33 northbound to Basingstoke. 1st right turning B3047, 2nd turning on left
Grade II listed building designed by Robert Smirke (architect of British Museum). Constructed in 1820s - elegant drawing rooms with fine detailing to ceilings and doorways. Now the home of Prince's Mead School, a co-educational day school for children aged 3-11 years old.
Open Saturday 10am - 2pm, Sunday 11am - 2pm Just turn up
Full wheelchair access, parking, WC.