This museum and heritage centre is dedicated to the industrial past of the area. The brickworks has been an important component in this community...

Calshot Castle formed part of the chain of costal forts built by Henry VIII in 1539. Its strategic importance, alongside the deep-water channel between Southampton...

Titchfield Abbey is located just to the north of the small community of Titchfield and was once one of the most important Premonstratensian abbey’s in...

There are more than 240 acres of parkland, woodland and foreshore areas to be explored here. The park is in the grounds of an old...

The Hovercraft museum is one of the few collections anywhere in the world entirely dedicated to hovercraft. Located on the site of the former...

Osborne House was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845 and used as a retreat away from stresses and court life. Today it...

This museum tells the story of the town of Fareham and the Borough of Porchester, set in a beautiful Georgian building. The Local Gallery...

Cowes Maritime Museum celebrates the long tradition of nautical affairs that have gone on in the town and across the whole Isle of Wight....

This centre is a thriving and well loved theatre and community arts centre that is at the very heart of the community and social affairs...

This windmill is part of the heritage of the region, and for many years served as an important part of the industry of the area,...

A spectacular 200-acre woodland garden, world famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and magnolias. The daffodil meadow, rock garden, rose garden, cascades,...

Portchester Castle started life as a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort and visitors can still see the multi-towered walls which are among the most complete in...

Portchester Castle’s origins are Roman with much of the present building dating from the early 12th century, since when its history has been synonymous with...

Historically, this gallery has been a place where a whole generation of artists exhibited their works and were discovered by the art scene. Amongst...

Overlooking the Portsmouth Harbour is the Victorian fortress of Fort Nelson. It is home to the Royal Armouries’ collection of more than 350 historic big...

The Hampshire and Wight Maritime Archaeology Centre is concerned with the great deal of shipwrecks and other interesting pieces that can be discovered beneath the...

Palace House, once the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey contains the resident Montagu family treasures, portraits, photographs and memorabilia. Set in the beautiful gardens overlooking...

This interesting little local history and heritage centre is situated in Bitterne, what would have once been a completely isolated community, but what has in...

This aviation museum represents one of the most extensive collections of aeroplanes and related artefacts to be found in Southern England. The museum tells...

With a beautiful riverside setting this historic, picturesque 18th century shipbuilding village is where ships for Nelson’s fleet were built. The Buckler’s Hard Story together...

This 15th Century timber framed structure has been through many facelifts and incarnations during its time at the heart of Southampton. In 1634 the...

The Museum of Archaeology is in Gods House Tower, on Southampton’s medieval walls. It tells the story of Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton using objects...

This intriguing museum is based in the only medieval woolhouse remaining in Southampton. The structure has a history that dates back to around 1400....

Tudor House is one of the most important and best-known features of Southampton, with a history that dates back over five hundred years. The...

The Maritime Heritage Museum exhibits 60 small, attractive and unique craft with special displays. Just added are genuine Gipsy Moth IV items. Restoration of historic...

Hailed by The Times as ‘undeniably gripping’, this award-winning museum tells the amazing technological and human story of naval firepower, from gunpowder to modern missiles....

The Millais Gallery is a public art gallery with a commitment to the exhibition of first class contemporary visual art. The gallery is based...

“Shieldhall” is a classic steam ship owned and operated by The Solent Steam Packet Ltd., which is a charity run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Twin...

Spice Art Studios showcase a wide variety of contemporary artworks by artists from across the region, showing pieces that are inspired by a wealth of...

Southampton Guildhall is one of the largest multi-purpose entertainment venues in the south of England. The most popular events remain rock and pop concerts and...

20th Century British art is the speciality of this first class art gallery at the very centre of Southampton. The extensive series of exhibits...

This interesting reconstruction of many of the facets of a village from the 17th Century is a fascinating place to visit if you are in...

This hands-on history and science centre has been specifically designed to appeal to young people, although there is something for all ages on offer here....

Gosport Discovery Centre offers all ages a chance to get involved in the history of the area and learn more about how Gosport and its...

The Hampshire Naval Collection covers all aspects of naval life from the Merchant navy through to the conflicts that the Royal Navy have bee involved...

The history of the Royal Navy and its people stems back over a thousand years. Out interactive exhibitions tell the story of the sailing navy,...

The Royal Military Police have a history that can be traced back to Tudor times, and this museum examines the many changes that have occurred...

Visit Marwell Zoological Park near Winchester, Hampshire, and you will be amazed at the wonderful variety of beautiful and unusual animals. There are over 200...

The steam powered HMS Warrior was one of the great prides of the Royal Navy in Queen Victoria’s reign. Harnessing the power of steam,...

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to three famous warships. Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the first iron hulled armoured battleship HMS Warrior 1860 and King...