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Museums and heritage

Hampshire's museums and historic sites have something for all ages and there's plenty to keep the family entertained. If you like aircraft, submarines, ships, science, local history, literature, castles, Roman villas or Iron Age forts it's all here.

Experience history in motion as you travel by steam or heritage diesel train on the Watercress Line through the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Visit the oldest working silk mill in Britain, Whitchurch Silk Mill, and travel back in time at Milestones, Hampshire's Living History Museum in Basingstoke where costumed actors help bring the streets of old to life.

One of Hampshire's jewels in the crown is Winchester's 13th century Great Hall and the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, 'The Round Table of King Arthur'. Closeby, located in the stunning Peninsula Barracks, are Winchester's Military Museums, an outstanding collection of six of the British Army's finest regiments including the Gurkha Museum and Horse Power - the Museum of the King's Royal Hussars.

Winchester Cathedral boasts the longest nave in Europe, an ancient library and an atmospheric Norman crypt which houses the Sound II statue by Antony Gormely. Romsey Abbey has a large programme of concerts and is now one of the largest parish churches in England. Netley Abbey near Southampton offers a tranquil setting with extensive ruins of a 13th century Cistercian abbey, and the medieval Hospital of St Cross in Winchester is a hidden gem, nestled in the water meadows alongside the River Itchen. 


History Revealed - find out more about museums in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

History Revealed

If you’re looking to discover more about Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s fascinating past and how it touches our lives today, look no further than the History Revealed website. Fun and intriguing days out are guaranteed with something to inspire every member of the family.  You’ll want to come back time and time again to uncover our amazing history and make your own memories.

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    Basing House

    Basing, Basingstoke

    Discover the many stories of Basing House, a nationally important historical site. This magnificent attraction dates from the Norman period and was the site of the largest private house in Tudor England.

  2. Victory

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    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

    Portsmouth

    Remember when you visited Portsmouth Historic Dockyard? You Will.

    For full details of all the Historic Dockyard has to offer and the latest news use the weblink above.

  3. Rockbourne Roman Villa

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    Rockbourne Roman Villa

    Fordingbridge

    Visit the remains of the largest known Roman Villa in the area.

  4. Grayshott Pottery

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    Grayshott Pottery and Jolleys Café

    Grayshott

    Discover Grayshott Pottery and Jolleys Café
    Shopping or time for Coffee, Lunch and Tea  There is plenty to enjoy at Grayshott Pottery.  It has a studio gallery where visitors can buy the work of many of the Pottery’s designers and decorators.  It also has an extensive gift and...

  5. Jane Austen's House Museum

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    Jane Austen's House Museum

    The novelist Jane Austen is known worldwide for her popular novels describing the society of pre-industrial England.

  6. Milestones

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    Milestones

    Basingstoke

    The museum is suitable for all ages, with plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Younger visitors can explore the museum's specially created Post Office and explore the museum through a range of I-Spy trails.

  7. Gilbert White's House

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    Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection

    Selborne

    Historic house and garden, home of Gilbert White, author of 'The Natural History of Selborne'. Exhibition on Frank Oates, explorer and Capt Lawrence Oates of Antarctic fame.

  8. Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower

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    Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

    Gosport

    The amazing story of naval firepower, from gunpowder to the Exocet, in an exciting visitor experience for all the family on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

  9. Manor Farm

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    Manor Farm (Farm and Museum)

    Southampton

    Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 - living history site.

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    Bedales Arts

    Petersfield

    BEDALES ARTS
    a programme for lively minds