Tours & Trails
Basing House
Basing House – A lost Tudor Palace
18 June 2019 to 29 October 2019
Basing House was the grandest and most important private household in Tudor England and was also a primary target for destruction by Oliver Cromwell during the first English Civil War.
To date only the Holler engraving (c.1643) provides an accurate external depiction of the Old and New Houses.
Find out moreChildren and family activities
Forest Arts Centre
19 October 2019
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure...
Forest Arts Centre
20 October 2019
10 November 2019
15 December 2019
On the second Sunday of the month Bearface Theatre invite you to join them for family fun and games. They will take you on an imaginary journey, you can take part as little or as much as you want. On...
Forest Arts Centre
7 October 2019
14 October 2019
21 October 2019
*Change of time - 4.30pm - 6pm* Introductory Offer £5.50 Pay As You Go from 1 Oct - 21 Oct 16 Sept - 9 Dec (no class 28 Oct) Tribe - the alternative stage school Are you a master of making up stories,...
Exhibitions
Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery
24 September 2019 - 11 January 2020
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of Britain's most influential post-war designers.
Gosport Gallery
27 September - 31 December 2019
Dust down your Rubik's Cube™ and grab your legwarmers for a warp-speed trip back to the 80s! The fantastic new exhibition I Grew Up 80s at Gosport Gallery will give an entire generation a chance to...
Eastleigh Museum
28 September - 10 November 2019
Join Eastleigh Twinning Association to celebrate their twin town Kornwestheim in Germany and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges in France. The display includes the twinning charters and gifts from our twin...
Music
Forest Arts Centre
17 October 2019
With 25 years of unrivalled musical partnership and gathering nominations, awards and critical acclaim along the way, British artists and singer-songwriters Chris While and Julie Matthews are...
West End Centre
19 October 2019
Catholic Action formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2015 where upon impressing on the Glasgow music scene, the band signed an exclusive recording contract and released their debut album, ‘In Memory Of ’,...
West End Centre
25 October 2019
Take a Bite Tour Holy Moly & The Crackers make riotous party music for the masses. Their upcoming album, Take A Bite , is concise, passionate take on folk, blues and indie rock. The sound of a band...
Theatre
Forest Arts Centre
23 October 2019
Spine-tingling tales of the supernatural from E.F. Benson’s brilliant collection of ghost stories, Night Terrors. Masterful storytelling from Gerard Logan, who from the deceptive comfort of an easy...
Forest Arts Centre
25 October 2019
“What did thy song bode, lady? Hark, canst thou hear me? I will play the swan, And die in music…” It’s stormy outside. In here, tensions are simmering. As a touring swing band gather for their next...
Comedy
West End Centre
18 October 2019
Humble Pi : Matt Parker's Comedy of Maths Errors Matt Parker is a stand-up comedian and mathematician. He appears regularly on TV and online: as well as being a presenter on the Discovery Channel his...
Forest Arts Centre
19 October 2019
Star of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Josh (BBC3) and co-writer and star of Radio 4’s Small Scenes , Henry’s latest show is a unique mixture of stand-up comedy and illustration which took the...
Ashcroft Arts Centre
24 October 2019
Greetings. I am one of the world’s comedians and I’m here to tell ye about my show. Have you ever considered the unique predicament of the soft-shell crab? Well I have. That animal is absolutely...
Things to do in Winchester
City Space, Winchester Discovery Centre
11 October - 17 November 2019
Celebrating their 100th anniversary, this year’s display of Winchester Art Club’s members work includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, woodcarving and textiles. The submissions have been judged by...
Winchester and the Norman Conquest
19 October 2019
A one-day symposium dedicated to exploring the impact of the Norman Conquest on Winchester Saturday 19 October 2019, 9:00am - 5:30pm The King Alfred Conference Chamber, Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH...
Winchester City Museum
26 October 2019
27 October 2019
Winchester City Museum is delighted to welcome back Weorod for a weekend of Historical Interpretation in the recently re-opened Gallery of 1000 Years . They will be bringing with them their usual...
Half Term Activities
Milestones Museum
26 October - 03 November 2019
Milestones will be OPEN Monday during half term, 10am - 4.45pm! Calling all witches and wizards, monsters and zombies, ghosts and skeletons! Dress to distress in your scariest costume on the streets...
Gosport Gallery
29 October 2019
The Army Flying Museum is coming to Gosport. Discover more about the army in the air! Dress up, guess the smells, find out about Gosport’s connection to the Royal Flying Corps in WWI. Make your own D...
Winchester City Museum
30 October 2019
Visit the museum for a late night opening and have a go at a series of Halloween themed family make-and-take activities, including a creepy spirits trail! This drop-in family event runs from 6pm - 8pm...
Classes
Forest Arts Centre
3 October 2019
10 October 2019
17 October 2019
24 October 2019
31 October 2019
7 November 2019
14 November 2019
21 November 2019
28 November 2019
5 December 2019
12 December 2019
19 December 2019
12th Sept - 12th Dec 2019 (no class 31st Oct) Thursday 13:30-16:30 A drop-in, untutored session for practising artists who want to share work in our comfortable art studio. This friendly group share...
Forest Arts Centre
11 October 2019
18 October 2019
25 October 2019
1 November 2019
8 November 2019
13th Sept (taster week) 4th Oct - 8th Nov 2019 This group is open to anyone who enjoys singing and has a neurological condition e.g. Parkinson’s, a stroke, dementia. You do not need to have a great...
Forest Arts Centre
7 October 2019
14 October 2019
21 October 2019
4 November 2019
11 November 2019
18 November 2019
25 November 2019
2 December 2019
9 December 2019
9 Sep - 9 Dec (no sessions w/c 28 October) An untutored and informal life drawing group with a group of 5 life models, which rotate on a weekly basis. This is class is relaxed and friendly, perfect...
Workshops
Andover Museum
18 October 2019
7 December 2019
Join our experienced tutor Deborah Wheeler for a one day candle making workshop where you'll learn to make candles and add scents. Great to take home as gifts or a treat for yourself! This one day...
Forest Arts Centre
19 October 2019
Breaking down the banter and understanding the text. As part of the Play on Words, New Milton Literary Festival, induldge in a day of Shakespearian exploration in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Tutor:...
West End Centre
19 October 2019
Saturday 19 October 10:30am - 1:30pm Master the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens. Each person on the course will leave with their own Kuretake Fudegokochi Japanese brush pen, and Sophie’s...
Things to do in Hampshire
Forest Arts Centre
19 October 2019
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure...
Forest Arts Centre
20 October 2019
10 November 2019
15 December 2019
On the second Sunday of the month Bearface Theatre invite you to join them for family fun and games. They will take you on an imaginary journey, you can take part as little or as much as you want. On...
Forest Arts Centre
7 October 2019
14 October 2019
21 October 2019
*Change of time - 4.30pm - 6pm* Introductory Offer £5.50 Pay As You Go from 1 Oct - 21 Oct 16 Sept - 9 Dec (no class 28 Oct) Tribe - the alternative stage school Are you a master of making up stories,...
Halloween
Bursledon Windmill
26 October 2019
27 October 2019
Come along to the mill for some a family friendly Halloween fun. There will be creepy crawly crafts, mysterious goings on and seasonal hot drinks and snacks!
Andover Museum
26 October - 02 November 2019
Watch this space, our What's On page and our Facebook page in the run up to Halloween for information about our Halloween craft activities for children on selected dates and times during half term....
Milestones Museum
26 October - 03 November 2019
Milestones will be OPEN Monday during half term, 10am - 4.45pm! Calling all witches and wizards, monsters and zombies, ghosts and skeletons! Dress to distress in your scariest costume on the streets...
Christmas
Eastleigh Museum
16 November 2019
Come to Eastleigh Museum and visit Santa in his grotto and receive a gift! The grotto is suitable for all ages and siblings can go in together. No booking required.
Andover Museum
21 November 2019
Join us for this popular one day workshop with tutor Judith Needham, where you'll learn how to make a willow angel and Christmas decorations. This workshop is suitable for persons aged 14 and over....
Eastleigh Museum
23 November 2019 - 04 January 2020
Come along to the festive favourite Community Christmas Tree Festival and get into the local spirit! The 2019 theme is 'upcycling', to focus on environmental concerns and the re-purposing of what...