Red House Museum and Gardens
Friends of the Red House Museum Talks
11 September 2019 to 11 September 2019
Talk
The Friends of the Red House Museum present a fascinating series of talks at the museum.
Attendance to these talks is a wonderful way to support the museum and are open to both members and non members of the Friends group.
11 September : Hidden Secrets of Bournemouth, with speaker Hattie Miles
25 September : Beatrix Potter – dispelling the myths and misconceptions, with speaker David Stocks
2 October : Visit to the West Solent Solar Farm Cooperative – pick up from museum at 12.45pm. Return approximately 3.30pm - SOLD OUT
Find out moreChildren and family activities
Red House Museum and Gardens
11 - 27 February 2020
Join us for child-led, creative play sessions aimed at children aged 2-5. Babies are also welcome. Each session will focus on different materials with a broad animal theme. Dress for mess! The...
Milestones Museum
15 February - 19 April 2020
Explore over 20 space-related brick models, complete two interactive mission trails, ride a flying saucer* and much more! Opening times: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00am - 16:45pm, Tuesday - Friday 10...
Milestones Museum
15 February - 19 April 2020
Book a workshop to test pilot a flying saucer. Hover around our test zone and make a mini flying saucer to take home. Please note: Suitable for children aged 5 and over. All children must be...
Exhibitions
Andover Museum
12 October 2019 - 21 March 2020
Exhibition has been extended until Sat 21 March, 2020! Come and see the ARTISTS UNITED free art exhibition by four local artists, John Randall, Paul Whitefield, Lesley Taplin and Angela Harvey. Free...
Allen Gallery
07 December 2019 - 22 February 2020
W H Allen (1863–1943) is best known for his evocative watercolours, chalk and pencil sketches recording the landscapes, traditions and people of West Surrey and North-east Hampshire. But he also...
The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre
10 January - 29 March 2020
Jake Wood-Evans is a contemporary, classically inspired figurative artist known for his ethereal oil paintings. Taking influence from artists such as J.M.W. Turner, Gainsborough and Romney, Wood-Evans...
Music
Forest Arts Centre
19 February 2020
UK alt-folk duo Jacob and Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many...
Forest Arts Centre
22 February 2020
For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional...
Forest Arts Centre
28 February 2020
A fantastic double bill from two of the most exciting 60's groups on the circuit... The Merseybeats can only be described as one of the most powerful and exciting acts performing live music, they...
Theatre
Forest Arts Centre
6 March 2020
The Thelmas and House present Ladykiller by Madeline Gould Directed by Madelaine Moore A hotel room, a maid and a dead woman. It’s not what it looks like, really, it’s not. It was self-defence… and...
Forest Arts Centre
14 March 2020
The Edinburgh 2018 and 2019 sell out is coming to Forest Arts Centre... In Loyal Company is the incredible true story of missing World War II soldier and prisoner of war, Arthur Robinson, written and...
Forest Arts Centre
18 March 2020
Presented by The Pantaloons Theatre Company... Join The "brilliant" (Telegraph), "inimitable" (Guardian) and "wholly charming" (Times) Pantaloons for a fog-filled adventure in Victorian London with...
Comedy
Ashcroft Arts Centre
20 February 2020
One of British comedy's most exciting talents (although she's Danish) , winner of the prestigious Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award, a cult podcaster, and now the author of the hugely successful book...
Forest Arts Centre
21 February 2020
One of British comedy's most exciting talents (although she's Danish) , winner of the prestigious Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award, a cult podcaster, and now the author of the hugely successful book...
West End Centre
27 February 2020
Nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2017 and 2018 , Ahir Shah is on tour again with his new stand-up show DOTS . Featuring Shah's signature blend of philosophical inquiry,...
Things to do in Winchester
Winchester City Museum
19 February 2020
Join us at Winchester City Museum to make your own small-scale replica Anglo-Saxon or Norman Shield. This drop in family activity runs between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. There's no need to book, but there...
Winchester City Museum
21 February 2020
Join us at Winchester City Museum to create your own Victorian era themed games. This drop-in family activity runs between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. There's no need to book, but there are limited...
Half Term Activities
Curtis Museum
15 - 22 February 2020
Explore the museum and find the dinosaurs hidden in our displays! Free family activity. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations welcome.
Milestones Museum
15 February - 19 April 2020
Explore over 20 space-related brick models, complete two interactive mission trails, ride a flying saucer* and much more! Opening times: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00am - 16:45pm, Tuesday - Friday 10...
Allen Gallery
15 - 22 February 2020
Explore the gallery by finding everything in our fun family spotter trail! Free half term activity. Donations welcome. Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Classes
Forest Arts Centre
10 February 2020
24 February 2020
2 March 2020
9 March 2020
16 March 2020
23 March 2020
30 March 2020
An untutored and informal life drawing group within a relaxed atmosphere. Please bring your own materials and drawing board, easels are available if required. You might also like...new for 2020: Art...
Forest Arts Centre
10 February 2020
24 February 2020
2 March 2020
9 March 2020
16 March 2020
23 March 2020
30 March 2020
The Parkinson’s Dance class provides a creative, fun and social space where dance sparks imaginations, nurtures expression and empowers our bodies and minds to move and invent as the individuals we...
Forest Arts Centre
11 February 2020
25 February 2020
10 March 2020
24 March 2020
An informal beading session with local beaders, learn some new skills and meet new people. Hot drink included! Every-other Tuesday Every-other Tuesday we meet to have a natter with needles, beads and...
Workshops
Forest Arts Centre
19 February 2020
11 March 2020
15 Jan/19 Feb and 11 March 2pm-4pm £4 a session Join a group of like-minded people to meet, discuss and examine various aspects of art, artists and art periods. The first session held on 15 January...
Gosport Gallery
20 February 2020
20 February 2020
Take on our challenges and see if you would have survived living in the Stone Age in this special workshop. Book via Gosport Gallery - call 023 0387 7840 . Suitable for ages 6+. Children over 8 can be...
Forest Arts Centre
21 February 2020
Paint your own tree-scape on canvas. Working from a photograph of a glorious spring forest, you will recreate the forest using the art movement Impressionism as an inspiration. Experiment with...
Things to do in Hampshire
Red House Museum and Gardens
11 - 27 February 2020
Join us for child-led, creative play sessions aimed at children aged 2-5. Babies are also welcome. Each session will focus on different materials with a broad animal theme. Dress for mess! The...
Milestones Museum
15 February - 19 April 2020
Explore over 20 space-related brick models, complete two interactive mission trails, ride a flying saucer* and much more! Opening times: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00am - 16:45pm, Tuesday - Friday 10...
Milestones Museum
15 February - 19 April 2020
Book a workshop to test pilot a flying saucer. Hover around our test zone and make a mini flying saucer to take home. Please note: Suitable for children aged 5 and over. All children must be...
Health & wellbeing
Red House Museum and Gardens
14 January 2020
28 January 2020
11 February 2020
25 February 2020
Free, relaxed making activity sessions designed with the wellbeing and enjoyment of people with dementia and their carers in mind. Enjoy the opportunity to try out different techniques, such as...
Dementia friendly
Red House Museum and Gardens
22 October 2019
12 November 2019
26 November 2019
10 December 2019
14 January 2020
28 January 2020
11 February 2020
25 February 2020
10 March 2020
24 March 2020
Free dementia-friendly walks open to all. Taking place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 10.30am start, meeting at the Red House Museum. These gentle walks start and finish at the Red...
Red House Museum and Gardens
14 January 2020
28 January 2020
11 February 2020
25 February 2020
Free, relaxed making activity sessions designed with the wellbeing and enjoyment of people with dementia and their carers in mind. Enjoy the opportunity to try out different techniques, such as...
Easter
Red House Museum and Gardens
06 - 17 April 2020
Our friendly dinosaurs have hidden their eggs around the museum and garden, and it's up to you to find them all before they hatch! Your prize for finding them all is a chocolate egg to take home. No...
Winchester City Museum
6 April 2020
7 April 2020
8 April 2020
9 April 2020
10 April 2020
13 April 2020
14 April 2020
15 April 2020
16 April 2020
17 April 2020
Make a different arty craft each weekday at Winchester City Museum This drop-in family activity runs between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. There's no need to book, but there are limited resources and...
Red House Museum and Gardens
7 April 2020
Make your own decorative Easter Tree to take away. Sessions begin at 10.30am, 12pm and 2pm and last for approximately one hour. Booking required. Activity may take place in room only accessible via...