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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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 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....

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

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...

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

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...