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Entrench yourself in the colourful and exciting story of the Royal Marines from 1664 to present day, brought to life through dramatic and interactive displays. A great day out for all the family! Eastney Esplanade, Southsea PO4 9PX T: 023 9281 9385 W: www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk See website for opening times. Adult: £9.00; Child (5-16); £4.00; Senior: £7.00; Student: £4.00; Disabled: £7.00 (free admission for one assistant); Family: £22.00 (2 adults and 2 children) or £13.00 (1 adult and 2 children).
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Fort built by Henry VIII (1544) to protect Portsmouth. Displays include exhibition on castle’s history and Portsmouth’s military history, audiovisual show and a variety of cannons. Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3PA T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.southseacastle.co.uk Open Apr-Sept, Tues-Sun (closed Mons, except Bank Hols) 10am-5pm. Closed Oct-Mar, except for groups by prior appointment. Free admission (children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
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Experience the world’s largest ever seaborne invasion. Features the 83m (272ft) ‘Overlord Embroidery’ which tells the story of the Normandy landings, audio-visual presentation, military equipment and memorabilia, vehicles and personal memories. Clarence Esplandade, Southsea PO5 3NT T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.ddaymuseum.co.uk Open Apr-Sept, 10am-5.30pm; Oct-Mar, 10am-5pm. Last entry 30 mins before closing. Closed 24-26 Dec. Adult: £6.70; Child: £4.60; Senior: £5.70; Student: £4.60.
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Portsmouth’s Round Tower commands the entrance to the harbour, whilst the Square Tower is situated at the end of Old Portsmouth’s High Street. The best way of seeing Portsmouth‘s fascinating fortifications is on a guided walk. Visitor Information Service, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3NT T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
For an amazing experience on your radar! Go onboard the surviving WW2 era submarine, HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and meet a submariner to hear his stories. Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport PO12 2AS T: 023 9251 0354 W: www.submarine-museum.co.uk Open Apr-Oct, daily,10am-5pm; Nov-March open Weds-Sun 10am-4.30pm and daily during school holidays. Adult: £14.00; Child: £10.00; Senior: £11.00; Student: £10.00; Family: £34.00. Please see website for updated price information. 8 1 Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Experience the noise and power of the big guns, with live gunfirings every day. Explore this superbly restored Victorian fort, its museum galleries, tunnels and ramparts, then take a break in Café 1871. Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN T: 01329 233 734 W: www.royalarmouries.org Open Apr-Oct, daily 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, daily 10.30am-4pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec. Free. 9 1 Royal Military Police Museum
Tracing the history of the military police from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. See the vital role played by the ‘Redcaps’ in the British Army throughout the world. DCPG, Southwick Park, Fareham PO17 6EJ T: 023 9228 4372 W: www.rhqrmp.org Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4.30pm. By appointment only. Free.
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The full story of aviation in Hampshire. Climb aboard the huge Sandringham Flying Boat, mingle with Spitfires and aircraft from many other companies. Hundreds of paintings, models and engines to make it an exciting family visit. Albert Road South, Southampton SO14 3FR T: 023 8063 5830 W: www.solentskymuseum.org Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed on Mons except during school holidays. Adult: £6.50; Child: £4.50; Senior: £5.50; Family: £17.50. 11 1 Royal Victoria Country Park
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A truly memorable maritime day out! Visit the brand new Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations & take a Harbour Tour. Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ T: 023 9283 9766 W: www.historicdockyard.co.uk Open daily from 10am. Last attraction tickets sold at 4.30pm (Apr-Oct) and 4pm (Nov-Mar). Closed Xmas Eve - Boxing Day. All attractions tickets include unlimited *entry for a year. (*Entry to special events not included). Please see historicdockyard.co.uk for pricing.
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Explosion! The museum of Naval Firepower tells the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles. Hands on exhibits and interactive touch screens really bring the presentations to life at Gosport’s award winning attraction. Priddy’s Hard, Gosport PO12 4LE T: 023 9250 5600 W: www.explosion.org.uk Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, Sat and Sun only & Feb half term, 10am-4pm. Adult: £10.00; Child: £5.00; Senior: £7.00; Student: £5; Family: £20.00.
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Site of a former Victorian military hospital. Explore the magnificent chapel when you book a tower tour, or look out for our special event days. Discover the woodland, fields and foreshore for a fun family day out. Facilities include tearooms, play area, miniature railway and events programme. Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA T: 023 8045 5157 W: www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp E: rvcp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk Open summer (March-October): 1.30pm-4pm. Tower tours at 2pm and 3pm. Open winter (November-February): 1.30pm-3.30pm. Exhibition open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Tower tours at 2pm. Tower tours must be booked in advance. Pay and display parking operates throughout the year.
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The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and tank crews to life, supported by the world’s best collection of tanks & boasting action packed live displays during school holidays. Bovington, Dorset BH20 6JG T: 01929 405096 W: www.tankmuseum.org Open daily, 10am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. See website for admission prices. All tickets include an annual pass.
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Drive an armoured vehicle through a virtual landscape, guide a laser beam around a course and direction find the enemy. Set up a satellite network or practice morse. A unique and fascinating family day out in Blandford Army Camp. Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH T: 01258 482 248 W: www.royalsignalsmuseum.com Open Mon-Fri (all year) 10am-5pm; Weekends and Bank Holidays (Feb Half Term-end of Oct) 10am-4pm; Closed Xmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Adult: £7.50; Senior Citizens: £6.50; Children (5-16yrs) £5.50; Family: £22.00.
Hampshire Commemorates the First World War Centenary and 70th Anniversary of D-Day 2014 is an important year for remembrance in the UK, marking the centenary of the First World War as well as the beginning of a four year period of remembrance worldwide. Hampshire will be recognising this with a series of events and exhibitions taking place across the county. This year is also a time for commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6th 1944, thousands of troops left Britain for the beaches of Normandy marking the start of D-Day. Hampshire and its communities played an important role in the event and to recognise this, there will be a range activities taking place across the county during 2014. Whether you are an adult wanting to reflect or a child just beginning to learn about history, you can embark on a fascinating journey of discovery at Hampshire’s military attractions. See our website www.hants.gov.uk/ hampshirecommemorates for information about the 2014 commemorations in Hampshire, including WWI 100th and D-Day 70th anniversary events.
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Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS T: 01962 877 826 W: www.winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Free. 16 The Gurkha Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS 4 1 Portsmouth Fortifications T: 01962 842 832 W: www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm); Closed Suns. Adult: £3.50; Child: Free; Senior: £2.00.
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(Rifles) Museum Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS 4 1 Portsmouth Fortifications T: 01962 828 549 W: www.rgjmuseum.co.uk E: curator@rgjmusuem.co.uk Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm5(closed Mondays between Jan-March). Closed Sun except 29th June-14th September. Adult: £3.75; Senior: £3.00; Student: £2.00; Children under 16: Free.
The Museum’s unique collection of vehicles, weapons, electronics, uniforms and many other artefacts, enhanced by interactive displays, enables visitors to experience how the REME has sustained its position at the forefront of technology. Isaac Newton Road, Arborfield RG2 9NJ T: 0118 976 3375 W: www.rememuseum.org.uk Open Mon-Thu, 9am-4.30pm; Fri 9am-4.00pm; Sun 11am-4.00pm; Closed Sat, Xmas and New Year Adult: £5.00; Child: £4.00; Senior: £4.00; Family: £15.00.
Serle’s House, Southgate Street, SO23 9EG 4 T: 01962 863 658 W: www.serleshouse.co.uk Open Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Weekends, Apr-Oct, 12pm-4pm. Free.
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Explore the history of Aldershot and Farnborough with our interactive displays. Discover military vehicles and learn about pioneer aviator Samuel Cody. Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG T: 0845 603 5635 W: www.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-museum Open daily, Weds-Fri 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. Adult £3.30; Child £2.20; Senior £2.20; Student £2.20; Family £8.70.
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The museum tells the story of the contribution made by the army in the history of medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and dentistry from 1660 to the present day. It includes medical equipment, uniforms and ambulances. There are quizzes and trails for children. Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale, Aldershot GU12 5RQ T: 01252 868 612 W: www.ams-museum.org.uk Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am-3.30pm. Free.
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Outstanding collection of five of the British Army’s finest Regiments. Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road SO23 8TS W: www.winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk
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The King’s Royal Hussars Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS T: 01962 828 541 W: www.horsepowermuseum.co.uk Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Weekends and Bank Hols, 12pm-4pm. Adult: £2.00; Child: Free; Serving Military: Free
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A unique collection of aviation history. Explore over 35 incredible historic aircraft from WW1 to the present day. Delve into the rich history, heroic feats and personal stories of extraordinary aviators or get to grips with the high tech world of attack helicopters. It’s easy to come for the morning and end up spending the whole day. Middle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8DY T: 01264 784 421 W: www.flying-museum.org.uk Open daily, 10am-4.30pm. Adult: £9.00; Child: £6.50; Senior/Students: £7.50; Family: £28.50.
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A unique display celebrating the work of Army chaplains through the years including silver, uniforms, medals and documents. Amport House, Amport, Andover SP11 8BG T: 01264 773 144 ext 4248 W: www.army.mod.uk/chaplains/ E: DBlake.afcc@defenceacademy.mod.uk Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. By appointment only. Free.
A Tudor castle with a prominent location at the entrance to Southampton Water, with views across the Solent. The castle is adjacent to Calshot Activities Centre. Former RAF flying-boat base. Calshot Spit, Fawley SO45 1BR T: 023 8089 2077 W: www.calshot.com Open daily, 1 Apr-30 Sept, 10.30am-4.30pm. Adult £3.00; Child, Senior & Student: £2.10; Family: £7.60.
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Explore extensive remains of a key D-Day embarkation point. Sections of Mulberry Harbour were made and launched from here. Beaches and cliff-top walks, Solent views, children’s play area and café. Exbury SO45 1AD T: 023 8089 9108 W: www.hants.gov.uk/lepe Open daily, 8am-dusk. Car parking charges apply.
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Unearth the amazing stories of Basing House, a nationally important historical site. This magnificent attraction dates from the Norman period, was the site of the largest private house in Tudor England and suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Bartons Lane, Basing, Basingstoke RG24 8AE T: 0845 603 5635 W: www.basinghouse.org.uk Open 1 March-31 October, 11am-4pm, Sat-Thurs (closed Fridays). Adult: £5.10; Child: (5-15 years) £4.10; Concessions: (60+/Students) £4.60; Family: (2 adults and 2 children) or (1 adult and up to 3 children) £14.30.
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On the banks of the Beaulieu River is the unique village of Buckler’s Hard, once a thriving shipbuilding village where warships for Nelson’s Navy were built. The Maritime Museum offers an exciting interpretation of Buckler’s Hard and the Beaulieu River. Enjoy woodland walks or seasonal river cruises (separate charges apply). Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu SO42 7XB T: 01590 616 203 W: www.bucklershard.co.uk Open daily from 10am-4.30pm, except between 4th April-30th Sept when Buckler’s Hard opens between 10am-5.30pm. Please call for admission prices.
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March 5 RM350 Lecture Series – Royal Marines Museum 8 An Evening of Astronomy – Museum of Army Flying 14 1914: The Clash of the Giants Lecture – The Gurkha Museum 23 Cockleshell Heroes Memorial – Royal Marines Museum 30 – 21 April Easter Egg Hunt – REME Museum of Technology April 3 RM350 Royal Marines Young Musician of the Year Competition – Royal Marines Museum 3 HMS Alliance Reopens – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 5 Tiger Day – The Tank Museum 6 – 21 Easter holiday activities & WW1 commemorations – The Tank Museum 7 – 17 Commando Fit – Royal Marines Museum 8 Eggstravaganza Egg Painting Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 9 & 16 Open Wednesdays with the Curators – Royal Marines Museum 11 The UK’s foreign policy after Afghanistan Lecture & curry lunch – The Gurkha Museum 12 – 13 Spirit of the 1940s’ – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 13 The REME Museum Model Show – REME Museum of Technology 15 Kit Bag Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 16 Flight Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 17 Battlelines Theatre Production – Museum of Army Flying 17 HMS Alliance deconstructed for Haynes – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 18 – 21 Gosport Art Group Annual Exhibition – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 19 – 20 Egg Raid – Museum of Army Flying 20 – 21 Civil War Action – Basing House 23 Fun-for-all Day – The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum May 7 Twilight Technical Tours of HMS Alliance – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 10 – 11 Conference marking 70th anniversary of D-Day – D-Day Museum 11 Mini Ship Show 2014 – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 11 Wedding Fayre – Royal Marines Museum 15 Museums at Night – Museum of Army Flying 15 The conservation story of HMS Alliance – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 15 RM350 Royal Marines Association Band Concert – Royal Marines Museum 16 – 17 Museums at Night – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 17 D-Day 70: Mini Navy Open Day at Fort Blockhouse – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 24 – 1 June D-Day Experience – The Tank Museum 26 – 30 Crisis: Summer Half Term – Royal Marines Museum 26 – 30 ‘Build It!’ & Hunt Challenge – REME Museum of Technology 26 RM350 1664 Challenge – Royal Marines Museum 28 Mini Assault Course – REME Museum of Technology 28 Open Wednesdays with the Curators – Royal Marines Museum June 4 Twilight Technical Tours of HMS Alliance – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 4 Experience D-Day at the Submarine Museum – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 6 Guided walk to the D-Day remains followed by cream tea – Lepe Country Park
6 D-Day Events – D-Day Museum 6 The Richness of Plants from the Himalayas Lecture & curry lunch – The Gurkha Museum 7 D-Day 70 Commemoration – Museum of Army Flying 19 X-Craft: Lighting the way to D-Day – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 20 – 29 Portsmouth Festivities – Royal Marines Museum 21 – 22 RM350 Sea Soldiers – journey through time – Royal Marines Museum 21 – 22 War Games Weekend 2014 – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 28 – 29 Tankfest 2014 – The Tank Museum 29 Armed Forces Sunday Fun Day – Winchester’s Military Museums 29 Portsmouth Paras Parade – Royal Marines Museum JULY 2 Twilight Technical Tours of HMS Alliance – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 4 Kukris In the trenches: Gurkhas on the western front in the Great War lecture & curry lunch – The Gurkha Museum 5–6 Wargamers Weekend – The Tank Museum 5 – 6 The New Forest Remembers D-Day – Lepe Country Park 6 RM350 Royal Marines Band Concert – Royal Marines Museum 7 – 8 Schools event commemorating D-Day – Lepe Country Park 17 Hunter Killers, Cold War operations – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 21 – 7 Sep Summer Gnome Hunt – REME Museum of Technology 28 – 29 Aug Summer Holiday Activities – Royal Marines Museum 30 Mini Assault Course – REME Museum of Technology August Wednesday Workshops, every Wednesday throughout August – Museum of Army Flying Open Wednesdays with the Curators’ every Wednesday – Royal Marines Museum 2 – 3 RM350 RMRide 350 – Royal Marines Museum 6 & 19 Kit Bag Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 16 Fun-for-all Day – Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum 21 Mini Shelters Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 23 – 24 Model Warship Weekend 2014 – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 28 Mystery Workshop – REME Museum of Technology 29 Flight Workshop – REME Museum of Technology SEPTEMBER 6 An Evening of Astronomy – Museum of Army Flying 10 RM350 Lecture Series – Royal Marines Museum 13 WW1 Submarine Living History: HMS E9 – Royal Navy Submarine Museum 13 – 14 Heritage Open Days – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 18 RM350 Royal Marines Association Band Concert – Royal Marines Museum 20 Britain at War Day – The Tank Museum October 5 Blitz Day (TBC) – REME Museum of Technology 11 Modellers Expo – The Tank Museum 17 Trafalgar Night Dinner in the Grand Magazine – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 19 Winter Wedding Fayre – Royal Marines Museum 25 – 2 Nov Modern Warfare – The Tank Museum 25 RM350 Lecture Series – Royal Marines Museum 29 – 31 Half Term Activities – REME Museum of Technology 31 Haunted Hangars Hallowe’en – Museum of Army Flying 31 Hallowe’en Sleepover – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower NOVEMBER 1 Fireworks Extravaganza – The Tank Museum 2 Explosion Fireworks Spectacular – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 9 Remembrance Sunday Service – The Tank Museum 9 RM350 Remembrance Day Service – Royal Marines Museum 9 Remembrance Sunday – D-Day Museum 12 – 19, 26 Ghost Walks – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 19 RM350 Lecture Series – Royal Marines Museum 23 Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair – Museum of Army Flying 28 – 30 A Victorian Festival of Christmas – Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 30 – 19 Dec Christmas Coin Hunt – REME Museum of Technology DECEMBER 6 – 7 Wartime Christmas Festival and Craft Fair – The Tank Museum 7 – 8 RM350 Christmas Concerts – Royal Marines Museum 11 100 years VC Nasmith – Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Special displays and exhibitions Army Medical Services Museum August – November 2014 A series of special exhibitions showing the role of the Army Medical Services during the First World War. ‘Medicine and Health in the First World War’ will chart the developments in medicine and healthcare during this period. Museum of Army Chaplaincy July – November 2018 British army chaplains in the First World War – artefacts and documents relating to the development of the army chaplaincy in WWI. The Tank Museum Warhorse and Horsepower Opening April 2014 A new interactive, hands-on exhibition explaining the different roles and experiences of the horses that served with the British Army. Looks at how, when and why they were replaced by motor vehicles during WWI. Highlights include a ‘cut in half’ WWI tank and the replica Mark IV tank used in the 2012 Spielberg film ‘War Horse.’ The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Waiting in the Wings of War 4 – 27 July 2014 A new temporary new art exhibition organised by the arts group 2D3D A Call to Arms 1 August – 14 September A temporary exhibition focusing on mobilisation during WWI.
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See www.ddaymuseum.co.uk for events and activities to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day across the south of England.
FEBRUARY 6 – 7 RM350 Night at the Museum – Royal Marines Museum 13 To Honour a Promise: Winchester and the Morn Hill Camps – The Gurkha Museum 15 – 23 Home Front Experience – The Tank Museum 16 Vintage Tea Room – Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower 17 – 21 Half Term Children’s Activities – Royal Marines Museum 19 Open Wednesdays with the Curators – Royal Marines Museum 19 RM350 Lecture Series – Royal Marines Museum 19 – 21 ‘Codes and Comms’ Half Term Activities – REME Museum of Technology
Take a look at our website for the latest news and events from the Defence of the Realm attractions. We’ve even got suggestions for ‘themed’ military trails across the county to help you plan your visit: www.defenceoftherealm.co.uk
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New developments and openings Basing House New viewing platform open by Easter 2014. The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Refurbishment of the WWI displays in Spring 2014. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard HMS Hear My Story A major new exhibition opening in 2014, telling the undiscovered stories from the men and women who have made the Royal Navy’s history since WWI. Royal Military Police Museum Redcaps in the 21st century A new gallery display on current operations. Royal Navy Submarine Museum HMS Alliance A £7 million project to restore the only surviving WWII era British submarine HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, will open Easter 2014. Visitors can meet a submariner and experience life onboard from the 1940’s to the 1970’s.
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Why not plan your trip to coincide with one of the events listed below? From family fun days to educational lectures, there is something for all ages.
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Travel back in time and explore Hampshire’s military story with the help of our handy guide to a superb collection of over 30 castles, museums, great ships, parks, gardens and stately homes that have played a defining role in shaping the history of this unique county.