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The story of Aldershot Military Town and the civil towns of Aldershot, Farnborough and Cove. Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian since 1854.

Admission: Adult: £6.50, Senior Citizen: £5.50, Children (5+) £4.50, Family: £17.50

30th-31th Park Jan-Mar: 10am-5pm,and Apr-Oct natural materials fire10am - 5.30pm. Last entry 30 mins before closing.Children Closed temporarily from 3rd Oct 2016 for refurbishment. Every lighting. must be Admission: Adult £6.80; Senior £5.80, Student £4.70, Under 17 free. accompanied by an adult.

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during school holidays.

The park offers visitors the chance to explore the important defensive role Lepe has played in history, through exploration of D-Day remains on the beach where it was vital in the construction of the floating Mulberry Harbour & as a departure point for troops. Lepe has also neared completion of the restoration of a Cold War underground monitoring post. Explore Lepe’s heritage & more in this coast & countryside setting.

A children’s play area, café & toilet facilities are also on site.

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ancestors lived and died, and Why not plan your trip to coincide with one of the how to trace army ancestors at many events taking place? From family fun days to Hampshire Record Office. See web educational lectures, exhibitions and reenactments, site for opening hours, workshops there is something for all ages. and guide to sources for tracing army ofancestors.

Archives Many the attractions areinclude: free or you can save money Riflethe Brigade/King’s Royal Rifle in this leaflet. Making byThe using discount vouchers Corps/Royal Green Jackets. your quest for heritage an Expert inexpensive day out for all staff can help with your enquiries. the family. www.hants.gov.uk/archives Whether your interest is with the World Wars, the aircraft, ships or artillery, or perhaps the life and services of the soldiers, military personnel or the 206 years ce for in servi beenthey technology inhas which used, Hampshire provides a HMS Victory fascinating insight to the country’s military past.

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‘WALK - Southampton in World War II’. Southampton was the 7th heaviest bombed town in Britain, and went on to play a central role in the build-up to D-Day. Contact Don Robertson 07894 Travel in time and explore Hampshire’s military 875105back or email: drob007@gmail.com story.

Discover the superb collection of castles, www.southamptontouristguides.com museums, great ships, parks, gardens, stately homes, tours and memorials all which, have played a defining DISCOVER YOUR FAMILY HISTORY role shaping history of this unique county.

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Step back in time and experience the drama and tension of the English Civil War as the Sealed Knot re-enact the siege and storming of Basing House. A great way for all the family to experience living history.

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THE FIGHT FOR POWER IN HAMPSHIRE 2016

9th-10th

7.30am - dusk

15% OFF Adult / Senior ticket*

The full story of aviation in Hampshire.

Climb aboard the huge Sandringham flying boat, mingle with The Spitfire, The S6 Schneider trophy aircraft, and many other exhibits, making it a great day out for the whole family.

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ALDERSHOT & N. HANTS Sol e n t Sk y

landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Experience the world’s largest ever seaborne invasion. Marvel at the 83m ‘Overlord Embroidery’ telling the story of the Normandy landings. SeeAPRIL an audio-visual presentation, military equipment, memorabilia, vehiclestracking, & personal memories.

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PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD: National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, The Mary Rose Museum and Royal Navy, Action VOUCHERS VOUCHERS 2016 Stations.. 2016

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Closed: Mon. Jan –Mar, Good Friday and over Christmas and New Year

BUCKLER’S HARD: The story of ship building including Nelson’s navy.

10am to 4.30pm daily (closed Xmas Eve, Xmas Day & Boxing Day)

Admission: Adult £12.00, Senior/Student £9.00, Child £7.00, Family £35.00 (2 adults 3 children), under 5s free

Admission: Adult £3.30,877 Concessions £2.30, Family £8.50 Call: (01962) 826 or 843 659 Email: Info@winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk Location: CalshotPeninsula Spit, Fawley SO45 1BR T: 02380 892023/02380 892077 Location: Barracks, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO23 8TS

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LEPE COUNTRY PARK: One of the departure points for thousands of troops GOSPORT with their vehicles and supplies for the beaches of Normandy.

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Email: museum_rhqrmp@btconnect.com

Apr – Oct: 10am – 5pm, Nov– Mar: 10.30am – 4pm. Closed 24, 25 & 26 Dec

D-DAY MUSEUM AND OVERLORD EMBROIDERY: Covering all aspects of the Admission: FREE D-Day landings in Normandy.

Location: Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO19 6AN T: 01329 233734

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This vast Victorian fortification, with THEpanoramic ROYAL GREEN JACKETS MUSEUM: views of the (RIFLES) Solent and Meon Military history from 1741 SOUTHSEA Valley. the This Victorian hasGOSPORT been Cross including Peninsular War,fortress WWI, WWII, Victoria restored to its original 19th-century state, WINCHESTER’S MILITARY MUSEUMS: Six regimental museums offering a together with parts of its Second World War unique experience, each with their own story to tell. history.

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Family (2a+ up to 3ch) £15.40 Gift Aid admission is also available.

Admission: Adult: £7.50; Senior: £6.50; Children (5-16yrs): £5.50; Family: £22.00 Location: Bartons Lane, Basing, Basingstoke, 8AE www.basinghouse.org.uk Location: Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH RG24www.royalsignalsmuseum.com

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FreeLast admission 30 minutes before closing. Call: 01590 616203

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FORT NELSON: A collection of medical artillery equipment, with over 350 on display, present day. Displays include including the medal massivecollections 200-tonneand railway gun. uniforms, ambulances.

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13 British Army in Wonders seashore safaris, arts & Park admission charges apply.

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Ventnor Museum Sept Blood-Soaked Jackets 1st Fireworks Visit our explosive firework Explosion (Rifles)Aldershot NOVEMBER 25th Fields Armed Forces The Trust’s WWI display set against the Museum 5 PORTSMOUTH Museum WINCHESTER 11 Basing House Day Thorneycroft J-Type Museum 1st dramatic backdrop of of Naval Fireworks Visit our explosive firework Explosion 1 7 Lorry will be on site to Portsmouth Harbour.

Firepower National Museum of Royal Navy: 25th Armed Forces The Trust’s WWI Aldershot display set against the Museum 5 The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) 12 Museum of Army Chaplaincy ‘From Tree to Sea’ Manor Farm Country Park PORTSMOUTH WINCHESTER commemorate its own 100th 11 Basing House Day Thorneycroft J-Type Museum dramatic backdrop of of Naval Museum 13th Remembrance First World War 18-pounder Fort Nelson - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard In 1416 fresh from his victory at Agincourt, Henry V commissioned local 13 Museum of Army Flying.

Birthday and to the anniversary 1 National Museum of Royal Navy: 7 The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Lorry will be on site Portsmouth Harbour.

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Fagin’s Tavern, Traditional 4 Royal Military Aldershot Military Museum the Hamble Valley Heritage Guides, and the opening of the new Grace Dieu Police Museum.

5 Agincourt Weekend Parish of Fawley.

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