Ashcroft Arts Centre is managed by the Hampshire Arts Service, part of Hampshire County Council's Culture, Community and Rural Affairs department. In addition to a varied programme of professional theatre, music, comedy, film, dance and visual arts, there are many...

Fareham’s local museum, tells the story of the Borough from Portchester to Warsash, from Hill Head to Swanwick. Set in a fabulous Georgian building, the museum is right in the heart of Fareham town centre.

Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out! The castle’s commanding location has made it a major factor in the Solent's defences for hundreds of...

The ruins of a 13th century Premonstratensian abbey, later converted into a Tudor mansion. The church was rebuilt as a grand turreted gatehouse. Information panels tell the story of the monastery and its conversion into a mansion.

One of a number of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its vital harbour against a French invasion. Largely unaltered, the parade ground, gun ramps and moated keep can all be viewed. The fort currently stores a treasure trove of objects...

Since the 1950s, wherever the RMP have undertaken their training, a collection of historic artefacts has also been housed. Using the past to instil both a shared ethos and pride in the Military Police was, and still is, one of the roles of the Museum.

The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1771. These sit on the edge of a delightful camber basin on the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, with views across to Portchester Castle, Whale Island and the...

Located in a prime waterfront location and playing host to a rich blend of resident and migrant birdlife, there is always something new to discover at Titchfield Haven. With over 200 species of birds and 300 plant families recorded on the reserve, there is plenty to...

The Hovercraft Museum based in Lee-on-the-Solent has the only collection in the world of historic hovercraft! There are 60 hovercraft within several hangars on the Daedalus site. The museum was awarded a Red Plaque in May 2010 by the Transport Trust to recognise...

Hands-on centre for history and natural sciences in Gosport. Range of exciting activity sessions for primary schools using real museum collections. Holiday workshops for families, interactive open days, reminiscence sessions for older visitors. All led by expert staff.