Historic sites, Houses & Gardens in Devon, Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight - Places to Visit

Weald&Downland Open Air Museum -

Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside,a special place to wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, period gardens,farm animals,woodland walks & picturesque lake.. Location: Singleton Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

We are a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden ,world-famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, rare trees and plants, a riot of colour in spring, and a dazzling sight in the autumn.. Please use web link for details of prices and opening times.. Location: Exbury, Hants Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Home of fantastic attractions such as:- Action Stations; Mary Rose; HMS Victory; HMS Warrior 1860; Royal Naval Museum; Dockard Apprentice; Harbour Tours; Trafalgar Sail. Historic Landmarks & No. 6 Cinema .. Location: Visitor Centre Victory Gate, HM Naval Base. Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

HMS Victory

Nelson’s flagship-HMS Victory. Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, the Victory currently has a dual role as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and as a living museum to the Georgian navy.. Location: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Weald&Downland Open Air Museum

Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside,a special place to wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, period gardens,farm animals,woodland walks & picturesque lake.. Location: Singleton Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu showcases over 250 vehicles, and includes entry to the ’World of Top Gear’ exhibition, plus Palace House and Gardens, and Beaulieu Abbey.. Not open Christmas Day. Location: Beaulieu Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Hollycombe Steam Collection -

A unique collection of steam powered fun fair rides, railways, traction engines, traditional farm and sawmill. Not open every day. Please check details on web link. Location: Iron Hill, Liphook. Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Earnley Butterflies & Gardens -

Tropical butterflies, exotic birds, theme gardens with free competition for children. Picnic & play area with shipwreck display.. Location: 133 Almodington Lane, Earnley, Chichester Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Newhaven Fort -

Families are promised an exciting day out at this award winning attraction. Life-size exhibitions and displays depict what life was like in a Victorian Fortress and increase understanding and learning about World War 1 and World War 2.. Location: Fort Road, NEWHAVEN Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest -

Experience magic and mystery, history and romance at these beautiful award winning gardens - such an unusual mix of traditional 17th century walled gardens. Opening times & Days vary seasonally. Please check web link for details. Location: Groombridge Hill, Groombridge Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens -

Elegant country mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. Opening days & times vary seasonally. Please check via web link. Location: Wimborne, Dorset Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park

Lose yourself in the timeless magic of Kingston Maurward animal park and majestic gardens.Pass through the Visitor Centre to enter the animal park to meet %pet our many residents which include goats, pot bellied pigs, alpacas, ducks & ponies.. excluding Christmas. Location: Just off the Eastern end of the A35 Dorchester by pass Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum

Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built. Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

The Great Dorset Steam Fair

The Great Dorset Steam Fair is widely recognised as the World's leading steam and vintage vehicle preservation event and is attended every year by over 200,000 people from the U.K and from all over the World! (Not Mon & Tue). Location: Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Calbourne Water Mill

The only working Water Mill on the Isle of WightSet in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book.. Location: Calbourne Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger.. Location: Bovington, Dorset Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Fleet Air Arm Museum

The Museum will change your perception of aircraft Museums it has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe together with the first British built Concorde which you can go on-board and visit the cockpit.. Open all Somerset Half Terms & School Holidays, except 24/25/26 Decembe (Not Mon & Tue). Location: Near Ilchester, Somerset Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Situated two miles north-east of the historic market town of Romsey, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (formerly known as the Hillier Arboretum) are named in memory of their founder.. Location: Ampfield Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

The Eling Experience

The Eling Experience is a great half day tourist attraction for visitors to the area but is also a hidden treasure right on the doorstep for local residents to revisit or perhaps come for the first time. (Not Mon & Tue). Location: Totton Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Museum of Army Flying

100 Years of Army Aviation from early balloons to attack helicopters.. Location: Middle Wallop. Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

R.N. Submarine Museum

A visit to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, Hampshire allows the visitor to dive into history and go onboard a WWII submarine - HMS Alliance with a veteran submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves.. Open 10.00-1730 hrs. Location: Haslar Jetty Rd, Gosport Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Royal Naval Museum

Dedicated to preserving and displaying the historical heritage of the Royal Navy. Location: Southsea Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Royal Marines Museum

Preserving & displaying the history of this proud fighting force.. Location: Southsea Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

HMS Warrior (1860)

The pride of Queen Victoria, Warrior revolutionised warship construction. Powered by steam and sail, she was the largest and fastest ship of her day.. Location: Historic Dockyard Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

Mary Rose Museum

Please note: The hull of the Mary Rose will not be on display for the next two and a half years while a new museum is built to house her. The present museum, displaying the amazing artefacts recovered from the wreck, will still be open during this. Location: Historic Dockyard Category: Historic sites, Houses & Gardens

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