Explore Heritage

Explore Heritage

Discover and celebrate the history, heritage and local stories of Havant Borough...

Delve into the archives in our research room, explore local objects in our heritage collection, or take part in walks, workshops and exhibitions. There is something for everyone!

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What's On

Find out what heritage events and activities are coming up in our programme.

Learn more about our heritage programme

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Our Heritage Collection

Discover and explore our collection of fascinating objects that tell the stories of local life in Havant throughout history.

Learn more about our collections

An elderly woman with white hair and glasses, wearing a bright red top, sits at a wooden table in a well-organised archive or library. She is engrossed in examining a large, open book with aged pages. Around her, there are various folders and documents, including a pink box filled with booklets and a large red binder labeled 'Archives'. Behind her, white shelves are filled with books, binders, and storage boxes.

Research Room

Uncover stories of people and places from across Havant Borough in our research room – a resource open to all.

Learn more about our research room

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For Schools and Community Groups

Explore how we can support you to engage your students and participants in local heritage activity through our specialist resources and materials.

Learn more about engaging with us

Check out these resources and brilliant local groups who are also passionate about local heritage.

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Havant Local History Group

We are home to Havant Local History Group who meet here on the first Saturday of the month, 10am – 12noon.

Check out the meeting dates

Local History Booklets

If you’re interested in learning more about the heritage of Havant Borough, delve into this collection of digital history booklets. These have been produced and contributed by various local historians including Ralph Cousins, Ann Griffiths, John Pile, Jenny Bishop, Steve Jones, Robert West, and others.

Delve into local history

Havant Heritage Trail

Follow this fascinating Heritage Trail across Havant Town to discover the hidden histories within the buildings and architecture.

Explore the heritage trail

Visit us

Visit us