Celebrate local heritage stories
Alongside The Spring’s programme of cultural events, we are proud to host and deliver activity that focuses on local heritage.
From uncovering points of historical interest with our Heritage Walks, coming along to informative meetings ran by Havant History Group, or taking part in free community events as part of the yearly Heritage Open Days Festival.
The Spring is also home to Havant Museum and Research Room.
Lead and supporting photos photo (c) Jasmine Aurora
Heritage Walks
We are back with a new season of heritage walks this Autumn. Local heritage enthusiast, Nigel Brown, leads a programme of trails to uncover our history. The walks will last around 1.5 to 2 hours. They are open to all and requiring just a modicum of fitness. We ask that no dogs, apart from assistance dogs, are brought along on the walk please.
Tuesday 16th September, 10.30am – All Aboard!
This walk will start and end at The Spring
Saturday 11th October, 10.30am – Earning A Living In Old Portsmouth
This walk will start and end at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour railway station
Tuesday 14th October, 10.30am – Scenes From Chichester Life
The walk will start and finish at the Cross in Chichester.
Tuesday 21st October, 10:30am – Curtain Up!
Details on the location of this walk to follow.
Tuesday 4th November, 10:30am – A Saxon Winter.
This walk will start and end at The Red Lion, Chalton
Havant Borough Heritage Festival
12th – 21st September 2025
Join us for the Havant Heritage Festival, part of this year’s Heritage Open Days. The Spring, along with many other venues, will offer free activities and events across the borough and surrounding areas to celebrate our rich history and culture. Discover hidden gems and try out new experiences. All events are free (some activities may include optional paid elements), and most operate on a first-come, first-served basis unless specified as ticketed.
The events which will be hosted at The Spring are as follows:
Wednesday 17th September, 2pm – Talk on The Story of Manor House Academy
Thursday 18th September, 1.30pm – Talk on Swing Riots
Saturday 20th September, 2pm – Talk on A.E. Stallard and the Architecture of Havant
The other events taking place off-site which are bookable via our box office:
Friday 12th September, 10:30am – The Mills of Havant and Langstone
Thursday 18th September, 10am & 12pm – Pallant Centre Tour
Friday 19th September, 2pm & 3pm – Cemetery Tour
Friday 19th September, 2:30pm – Wade Court Gardens Walk
Saturday 20th September, 11:30am – A.E. Stallard and the Architecture of Havant (Walk)
Sunday 21st September, 10:30am – Strolling to Langstone
For the full schedule of festival events, please visit the Heritage Open Days website here
Havant History Group Meetings
We are home to Havant Local History Group who meet on the first Saturday of the month, 10am – 12noon.
These sessions are free, and you can join them in the Harrison Room for their open meetings.
| Saturday | 6 Sep 25 | Heritage books round table | Gillian Prescott MC David Warner |
| 12-21 Sep 25 | Havant Borough Heritage Festival | Separate Programme to follow | |
| Saturday | 4 Oct 25 | Gas gas gas | Jane Yoward |
| Saturday | 1 Nov 25 | Ten minute talks | Members |
| Saturday | 6 Dec 25 | Prisoners of War in Portchester Castle | Abigail Coppins |