• King John’s House

    King John’s House and Museum 13 Church Street, Romsey, United Kingdom

    Located in the heart of Romsey, King John’s House and Museum offers a fascinating exploration of the town’s rich heritage through three unique historic buildings.  In February 2025, a major fire caused extensive damage to the site. The Trust has embarked upon a significant restoration and renewal project to bring King John’s House back from […]

  • Excavation Visit & Tour Buckler’s Hard Excavations

    Bucklers Hard

    The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has been excavating at the historic riverside site on the Beaulieu River in the New Forest to uncover the historical slipways where 55 wooden warships for the Royal Navy including Nelson’s favourite, HMS Agamemnon, were built. Buckler’s Hard village is famous as the private shipyard in use from around 1740 […]

  • Southampton’s ancient monuments revisited

    The Bargate High Street, Southampton, United Kingdom

    Follow in the footsteps of the founding members of the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society to see how Southampton’s medieval remains have survived numerous threats over the last 140 years and are now benefitting from major capital investment. Includes a visit to a long stretch of the north town wall with three towers made […]