Red House Museum and Gardens

Red House Museum and Gardens A welcoming community museum, gallery and gardens operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust.

The Red House Museum is a charming Georgian building, built as a workhouse in 1764, now filled with a rich variety of displays, from archaeology to curious by-gones. With a regular and varied exhibitions programme, relaxing gardens, garden trails, coffee and gift shop, It’s the perfect place for all ages.

12/06/2026

We are very sad to announce that we have had to make the tough decision to cancel Gigs in the Garden both in June and July 2026. Slow ticket sales for June and challenges around staffing and resources, have meant we will not be able to run the events this year. We are genuinely sorry and thank Acoustic Connections for their support. All ticket holders will be refunded. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

DID YOU KNOW that the Red House Museum and Gardens are home to a collection of 90 roses, covering over a hundred years o...
05/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the Red House Museum and Gardens are home to a collection of 90 roses, covering over a hundred years of history and including iconic 20th century blooms? We have Species roses, Albas, Chinas, Gallicas, Noisettes, Bourbons, Damasks & Autumn Damask, Pemberton's, Hybrid Tea, Moss roses, Centifolias, Hybrid Perpetuals and Modern Shrubs.

The first roses were purchased in 1952 by Sylvia Druitt and the museum's garden plan from 1985 shows the original 62 roses planted in our rose border - many of these have been replaced with similar varieties over the years. Most of our 16 large wall-climbing roses are around 60 years old and look wonderful on the museum's 300 year old brick walls. Our fantastic garden volunteers have planted an additional selection which will bloom on repeat, with fabulous fragrance, right through until October.

LOVE ROSES? Keep an eye out for upcoming details about our Rose Guided Talks, hosted by our wonderful volunteer gardener and resident Rosarian, Chris.

Step into a world of stories!🫘🐢Join Treehouse Theatre at the Red House Museum for a magical, interactive storytelling ad...
24/05/2026

Step into a world of stories!🫘🐢

Join Treehouse Theatre at the Red House Museum for a magical, interactive storytelling adventure designed especially for children aged 4–7.

Inside the Storybox, little imaginations come to life. Through playful performance, music, and hands-on moments, children are invited to explore stories in a way that’s joyful, immersive, and full of surprises.

Perfect for curious minds and creative spirits, this gentle theatre experience encourages participation, builds confidence, and sparks a love of stories and imagination.

✨ A relaxed, friendly environment
✨ Interactive storytelling and performance
✨ Ideal for children aged 4–7

Storybox sessions:
11am - Jack and the Beanstalk
2pm - The Dancing Turtle

This is an outdoor storytelling experience - please bring mats and rugs to sit on. The adventure moves indoors to the Main Gallery in the event of wet weather.

Spaces are limited so book now to secure your place:
https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/treehouse-theatre-storybox

Each session lasts for 1 hour and take place at 11am and 2pm.
£6 per child, accompanying adults go free and do not require a ticket.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, u...
19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.

With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, unlocking vital match funding to help children and young people find inspiration, creativity and joy in the arts when they need it most. Since the campaign closed, further gifts and Gift Aid have taken the total to over £18,000, which is a wonderful result.

We are also grateful to the donor who provided match funding and believes deeply in this work, helping every pound given to go further. Together, this shared commitment will enhance local children and young people’s connection to their local museum or gallery and access to creative opportunities

16/05/2026

📣EVENT CANCELLED! Due to the forecast of wet weather tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Sunday 17 May's Gigs in the Garden. It has been a really tough decision but the right one for people's comfort and enjoyment. All ticket holders for this Sunday's event will be refunded in full. The next Gigs in the Garden will take place on Sunday 21 June.

15/05/2026

May is Local & Community History Month in BCP Libraries. Here at Christchurch, we're exhibiting photographs from the Local History Society. There is also a map quiz to try, along with a display of books that we've picked out from our Local History section.

12/05/2026

Only 3 days left to have your donation doubled in our match-funding campaign for our Children and Young People's Fund.

The more we raise, the more children and young people we can support, with opportunities and safe spaces to express themselves, explore their feelings and build confidence - like the ceramics workshops shown here.

If you can, please make a donation today, and make double the difference in the lives of children and young people.
Donations must be made before midday on 15th May to be eligible for match-funding.

Please make your donation via the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT

Thank you for your support 🙏

☀️ Gigs in the Garden ☀️📅 Sunday 17 May⏰ 12.30pm–3.30pm (doors from 12pm)We’re welcoming Acoustic Connections back to ou...
12/05/2026

☀️ Gigs in the Garden ☀️

📅 Sunday 17 May
⏰ 12.30pm–3.30pm (doors from 12pm)

We’re welcoming Acoustic Connections back to our beautiful gardens for an afternoon of live music from some of the best local musicians. Expect an intimate outdoor gig with a mix of chilled and lively sounds, from folk to jazz, plus a few surprises along the way.

🎟 £7 advance / £8 on the door

Under 16s go free (ticket required)
Bring your own seating, picnics welcome, with cakes and ice cream also available to buy.

Click through for tickets and to see the full May 2026 line‑up.

Gigs in the Garden | Hampshire Cultural Trust https://share.google/nsNVdTW8IjpkVQemM

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign s...
08/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign so far.

Your generosity is directly funding creative programmes across our venues, that provide safe spaces for children to express themselves, explore their emotions and build self-confidence.

Could you help us to help even more children and young people? We’d love to reach our target and have a little way to go!

By donating what you can before midday on 15th May, your contribution will be doubled, thanks to a very generous supporter of our work.

For more information about the work of our Children and Young People’s Fund and to make your donation, head to the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT
Thank you

📣Submissions for the Red House Open 2026 are now open!!We're excited to announce that this year's Open Art will run betw...
07/05/2026

📣Submissions for the Red House Open 2026 are now open!!

We're excited to announce that this year's Open Art will run between 18 July and 6 September 2026.

Artists of all mediums are encouraged to enter. Entry is just £7.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday 24 June.

https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/red-house-open-2026

Address

Quay Road, Christchurch
Dorset
BH231BU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441202482860

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