We are looking for trustees with a passion for historic buildings and the preservation of Hampshire's rich built heritage. As a trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of HBPT, contribute to governance and decision-making, support heritage projects, and advocate for the conservation of historic buildings across the county. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with expertise in: ✅ Building Surveying ✅ Historic Buildings Conservation ✅ Town

Nearly 100 people came to see us, and our brilliant team of volunteers, at Bursledon Windmill today as we opened the doors briefly for a drop-in event to find out more about our plans to create a sustainable future for the windmill. It was also a great opportunity for people to register their interest in volunteering and take a quick look at the windmill, an absolute gem that has been at the heart of the community since 1814 and, when operating, is Hampshire's only working wi

Bursledon Windmill will be open to visitors from 1300hrs to 1530hrs on Tuesday 19 May 2026 as part of the National Mills event programme. The windmill is currently temporarily closed to visitors while its long‑term future is actively being reviewed. This is a welcome opportunity to drop in to meet the team from charity Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) who are developing plans to create a sustainable future for the mill which was closed in 2024 by Hampshire Cult

Vectis Hall, Ryde currently lies empty. HBPT has recently been approached by some of those concerned about the future of Vectis Hall, a Grade 2 listed building in Ryde built in 1812 as the first free school believed to have been funded by the Great Great G randmother of the late Princess Diana. Concerned about its dilapidated state of repair the building was purchased by Ryde Town Council in 2020 with a view to conserving it for future community use. But despite the Council’s