Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent Discover Gosport

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www.discovergosport.co.uk Visiting Gosport

There are mainline train links direct from London to Portsmouth Harbour railway station, which is right next to the Gosport Ferry pontoon. Then it’s simply a short 5 minute scenic ferry trip across the harbour to Gosport.

Come by yacht, and there’s a choice of three excellent, deep water, fully equipped marinas.

Cycle hire is available from www.bicyclerecycling.co.uk

There are ferry connections with France & Spain (Brittany Ferries: www.brittany-ferries.co.uk ) plus the Isle of Wight (Wightlink: www.wightlink.co.uk & Hovertravel: www. hovertravel.co.uk ) and the Channel Islands (Condor Ferries: www.condorferries.co.uk).

Southampton Airport is a short drive away along the M27, and if you are driving, Gosport is well signposted from the motorway.

To help you make the most of your visits, our friendly, well trained staff at the Tourist Information Centre can help with accommodation bookings, guides, maps and local information.

Gosport Tourist Information Centre, Bus Station Complex, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EP

Telephone: 023 9252 2944 Email: [email protected] www.discovergosport.co.uk

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Located on England’s south coast - just across the harbour from Portsmouth. Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent offer an irresistible mix of fascinating places to visit and things to do for all ages.

24 miles of waterfront, safe panoramic beaches, impressive naval heritage, plenty of watersports plus scenic countryside walks and historic trails there is much to keep the family entertained.

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Page 4 Impressive heritage 8 On the Water 10 Family Fun 16 Map 19 Accommodation 22 Out and about 27 Waterfront Eateries 29 Events

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1642 Living History Village

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Find out what lurks beneath the waves at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Take a tour of Britain’s only surviving WW2 era ocean-going submarine to discover what it was like to live and work on a submarine.

Learn about the weapons used by the Royal Navy at Explosion! - Museum of Naval Firepower. This award winning museum showcases the many different weapons used by the navy throughout the centuries.

Follow the 2 mile Waterfront Trail that links these two sites to enjoy spectacular views across Portsmouth Harbour taking in the Falkland Gardens and the ‘Timespace’ sundial.

The Museum of Diving shows the fascinating world of undersea diving through the ages, from the earliest diving helmets to equipment used by James Bond.

You can see more James Bond equipment at the Hovercraft Museum, which has a hovercraft featuring in ‘Die Another Day’, plus ones from the TV programmes ‘Top Gear’, ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ and ‘Salvage Squad.

Moving away from the maritime theme, take a wander through the 1642 Living History Village to see ‘villagers’ dressed in period costumes demonstrating the skills of the blacksmith, lace-makers and weavers.

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English Heritage’s Victorian Fort Brockhurst opens on the second Saturday of the month from May to September.

You can discover more about Gosport’s history at the Gosport Discovery Centre and at SEARCH Museum.

(Check the attractions’ websites for opening dates/times).

Royal Navy Submarine Museum - www.submarine-museum.co.uk Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower - www.explosion.org.uk Diving Museum - www.divingmuseum.co.uk Hovercraft Museum - www.hovercraft-museum.org 1642 Living History Village - www.littlewoodham.org.uk Gosport Discovery Centre - www.hants.gov.uk/gdc Fort Brockhurst - www.english-heritage.org.uk Search Museum - www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/museum-search

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Whether you are already a keen sailor or want to learn, Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent are ideal for your sailing or HOST TO SPECTACULAR watersports holiday. EVENTS, WORLD-CLASS Boat/yacht, kayak & paddleboard hire, sailing tuition, marinas (all with deep-water access), fishing trips, wind- ATTRACTIONS, WATERFRONT surfing, kite-surfing, and jet-skiing are all available, so SHOPPING, CENTURIES OF there is something for all ages and abilities to enjoy. HISTORY AND MILES OF You will also find a good range of self-catering properties AMAZING BEACHES! and hotels for crew accommodation, numerous chandleries to replenish your sailing gear, and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to relax in onshore. visitportsmouth.co.uk

If you prefer someone else to sail you around, Gosport Ferry Ltd operates summer cruises around the Solent from June to September. These leisurely cruises are a great way to enjoy the sights of Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent Forts, Cowes, Ryde, Beaulieu, Hamble, The Needles, Yarmouth and Southampton from the water.

EMIRATES SPINNAKER TOWER Solent Sailing © Stefan & Sara Venter www.upixphotography.com

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Experience the thrill of a hovercraft ride with a Hovertravel excursion from Lee-on-the-Solent.

Haslar Marina - www.haslarmarina.co.uk Premier Marinas Gosport - www.premiermarinas.com/gosport Royal Clarence Marina - www.royalclarencemarina.org Summer Cruises - www.gosportferry.co.uk Gosport Marine Scene - www.gosportmarinescene.com We shared Hovertravel www.hovertravel.co.uk Dolphin Charter everything www.dolphincharter.co.uk/kayak/ we had.

Cocoa. Laughter. Heartbreak.

Visit The D-Day Story and discover the personal stories behind the epic day theddaystory.com

Photograph 5254) (B © IWM 9 FAMILY FUN

From tiny tots and teenagers to mums, dads and grandparents, Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent offers a fantastic range of family fun activities.

Beach Areas – Lee-on-the-Solent & Stokes Bay With designated swimming areas and great water-sport opportunities, a day on the beach will delight all ages. Lee-on the-Solent seafront has a children’s play area, a skate park, seafront cafes and restaurants and plenty of places to get an ice cream! Stokes Bay seafront was voted one of the 10 best places for a picnic in the UK, plus there is an adventure golf course, children’s splash park,and kayak & paddleboard hire available.

Team Sport Go-Karting - www.team-sport.co.uk/gosport Planet Ice - www.planet-ice.co.uk/arena/gosport Monkey Bizness - www.monkey-bizness.co.uk Gosport BMX Track - www.gosportbmx.co.uk Gosport Leisure Centre - www.gosportleisurecentre.co.uk Dolphin Charter www.dolphincharter.co.uk/kayak/

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Away from the beach For high octane excitement then you can’t beat the Go- Karts at the indoor Team Sport’s Karting track.

Fans of ‘Dancing on Ice’ should get their skates on, and head for the ‘Planet Ice’ Rink. Right next door is the Gosport Leisure Park with its swimming pools, sports hall, health & fitness studio, dance studio and crèche/soft play area.

If you like BMX then head for Gosport BMX Track which hosts regular races and events throughout the year.

The kids can let off steam at ‘Monkey Bizness’ – a premier indoor multi-activity soft play centre catering for children up to 12 years of age.

11 GOSPORT GALLERY ORDNANCE ROAD, OFF THE HIGH STREET, GOSPORT PO12 1NS 023 9387 7840 From local artists to national touring exhibitions, talks and performances, there is so much to discover in Gosport Gallery. Why not pop into the free Play Gallery, where younger visitors can explore colour, texture and shape through hands-on activities and play.

SEARCH 50 CLARENCE ROAD, GOSPORT PO12 1BU 023 9387 7840 Become a museum curator, history detective, geologist or archaeologist at SEARCH, where learning is brought to life for schools, groups, families and our local community.

FIND OUT MORE: www.hampshireculture.org.uk 12 An historical re-enactment of daily life At “Little Woodham” Howe Rd TAKE Rowner, Gosport. PO13 8AB For Opening Days FLIGHT Please see our web site A 17 Century Village. HOVERCRAFT EXCURSIONS Experience

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R R 3 N 4 A T E O A W L 14 A A C 21. Team Sport Go-Karting www.team-sport.co.uk/gosport Tel. G L S Y I P T N L ANG 0844 988 0000 O LITTLE LE S A S Y K 1 L E Attractions (see page 15) E 36 A C S E L A 12 11 R J 6 20 H C E 22. Lee-on-the-Solent seafront B L N C A CE R PA A L E R N AD 13 Y R O A C E 2 L E Accommodation (see pages 19 & 20) A H A L Y E D C A D S 23. Hovercraft Museum www.hovercraft-museum.org R 30 R O P E L SC A EN N A 11 T D E R O 17 24. Fort Brockhurst www.english-heritage.org.uk Tourist Information Centre N A O Ferry to Isle of Wight D T K C F N Tourist Information Point O O M R D T A (Some attractions are not open every day. Please check with (in Bluebird Cafe) O

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Hotels Self – Catering 1. Alverbank Hotel - www.alverbank.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 0005 19. The Admiral’s Quarters, www.luxurystay.info Tel. 023 9258 2929 2. Anglesey Hotel - www.angleseyhotel.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 2157 20. Bury Tower House - www.buryholidayhomes.co.uk 3. Bridgemary Manor Hotel – www.bridgemarymanor.co.uk Tel. 07948 512 764 Tel. 01329 232946 21. Cambrian House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk 4. Old lodge - www.alverstokeoldlodge.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 2572 Tel. 023 9258 3084 5. Premier Inn - www.premierinn.com Tel. 0871 527 9436 22. The Chart House - www.mypoolswim.co.uk/charthouse Tel. 023 9255 4145 Guest Houses/B&B’s 23. Coach House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk 6. Alverbrook B&B – www.alverbrookbandb.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 8873 Tel. 023 9258 3084 7. Avon Manor Guest House - www.avonmanor.co.uk 24. The Dairy House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2773 Tel. 023 9258 3084 8. Leeward House - www.leewardhouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 6090 25. The Gallery - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 3084 9. Manor House - www.manorhouse-bandb.co.uk Tel. 023 9242 1683 26. The Granary - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk 10. Milvil Corner - www.milvilcorner.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 3489 Tel. 023 9258 3084 11. Number Five - www.numberfivebedandbreakfast.co.uk 27. Georgian Apartment - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel.023 9258 3972 Tel. 023 9258 3084 12. The Olive Tree – www.theolivetreebedandbreakfast.com 28. Grove House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9250 3142 Tel. 023 9258 3084 13. Solent Gate B&B Tel. 023 9255 1762 29. Harbour View - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk 14. Walnut Tree B&B - www.walnuttreebandb.co.uk Tel. 023 9242 5100 Tel. 023 9258 3084 15. West Wind - www.west-wind.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2550 30. Number Nine - www.numbernine.info Tel. 07803 388277 16. Wisteria House - www.wisteria-house.co.uk Tel. 01329 511940 31. Little Wentworth - www.littlewentworth.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 3489 17. Woodbine - www.woodbinegosport.com Tel. 023 9252 0102 32. Peel House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 3084 33. Stoke Villas - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 3084 Caravan / Camping 34. Spring Garden Apartment – 023 9251 0336 18. Kingfisher Caravan site - www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk 35. Waterfront Quay - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9250 2611 Tel. 023 9258 3084 36. Windbrake House - www.luxurystay.info Tel. 023 9258 2929 37. The 1908 Lodge – www.1908lodge.com Tel. 07835 767912 38. 28 The Avenue - 01923 244042

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GOSPORT GALLERY ORDNANCE ROAD, OFF THE HIGH STREET, GOSPORT PO12 1NS 023 9387 7840 From local artists to national touring exhibitions, talks and performances, there is so much to discover in Gosport Gallery. Why not pop into the free Play Gallery, where younger visitors can explore colour, texture and shape through hands-on activities and play.

SEARCH 50 CLARENCE ROAD, GOSPORT PO12 1BU 023 9387 7840 28 The Avenue, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants PO12 2JR Become a museum curator, history detective, geologist or archaeologist at SEARCH, where learning is brought to life for schools, groups, families and our local community.

Fully equipped 3 bedroom house with WIFI which sleeps 6. On site parking for cars and dinghies. 5 minutes from Stokes Bay. £475-£575 per week. Email: [email protected] or tel: 07960 126704

FIND OUT MORE: www.hampshireculture.org.uk 21 OUT AND ABOUT

Gosport Waterfront is an attraction in its own right. Overlooking the harbour entrance, there is a constant bustle of yachts, ferries and warships sailing in and out. Spread along the waterfront, and especially within the three marinas, you’ll find a choice of waterfront bars and restaurants to relax in.

Stokes Bay is noted for its remarkable flora and many varieties of birds, whilst the Gilkicker lagoons are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. This open natural area is a delight for walkers.

The countryside of the Alver Valley and Wildgrounds offers good cycle routes and a range of countryside walks and trails suitable for all abilities and ages.

Across the Harbour is Portsmouth. Here you will find Gunwharf Quays with its outlet shopping, restaurants, cinema and the stunning 170 metre Emirates Spinnaker Tower with its unforgettable views. HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy are all close by in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Gosport Ferry - www.gosportferry.co.uk Gunwharf Quays - www.gunwharf-quays.com Emirates Spinnaker Tower - www.spinnakertower.co.uk Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - www.historicdockyard.co.uk Alver Valley & Wildgrounds - www.discovergosport.co.uk

Submarine Museum

22 the Hovercraft Museum

Seafront, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire

Open Saturdays 10am – 4pm - Adult - £8 - Child - £5 February until December - 4 & under Free See website for other opening - Family £22 (2+3) times and special events! - Concession - £7

Hovercraft excursions

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Cocoa. Laughter. Heartbreak.

Visit The D-Day Story and discover the personal stories behind the epic day theddaystory.com

24Photograph 5254) (B © IWM OUT AND ABOUT

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Fort Brockhurst

26 FOOD FOR THOUGHT - WATERFRONT EATERIES

You’ll find a wide range of places to eat and drink, many located on the water’s edge with spectacular views. Here are some suggestions of places to eat located on or near the waterfront.

Trinity’s at the Lightship, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9250 3387 www.trinitysatthelightship.co.uk Trinity’s at Haslar, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9258 8810 www.trinitysathaslar.co.uk Castle Tavern, Castle Row, Mumby Road, Tel. 023 9258 3991 The Boat House, Gosport Marina, Tel. 023 9260 1166 www.theboathousegosport.co.uk The Victualler, Royal Clarence Marina, Tel. 023 9258 2513 www.thevictualler.co.uk The Wendy House, Royal Clarence Marina, Tel. 023 9252 2240 www.the-wendy-house.co.uk Artys, Royal Clarence Marina, Tel. 023 9258 4699 Lakeside Café, Walpole Park, Tel. 023 9252 6555 Jolly Roger, Priory Road, Tel. 023 9258 2584 www.thejollyrogergosport.co.uk Bayside Cabin, Stokes Bay Road, Tel. 023 9258 1426 www.baysidecabin.co.uk Pebbles, Stokes Bay Road, Tel. 023 9251 0789 www.pebblesfishandwinebar.co.uk Leon’s Bistro, 15 Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 4696 www.leons-bistro.co.uk Bluebird Café, Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 0773 Penguin Café, Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 0912

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National collection of artillery Open daily Free admission Victorian fort Find us near Fareham | PO17 6AN Special events Cafe & shop www.royalarmouries.org

Explosion Museum

28 EVENTS

Whatever time of year you are planning to visit, there is something to enjoy in Gosport. Throughout the summer you will find festivals, carnivals, heritage days and sailing events. Check out the ‘What’s on’ section of www. discovergosport.co.uk to see what’s happening during your visit.

Gosport Town Centre

Gosport Town Centre has a mixture of independent shops as well as major high street names. On Tuesdays & Saturdays the High Street hosts one of the South Coast’s longest established markets.

The Discovery Centre & Gosport Gallery hosts art exhibitions, events, and children’s’ activities throughout the year.

Gosport Discovery Centre - www.hants.gov.uk/gdc Gosport Gallery - www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/gosport-gallery Gosport Town Centre - www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk

29 Gosport Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities for all.

If you need this document in large print, on USB, CD, in Braille or in another language please contact:

Gosport Borough Council, Town Hall, High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EB Tel. 023 9258 4242 Published: December 2019

Photo credits: Olin Photography, NMRN Diving Museum, Hovertravel Ltd, Gosport Marine Scene, Royal Navy, St Vincent College, 1642 Living History Village.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication Gosport Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or amendments or for any inconvenience arriving therefrom.

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Fort Brockhurst 31 Gosport Ferry

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