Gosport.Co.Uk Discovergosport

discovergosport.co.uk discovergosport www.discovergosport.co.uk

Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent 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.

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, 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

Cover images: Top: HMS Alliance Bottom: Sailing on the Solent

LONDON

GOSPORT

2 GOSPORT & LEE-on-the-SOLENT

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.

Contents

Page 4 Impressive Heritage 8 On the Water 10 Family Fun Activities 13 Map 18 Out and About 22 Food for Thought 24 Events 27 Gosport for Groups

Diving Museum

Photo Credits’ section: ‘NMRN, Diving Museum, Hovercraft Museum, Visit England, GBC, Clipper Race, Stokes Bay Sailing Club, Gosport Marine Scene CIC, St Vincent College, Sultan Show, 17th Century Village, Gosport Ferry.

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. Caption 3 HMS Alliance: RN Submarine Museum

Impressive Heritage

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 HMS Alliance 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 an award- winning museum of naval warfare set within the 18th century buildings of the Royal Navy’s former armaments depot at Priddy’s Hard.

Follow the 2 mile Millennium 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 showcases the best range of military, commercial and recreational diving equipment in Europe (perhaps the World!). Whilst just along the coast the Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-the-Solent is home to the only collection of historic hovercraft in the world (open to visitors by appointment). Both are run by a dedicated team of enthusiasts.

Hovercraft Museum

4 Explosion - Museum of Naval Firepower

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

(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

Fort Brockhurst - www.english-heritage.org.uk

1642 Living History Village 5 ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM STEP INTO THE SECRET WORLD OF THE SUBMARINER

10 amazing attractions - one big day out Book online at historicdockyard.co.uk 6

VS_NMRM_198x210_Subs_Gosport Guide.indd_V2.indd 1 11/09/2015 12:25 ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM STEP INTO THE SECRET WORLD OF THE SUBMARINER

10 amazing attractions - one big day out Book online at historicdockyard.co.uk 7

VS_NMRM_198x210_Subs_Gosport Guide.indd_V2.indd 1 11/09/2015 12:25 Solent Sailing

On the Water

Gosport is the ideal destination for your sailing or watersports vacation.

With boat/yacht hire, sailing tuition, marinas (all with deep-water access), fishing trips, wind-surfing, kite- surfing, and jet-skiing there is something for all ages and abilities.

You will also find a range of self-catering properties and hotels for crew accommodation plus numerous chandleries and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants.

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

More information on things nautical can be found in the ‘Gosport: Everything for Boaters’ leaflet which you can get from the Tourist Information Centre, or see www. gosportmarinescene.com or the sailing and watersports section of www.discovergosport.co.uk

8 Learn to sail

PREMIUM OUTLET SHOPPING © Clipper Race

Haslar Marina - www.haslarmarina.co.uk Tel. 023 9260 1201

Premier Marinas Gosport - www.premiermarinas.com/gosport Tel 023 9252 4811

Royal Clarence Marina - www.royalclarencemarina.org Tel. 023 9252 3523

Summer Cruises - www.gosportferry.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 4551

Gosport Marine Scene - www.gosportmarinescene.com YOU COULD GET CARRIED AWAY where over 90 famous brands come together with great dining on the historic waterfront

UP TO 60% OFF RRP gunwharf-quays.com

1789_Gosport_Visitors_99x210mm_AW2.indd 1 20/10/2015 16:38 Family Fun activities

Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent offers lots of family activities that won’t break the bank.

Beach Areas - Lee-on-the-Solent & Stokes Bay With safe swimming and great water-sport opportunities, a day on the beach at Lee-on-the-Solent or Stokes Bay 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, plus open spaces that are excellent for kite flying.

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

Atlas Helicopters - www.helicopterdays.co.uk/portsmouth_tours.html

Alver Valley & Wildgrounds - www.discovergosport.co.uk

Gosport BMX Track - www.gosportbmx.co.uk

Gosport Leisure Centre - www.gosportleisurecentre.co.uk

Kayak Hire - www.dolphincharter.co.uk

10 Splash Park Exhilarating sailing

For high octane excitement 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 ‘Planet Ice’ Rink right next door to 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.

The sky’s the limit when you take to the air on a helicopter trip with Atlas Helicopters based at Daedalus in Lee-on-the-Solent.

A 17th Century Village. Experience An historical re-enactment of daily life At “Little Woodham” Howe Rd Rowner, Gosport. PO13 8AB

11 Bus Route X5 from Fareham or Gosport

12 Attractions 1. Royal Navy Submarine Museum www.submarine- museum.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 0354 2. Holy Trinity Church www.holytrinitygosport.co.uk 3. Timespace Sundial www.discovergosport.co.uk 4. Gosport Ferry www.gosportferry.co.uk 5. Gosport Market (Tues & Sats) www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk 6. Discovery Centre www.hants.gov.uk/gdc Tel. 0300 555 1387 7. SEARCH www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/museum- search 8. Gosport Gallery www.hants.gov.uk/gosport-gallery Tel. 0300 555 1387 9. Waterfront Trail www.discovergosport.co.uk 10. Explosion www.explosion.org.uk Tel. 023 9250 5600 11. Splash Park www.discovergosport.co.uk 12. Solent Springs Adventure Golf Tel. 07973 309770 13. Stokes Bay www.discovergosport.co.uk 14. Diving Museum www.divingmuseum.co.uk 15. Alver Valley & Wildgrounds Nature Reserve Tel. 023 9258 8666 16. Gosport BMX Track www.gosportbmx.co.uk 17. 17th Century Village www.littlewoodham.org.uk 18. Fort Brockhurst www.english-heritage.org.uk 19. Planet Ice www.planet-ice.co.uk/arena/gosport Tel. 023 9251 1217 20. Gosport Leisure Centre www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ centres/gosport-leisure-centre Tel: 02392 534950 21. Monkey Bizness www.monkey-bizness.co.uk Tel. 01329 239035 22. Team Sport Go-Karting www.team-sport.co.uk/gosport Tel. 0844 988 0000 23. Lee-on-the-Solent seafront 24. Hovercraft Museum www.hovercraft-museum.org

(Some attractions are not open every day. Please check with the attraction direct or with the Tourist Information Centre tel. 023 9252 2944)

T U

K E F

T S A R

E UE A N E H

G A V V W N A E O Y S M W N G

C E U R E G N E H R O

N B O

E D

S LANE A OOK E R S A BR L O R 18 A A D E V N M E N O E U R C D E A O R R E I E A PORTSMOUTH S N R E W E R A B B S L HARBOUR R Y AF T H E O P R O R A W O R O R K O T A G E W K I A W W E R Y

W E

E E H

N A S

Y N

E R T O

R R

A W U

D A

O Y R

L B B O

R A A A

U H N

N D C E I E T W

L S O L A A E N R O D N P

R E I O D E R

U Y R

R A N O R

M O O

S N E W E O R V FAREHAM A N E W B R A D A

O L

T E D N R E A GOSPORT O T A L O S O . N O H L R E R E O A 24 C D R M U R K E N B M B N C E H L A V A E I A A M H R U A N S S V 12 O C I R E T A R W O N O A R

A L T S

E H I R Y

Q O D O D E T P G U N

A R R A O

E V D A R E V E I R R V A Y

R R L A A I

W N D D

L WATERFRONT O E R E I

A D O V A TRAIL

D L R Y W D

I O E GE RD

L D M AD F I

S R Y C B R

O Y A L M T H F R L A

I O K

L E F W G R R L R Y OAD A 11 W E H T T T E S K

R M S S A A O U 10 M H Q T T 25 UEEN STREE O A R R

R W N E E T

I 23 D E N D O R A A T E S D E C OUT A I HCR LEESL D O G OF AND T ROA RD A D O 28 R H O P D R

E R R A U E

E L M

S M N B T

R H E

R R

W I L H L M T Y

A Q O T E G O T L

R N 16 L A

I N R D A E D U O S H

M L L R A G A

L P I E E W N R I E T

I H D T O RD M K A D K W T H R PA 7 R E P A W V

O Y S R D

’ A P R D T R E O G E 6 A S T R N O G H E

I T P R I R H S G V E T D T ID N T R 15 T E F G R E E

E O B 8 E R R R M R A S O A K G A M A T H E C

O D N R D D O S S

U T S W R N

H A N S T D N U

R A S H

O O E D T G

A D O A D Y R U

D L R B L R U O T M G O

F S E U

O B M S

L A R E E S B U H O

E D T A D A M P R T R R A T E R R R V R R E D T D I V T D U

E R S . O S S A T T T H S R H BUR O

Y HA N D G M L E L E

I E T H Y T I

D A E H E B O

A D R W A P R O E W V B M V R V E O BR G C T R O E I S A KE A R

O R O R D W S A D D N A D Y O O T W E E R N K R E IE E H S R P

R R 3 N A T E O A W L A A C G L S Y I P T N L ANG O LITTLE LE S A S Y K L E Attractions (see page 13) E A C S E L A R J H C E B L N C A CE R PA A L E R N AD Y R O A C E A L E Accommodation (see page 17) A Y H L E D D S CR A P E R O L SC A EN N A T D E R Tourist Information Centre O N A O D T K C F N Tourist Information Point O O M R D T A (in Bluebird Cafe) O R

T U

K E F

T S A R

E UE A N E H

G A V V W N A E O Y S M W N G

C E U R E G N E H R O

N B O

E D

S LANE A OOK E R S A BR L O R 22 A A D E V N M E N 21 O E U R C D E A O R R 3 E I E A PORTSMOUTH S N R E W E R A B B S L HARBOUR R Y AF T H E O P R O R A W O R O R K O T A G E W K I A W W E R Y

W E

E E H

N A S

Y N

E R T O

R R

A W U

D A

O Y R

L B B O

R A A A

U H N

N D C E I E T 20 W 5 18 21 L S O L A A E N R O D N 19 P

R E I O D E R

U Y R

R A N O R

M O O

S N E W E O R V FAREHAM A N E W B R A D A

O L

T E D N R E A GOSPORT O T A L O S O . N O H L R E R E O A C D R M U R K E N B M B N C E H L A V A E I A A M H R U A S S V NO C I R E T A R W O N O A R

A L T S

E H I R Y

Q O D O D E T P G U N

A R R A O

E V D A R E V E I R R V A Y

R R L A A I

W N D D

L WATERFRONT O E R E I

A D O V A TRAIL

D L R Y W D

I O E GE RD

L D M AD F I

S R Y C B R

O Y A L M T H F R L A

I O K

L E F W G R R L R Y OAD A E W H T T T E S K

R M S S A A O U M T H QU EET O EEN STR A R R

R W N E E T I D E N D O R A A T E S D E C OUT A I HCR LEESL D O G OF AND T ROA RD A D O R H O P D R

E R R A U E

E L M

S M N B T

R H E

R R

17 W I L H L M T Y

A Q O T E G O T L

R N L A

I N R D A E D U O S H

M L L R A G A

L P I E E W N R I E 16 T

I H D T O RD M K A D K W T H R PA R E P A W V

O Y S R D

’ A P R D T R E O G A E R 27 S T N O G H E

I T 15 P R I R H S G V E T D T ID N T R T E F G R E E

E O B E R R R M R A S O A K G A M A T H E C

O D N R D D O S S

U T S W R N

H A N S T D N U

R A S H

O O E D T G

A D O A D Y R U

D L R B L R U O T M G O

F S E U

E 30 O B M S

L A R E E S14 9 B U H O

E D T A D A M P R T R R A T E R R R V R R E D T D I V T D U

E R S . O S S A T T T 31 H H S R BUR O

Y HA N D G M L E L E

I E T H Y T I

D A E H E B O

A D R W A P R O E W V B M V R V E O BR G C T R O E I S A KE A R

O R O R D W S A D D N A D Y O O T W E E R N K R E IE E H S R P

R R 3 N 4 A T E O A W L 14 A A C G L S Y I P T N L ANG O LITTLE LE S A S Y K 1 L E E 17 A C S E L A 12 13 R J 20 H C E B L N C A CE R PA A L E R N AD 13 Y R O A C E 2 A L E A Y H L E D D S CR 24 A P E R O L SC A EN N A 11 T D E R O 19 N A O D T K C F N O O M R D T A O R

T U

K E F

T S A R

E UE A N E H

G A V V W N A E O Y S M W N G

C E U R E G N E H R O

N B O

E D

S LANE A OOK E R S A BR L O R

A A D E V N M E N O E U R C D E A O R R E I E A PORTSMOUTH S N R E W E R A B B S L HARBOUR R Y AF T H E O P R O R A W O R O R K O T A G E W K I A W W E R Y

W E

E E H

N A S

Y N

E R T O

R R

A W U

D A

O Y R

L B B O

R A A A

U H N

N D C E I E T W

L S O L A A E N R O D N P

R E I O D E R

U Y R

R A N O R

M O O

S N E W E O R V FAREHAM A N E W B R A D A

O L

T E D N R E A GOSPORT O T A L O S O . N O H L R E R E O A C D R M U R K E N B M B N C E H L A V A E I A A M H R U A S S V NO C I R E T A R W O N O A R

A L T S

E H I R 10 Y

Q O D O D E T P G U N

A R R A O

E V D A R E V E I R R V A Y

R R L A A I

W N D D

L WATERFRONT O E R E I

A D O V A TRAIL

D L R Y W D

I O E GE RD

L D M AD F I

S R Y C B R

O Y A L M T H F R L A

I O K

L E F W G R R L R Y OAD 9 A E W H T T T E S K

R M S S A A O U M T H QU EET O EEN STR A R R

R W N E E T I D E N D O R A A T E S D E C OUT A I HCR LEESL D O G OF AND T ROA RD A D O R H O P D R

E R R A U E

E L M

S M N B T

R H E

R R

W I L H L M T Y

A Q O T E G O T L

R N L A

I N R D A E D U O S H

M L L R A G A

L P I E E W N 8 7 R I E T

I H D T O RD M K A D K W T H R PA R E P A W V 6 5 I 4 O Y S R D

’ A P R D T R E O G E A S T R N O G H E

I T P R I R H S G V E T 23 D T ID N T R T E F G R E E

E O B E R R R M R A S O A K G A M A T 3 H E C

O D N R D D O S S

U T S 2 W R N

H A N S T D N U

R A S H

O O E D T G

A D O A D Y R U

D L R B L R U O T M G 26 O

F S E U

E 22 O B M S

L A R E E S B U H O

E D T A D A M P R T R R A T E R R R V R R E D T D I V T D U

E R S . O S S A T T T H S R H BUR O N 29

Y HA D G M L E L E

I E T H Y T I

D A E H E B O

A D R W A P R O E W V B M V R V E O BR G C T R O E I S A KE A R

O R O R D W S A D D N A D Y O O T W E E R N K 1 R E IE E H S R P

R R 3 N A T E O A W L A A C G L S Y I P T N L ANG O LITTLE LE S A S Y K L E E A C S E L A R J H C E B L N C A CE R PA A L E R N AD Y R O A C E A L E A Y H L E D D S CR A P E R O L SC A EN N A T D E R O N A O D T K C F N O O M R D T A O R

16 Accommodation

Hotels 1. Alverbank Hotel - www.alverbankhotel.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 0005 2. Anglesey Hotel - www.angleseyhotel.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 2157 3. Bridgemary Manor Hotel - www.bridgemarymanor.co.uk Tel. 01329 232946 4. Old lodge - www.alverstokeoldlodge.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 2572 5. Premier Inn - www.premierinn.com Tel. 0871 527 9436

Guest Houses/B&B’s 6. Apple Tree Cottage - www.leeonthesolentbedandbreakfast.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 1176 7. Avon Manor Guest House - www.avonmanor.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2773 8. Chester Lodge - www.chesterlodge.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 0894 9. Haven - www.thehavenguesthouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 1333 10. Leeward House - www.leewardhouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 6090 11. Manor House - www.manorhouse-bandb.co.uk Tel. 023 9242 1683 12. Milvil Corner - www.milvilcorner.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 3489 13. Number Five - www.numberfivebedandbreakfast.co.uk Tel.023 9258 3972 14. Seafarers - www.seafarer-guesthouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 2883 15. Walnut Tree B&B - www.walnuttreebandb.co.uk Tel. 02392 425100 16. West Wind - www.west-wind.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2550 17. Windbrake House - www.windbrakehouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 2929 18. Wisteria House - www.wisteria-house.co.uk Tel. 01329 511940 19. Woodbine - www.woodbinegosport.com Tel. 023 9252 0102

Self - Catering 20. Bury Tower House - www.buryholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 07948 512 764 21. The Dairy House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 3084 22. Dolphins - www.selfcatering-gosport.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 8179 23. Eight The Mews - www.eightthemews.co.uk Tel. 01306 740 256 24. Number Nine - www.numbernine.info Tel. 07803 388277 25. Solent Sunrise - www.solentsunrise.com Tel. 023 9255 4565 26. Spinnaker View - www.spinnakerviewapartment.co.uk Tel. 01428 643 443 27. The 1908 Lodge - www.1908lodge.com Tel. 07835 767912 28. The Chart House - www.mypoolswim.co.uk/charthouse Tel. 023 9255 4145 29. Waterviews - www.gosport-waterviews.co.uk Tel. 023 9260 1931 30. 28 The Avenue - 01923 244042

Caravan / Camping 31. Kingfisher Caravan site - www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk Tel. 023 9250 2611

17 Gosport Waterfront

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, with the Falkland Gardens providing a great vantage point. 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. Take the Gosport Ferry to get there - it’s only a 5 minute crossing. 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.

18 Alver Valley VIEW THINGS DIFFERENTLY EXPLORE 3 VIEW DECKS WITH 350˚ PANORAMIC VIEWS i-VIEW interactive view interpretation screens Breathtaking glass Sky Walk NEW Interactive rib ride simulator VIEW Audio guides (child friendly and multiple INTERPRETATION language versions available) Open air Sky Deck Café in the Clouds offering hot & cold drinks and snacks PLUS WATERFRONT CAFÉ Beautiful marina views and terrace Serving delicious drinks, snacks and hot & cold food BOOK ONLINE SAVE 15% Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TT 02392 857520

WWW.SPINNAKERTOWER.CO.UK

20022 SPIN Visit Gosport 2016 Visitor Guide Ad.indd 1 14/10/2015 15:23

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

19 PREMIUM OUTLET SHOPPING

YOU COULD GET CARRIED AWAY where over 90 famous brands come together with great dining on the historic waterfront

UP TO 60% OFF RRP gunwharf-quays.com

1789_Gosport_Visitors_99x210mm_AW2.indd 1 20/10/2015 16:38 Solent Sailing FORT NELSON / FAREHAM FREE MUSEUM ENTRY HOME OF THE BIG GUNS NATIONAL COLLECTION OF ARTILLERY w . r o y a l r m u i e s .

- Victorian fort - Daily gun g firing 1pm - 350+ big guns on display - Guided tours - Cafe 1871 - Free parking

21 Food for thought

You’ll find a wide range of places to eat and drink, many located on the water’s edge. Gosport also has its own award-winning brewery: the Oakleaf Brewery (www. oakleafbrewing.co.uk), so why not treat yourself to some of its fine ales.

Waterfront Eateries Trinity’s at the Lightship, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9250 3387 www.trinitysatthelightship.co.uk The Boat House, Gosport Marina, Tel. 023 9260 1166 www.theboathousegosport.co.uk Hardy’s at Haslar, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9258 8810 www.hardys-catering.co.uk Jolly Roger, Priory Road, Tel. 023 9258 2584 www.thejollyrogergosport.co.uk Castle Tavern, Castle Row, Mumby Road, Tel. 023 9258 3991 Lakeside Café, Walpole Park, Tel. 023 9252 6555 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

Discover centuries of history, waterfront shopping, superb dining, soaring sights, miles of amazing beaches and fabulous events such as Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing and the Victorious Festival.

22 ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM STEP INTO THE SECRET WORLD OF THE SUBMARINER

There’s lots toto see andand do atat GosportGosport DiscoveryDiscovery Centre! Discover More! Come and visit us on the High Street in •• Library Gosport

•• Museum on on the the Mezz Mezz

•• GalleExhibitionsry Exhibitions • Local && Naval Geology Studies Centre •• WiFi & computerComputerss • • Events Events & &Activities Activities •• BookBookwormworm Cafe Café

Tel: Tel. 0300 0845 555 603 1387 5631 wwwww.hants.gov.uk/w.hants.gov.uk/gdcgdc

10 amazing attractions - one big day out www.hants.gov.uk Book online at historicdockyard.co.uk 23

VS_NMRM_198x210_Subs_Gosport Guide.indd_V2.indd 1 11/09/2015 12:25 Events

Whatever time of year you are planning to visit, there are lots of local events to enjoy. The annual ‘Celebrate Gosport’ events programme runs throughout the summer and includes family-focused 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.

Sultan Show

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, plus periodically from March to September there are specialist food, arts and crafts markets.

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

Gosport Discovery Centre & Gallery - www.hants.gov.uk/gdc

Gosport Town Centre - www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk

24 Located close to the Gosport Ferry and Waterfront, Gosport Town Centre is an ideal place to stop awhile…

Enjoy the harbour views

Shop at a wide range of independents and national retailers

Visit national touring exhibitions at the Gallery

Explore the Town’s heritage and waterfront trail

Relax at High Street cafes and waterfront bistros

www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk

Visit Gosport Market On Tuesdays & Saturdays Gosport holds a traditional High Street market. Check it out - it’s a great place to browse and grab a bargain!

Tuesdays 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturdays 9.00am – 4.00pm

25 HOVERCRAFT MUSEUM NOW OPEN 2016

Over 50 hovercraft / models / films displays

Guided tours/School trips/Parties accommodated/disabled access/Dog friendly

Daedalus Lee slipway gate - 10 am till 4 pm Saturdays / Wednesday afternoons 12-4

Opening throughout week by appointment

£10 adults -£9 all concessions -£8 kids

Tel. 023 92 552090 or email [email protected]

www.hovercraft-museum.org

26 Caption Gosport for Groups

Gosport welcomes groups, whether it’s for a day trip, short break or longer stay. Many attractions cater for groups and offer discounts plus specialist tours that will give access to areas not usually open to the public. Joint tickets for different attractions are also available and many attractions have their own coach parking.

Check out the Group Travel section of www. discovergosport.co.uk for sample itineraries and coach parking details.

Disclaimer

Gosport Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities for all. If you need this document in large print, on tape, CD, in Braille or in another language please contact: Gosport Borough Council, Town Hall, High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EB LONDON Tel. 023 9258 4242

GOSPORT Published: December 2015

27 Scenic Solent Cruises

ENJOY SUMMER ON THE WATER

Scenic cruises to the Isle of Wight and around the Solent

Afternoon, day and evening cruises available

Great value for all the family

Free child pla ce with every adult ticket*

Licensed bar a nd food on board

Private hire available

023 9252 4551

www.gosportferry.co.uk *Terms and conditions apply

Gosport Ferry

VISITING GOSPORT? - It’s shorter by water

Ferry quick – just 4.5 minutes across Portsmouth Harbour

Ferry good – avoid the traﬃc, enjoy a breath of fresh air

Ferry regular – every 15 minutes or 7.5 minutes at peak times

Ferry relia ble – 5.30am to midnight, 364 days a year

Ferry easy – connect direct to trains and buses www.gosportferry.co.uk

Terms and conditions apply 023 9252 4551