RBA000144-0001 RBA000144-0002 at the Royal Navy’s historic former depot at Priddy’s I RBA000144-0003 Located on the coast of South Hampshire, a peninsula nestled between the clear blue waters of the Solent and the maritime centre of Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport’s character and history have long been defined by water. From water sports and pleasure boating of all kinds to clean beaches that offer safe bathing and fun for all the family. Whatever your interests, there is a multitude of fine visitor attractions, events and leisure activities to suit including Gosport’s newest attractions, Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower and the Lee-on-the-$olent beach Millennium Promenade. Contents Page Page Welcome to Gosport 3 . Eating & Entertainment 9 The Renaissance of Where to Stay 10-14 Portsmouth Harbour 4-6 Discount Vouchers 15-16 Places to Visit 7 Visitor Services 17 Things to See & Do 8 Visitor Map 18-20 Getting Here Gosport is easy to reach, exiting M27 Junction 9 via Titchfield and Lee-on-the-Solent or Junction 11 on the A32; it is less than 80 miles by road from London and is accessible by coach and train via Portsmouth Harbour. The Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton International Ports are within easy reach as is the Isle of Wight ferry ports. GOSPORT~ www.gosport.gov.uk Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the Southern Tourist Board and Gosport Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any subsequent errors or amendments, or for any inconvenience arising therefrom. Design and artwork by Solent Design Studio. Print by Speedwell. Published by Southern Tourist Board in conjunction with Gosport Borough Council © 9/01 30m RBA000144-0004 For over 800 years, Portsmouth Harbour has played a key role in the history of Britain and the world. Steeped in naval history, the shores of Portsmouth Harbour have played host to thousands of ships belonging to the worlds greatest Naval Fleet. Defence reductions have enabled areas previously restricted to the public to be reinvented offering spectacular new leisure attractions and maritime events! HMS Victory, Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard As one of the Millennium Commission’s twelve landmark projects around the UK, and the £86 million Renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour Millennium Scheme, the world-class transformation means that the harbour will continue to play a key role - but now as an international visitor destination! One element of the renaissance links everything in Portsmouth Harbour together - nearly six kilometres of new public promenades on both Portsmouth and Gosport sides of the harbour. On the Portsmouth route of the new Millennium Promenade you will discover exciting new attractions such as the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s interactive and high-tech attraction Action Stations! and Gunwharf Quays, a lifestyle destination with entertainment, designer outlet shopping and cosmopolitan bars and restaurants. Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth RBA000144-0005 The award winning Millennium Promenade with its superb vistas across the harbour features a chain motif, symbolising partnership between the communities of Portsmouth and Gosport, past and present. Extending nearly three kilometres from the Royal Navy Submarine Museum to the Priddy’s Hard Heritage Area, the Gosport Millennium Promenade features Timespace - one of the largest vertical sundials in the world. Timespace, Gosport Spanning 40 metres across with a mast 17 metres high at the centre, Timespace was created in celebration of the year 2000 drawing a spiritual link between Gosport’s Holy Trinity Church and Portsmouth Harbour via the new 183 metre Haslar Marina Millennium Pier. The Promenade’s new walkways, lighting and street furniture all complement the beautiful Falkland Gardens featuring a 7.5 metre wide mosaic to commemorate those who left Gosport to serve in the D-Day landings Falkland Gardens Mosaic, Gosport and the Falklands conflict. At Priddy’s Hard you will discover Gosport’s latest attraction - Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower. Tracing the development of naval firepower from gunpowder to the Exocet missiles, it also tells the story of the men and women who worked with explosives every day from the battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War. RBA000144-0006 RBA000144-0007 The sheltered coastal waters around Stokes Bay and Lee-on-the-Solent make Gosport a mecca for watersport enthusiasts. Why not try your hand at sailing, windsurfing or jetskiing or take a relaxing stroll along the many miles Watersports, Lee-on-the-Solent of seafront promenades. As part of the Victorian fortifications surrounding Portsmouth Harbour, look out for Fort Gilkicker and No. 2 Battery at the western end of Stokes Bay. Historic Alverstoke Village is a short walk away, with its picturesque Regency Crescent and Gardens. The Crescent, Alverstoke RBA000144-0008 Map Ref: ~1 Walpole Road, Gosport Tel: (023) 9258 8035 Lots of fascinating objects from the local collections including old photographs, paintings, archive film and life-sized costume figures are on display. Gosport Museum and Art Gallery also provide a venue for local exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pro. www.hants.gov.uk/museum/gosport The Centre provides both large and small swimming pools, a comprehensive fitness suite, health suite, with sauna, sunbed lounge and beaut), salon, squash and fitness classes. During the summer an outdoor paddling pool is available at Stokes Ba),. For more information call 023 9252 2532 Please see our voucher offer Map Ref: ~ The Rink caters for individuals of all ages and standards. Training classes, general sessions, parties and disco nigh~ are all available. National League Ice Hockey matches are RBA000144-0009 Located between the Children’s Paddling Pool and Gosport Sailing Club at Stokes Bay Beach, Gosport, Tel No. 023 9251 0789 OPEN DALLY OPEN DALLY (Food Orders." I2-2pm, 6-9pm ( lOam-5pm except Sunday and Monday) except Sunday & Monday) With Fine Foods, wines and Beach-side Caf~ offering a un-interrupted views of the Solent variety of quality hot and cold ... Pebbles is the place to be... meals and beverages The Jolly Roger Priddys Hard "" Gosport Hampshire P0!2 4LQ Bury Road, Gosport, Hants Gosport’s major venue for leisure, social and education activities Thorngate Halls has all the facilities you require at a price you can afford Weddings, Parties, Anniversaries, Concerts, Dinners, Reunions, etc. Self catering available and help to start or club RBA000144-0010 Gosport has a wide selection of accommodation, ranging from luxury hotels, small and friendly B&B’s, self-catering and caravan and camping sites. It is possible to book any of the accommodation establishments by contacting them direct. All accommodation in this publication has been inspected by the English Tourism Council, AA or RAC under the harmonised grading scheme. English Tourism Council Stars for Hotels Stars from one to five symbolise overall quali~, level of service, food standard and range of facilities available. Diamonds for Guest Accommodation Diamonds range from one to five and indicate the level of quali~ you can expect. Stars for Self Catering Stars from one to five assess the quality, comfort, space, facilities and cleanliness you can expect. Stars for Holiday, Touring and Camping Parks Stars from one to five are awarded based on cleanliness, environment and qualib/of facilities and service provided. All prices quoted are per person sharing doubleltwin room Welcome Host and inclusive of VA£ Prices were supplied in 2001 and cover the period 1st September 2001 to 31st December Look out for the Welcome Host Sign 2002. They are correct at the time of going to press, but are sometimes subject to change and Wsitors are advised A Commitment to Courtesy and O to check prices when hooking in advance. Service KEY TO SYMBOLS Hotel, Guesthouses, and Bed & Breakfast t~ No smoking ~ Swiming pool on sitelnearby I~I TV in rooms .~ Tealcoffee making facilities ¯, Games room ~ Lounge for residents [] Off street parking ~k Access for disabled ~ Licensed I~3 Credit cards accepted I.[ Dogs welcome ,~ Garden for residents I~ Shower f®l Dinner provided on request ~. Central heating throughout ~ Other sporting facilities on sitelnearby ~ Children welcome (min age) Self Catering ~ Dishwasher "t Swiming pool [~. Central heating throughout ~ Credit cards accepted [] Clothes washing facilities .’~ No smoking I~ Linen & towels provided or for hire I’~ Dogs welcome ~. Telephone ck Access for disabled ¯, Games room [] Off street parking ~ Microwave i~ Cot available for hire ~ Children welcome (min age) ~ Other sporting facilities on sitelnearby I;31 Television Caravan & Camping ~ Electrical hook-up ~ Washing and ironing facilities ~ Hot water to wash basin ~ Hot showers ~i Chemical toilet disposal [] Flush toilets The National Accessible Scheme Accessible to Accessible to someone with limited ~ wheelchairCategory1: ~ wheelchairCategory2: ~ Categorymobility, able 3: Accessibleto walk a to user travelling user travelling with few paces and up to a maximum independently assistance of three steps RBA000144-0011 159 Portsmouth Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport PO13 9AD Tel: 023 9255 1176 Fax: 023 9235 2492 Email: [email protected] 50 yards from seafront. Rooms have seaviews, are of a superb standard with en-suites. Easy access to motorway, Naval Establistments, Haslar and harbour. Bed & Breakfast daily from £21 Rooms: I Double, I Triple 2 En-suite rooms 12 South Place, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9AS Tel: 023 9255 2773 ~ El~naJh [email protected] www.avonmanor.fsnet.co.uk .~ Warm, friendly guest house, close to beach. Ideal for ~ I~,~ ’~ holidaymaker or business person. Comfortable rooms, ~, freshly cooked breakfast. Private parking. ’ - - ~ ..... Bed & Breakfast daily from £20-£22 Rooms: I Single, 2 Double en-suite, 2 Twin, I Family, I Shared bathroom Single Room Supplement £26-£32 ~ I~ [] ~ ~. ~: _~ ~k 20 Chester Crescent, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport POt 3 9BH Tel: 023 9255 0894 Fax: 023 9255 6291 Family run, quiet location, private parking.