St Mark’s Churchyard Tour
St Marks Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DA St Marks Church, built in 1844, was demolished in 1911. The cemetery remains today and the foundations of the church can still be seen. Hear about the lives of the people who lay beneath this soil. The …
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Haslar Peninsula CycleAbout
Entrance to Submarine Museum , Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS Enjoy a guided circular cycle ride around the peninsula covering about 20 points of interest from Fort Blockhouse to Crescent Road. It will give riders a snapshot of the area’s unique heritage and …
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HMS St Vincent Association Museum and Tour
St Vincent College, Forton Road Entrance, Gosport, PO12 4QA The museum tells the story of the history of St Vincent and also a year in the life of a ‘Boy’ sailor whilst under training. Tours of the establishment take in the historical points with views of the …
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Underwater Explorers at the Diving Museum
Diving Museum, No2 Battery, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QU Explore secrets of the deep and diving techniques through time, within a Victorian Gun Battery. Discover how sport, military and commercial divers have been going underwater, for the last 100 years. Experienced Diver-Guides will …
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Lee Heritage Waterfront Walk
Meet at Elmore Car Park, Marine Parade West, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9BW Find out about history of Lee-on-the-Solent and its Waterfront from a local resident. This guided walk takes you along Lee Promenade to the Old Swimming Pool site and covers many …
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Shore Leave Haslar in the Memorial Gardens
Memorial Garden, Haslar Hospital, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AA Entry through the green pedestrian gates on Haslar Road. The Memorial Garden at the former Royal Naval Hospital Haslar is run by Shore Leave Haslar as a project for ex-Service Veterans with mental health support …
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A Blast from the Past – Compton Cinema Organ
Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PX This really is a hidden gem because this unique 1934 3 manual Compton Cinema Pipe Organ is usually tucked away unseen behind the stage. But it will be out for you to explore and enjoy for Heritage Open Days. It …
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Eyes Along the Coast
Coastwatch Lookout Station, Beach Road Car Park, PO13 9LB Wherever there is an NCI station a watchkeeper will be looking out for danger and ensuring safety on the water. High technology and sophisticated systems such as radar and telecommunications have vastly improved safety at sea, …
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The World’s Only Hovercraft Museum
The Hovercraft Museum, Daedalus Site Seafront Gate, Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NS Come and see the world’s largest collection of hovercraft! Within the world’s only museum dedicated to this invention, you can browse around the exclusive collection of over 50 hovercraft including James …
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Secret Bunker
The Report Centre, The Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2JU, the corner of The Avenue and Tebourba Rd Enjoy a rare opportunity to investigate inside the only surviving WW2 Air Raid Precaution Bunker and Civil Defence Centre in Hampshire. Investigate the Headquarters of wardens, fire brigade …
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