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Alverstoke’s Regency Garden
Crescent Garden, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DH Discover the gardens’ significance to the building of Angleseyville, how this historic Regency garden fell into abandonment, and the subsequent resurrection to its former glory with wonderful planting. Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the garden, originally laid out in the Regency period, and will learn of […]
Bastion Days – explore the defences
IN PERSON Self Led Trail Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 1HL Come and see the defensive line that used to surround Gosport Town with skyline views of the area. Meet the Friends and learn about it’s past and those that manned it. Enjoy the natural surroundings and garden. View the exhibition, […]
Capsized in the Solent
IN PERSON Illustrated Talk Gosport Museum & Art Gallery, Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NS In this illustrated talk, based on his book ‘Capsized in the Solent’, Richard explores the 1972 disaster and dramatic rescue operation involving air and sea units from miles around. As always, this is with great respect to those who were […]
Compton Cinema Organ – last of its type!
IN PERSON Show / Display Presentation The Ballroom, Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PX Be transported back to the time of silent films with the history and sound of this unique Compton Cinema Organ, usually hidden away behind the stage! .. The Compton Cinema Organ has been in the Ballroom at Thorngate Hall […]
Dr James Lind: a life with lemons (and added E300)
IN PERSON Talk This talk will be available at two locations: Hornet Services Sailing Club, Haslar Road, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AQ Needs to be booked and Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park Community School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BF NOT bookable The story of Scottish doctor James Lind: his life afloat and ashore […]
Famous World War 1 Cartoons ‘Fragments from France’
In Person Show / Display Old House at Home, 92 Priory Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LQ Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, who served in France, became world-famous during the First World War for his ‘Fragments from France’ cartoons depicting life at the Front. As the creator of Old Bill, a walrus moustachioed old soldier who appeared in […]
Flora and Funerary at Ann’s Hill Cemetery
IN PERSON Guided Walk Ann’s Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3JX Enjoy a guided walk around Ann’s Hill old Victorian cemetery. You’ll learn about its history, the meaning of symbology on the headstones, the layout and the purpose of the buildings, the importance of the landscaping, and the hidden meaning of the flora in this […]
Great Tales of Local Naval History with a little ‘Turk Town’ Mystery
IN PERSON Guided Walk 51 Clayhall Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2BB On this guided walk, within the tranquillity of Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, you’ll learn about the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar from the 1740s, and where they buried the dead. You’ll hear many stories and find out about Dead Man’s Mile! Gathering in the Mortuary […]
HMS Medusa – a D-Day Survivor
IN-PERSON Guided Tour HMS Medusa: a D Day veteran! Meet at at Marina Gate, adjacent to The Creek Restaurant, HMS Medusa, Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU Harbour Defence Motor Launch, HMS Medusa is the last of her class in sea-going condition. Medusa was a navigational leader for Omaha Beach on D-Day. Come aboard for […]
HMS SULTAN – Aircraft Tours
In Person Guided Tour HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY Enjoy a guided tour around the different aircraft used for training at HMS SULTAN. The types represent the different aircraft flown by the Royal Navy from the 1960s. Although many are no longer in active service, they still have a valuable role in […]
HMS SULTAN – Airfield Museum Tour
In Person Guided Tour HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY Explore this fascinating museum within the grounds of HMS Sultan. The Airfield Museum gives the history of the surrounding area used as an airfield from 1909-1956. Learn about the world’s first “Top Gun” establishment 1917-19, and how the ‘Gosport’ method of flying training […]
HMS SULTAN – Fort Rowner Tour
In Person Guided Tour Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY Enjoy a guided tour around one of the Palmerston Forts, built to defend Portsmouth from a possible French invasion… Visit the Tunnels, Caponiers, haunted Keep, and Fort Museum within the grounds of the Royal Navy training establishment HMS Sultan. Family-friendly but children must be fully supervised. Not […]
HMS Sultan – Marine Engineering Museum
In Person Guided Tour HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY Explore this fascinating museum within the grounds of HMS Sultan with displays spanning 120 years of naval engineering The Marine Engineering Museum gives the history of marine engineering in the Royal Navy. Displaying a collection of Records, Artefacts and Memorabilia covering Marine Engineering […]
Hovercraft Chronicles: From Invention to Modern Marvels
In Person Talk Onboard the Princess Anne at Hovercraft Museum, Marine Parade West, Lee on Solent, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9NS Journey through the intriguing history of hovercrafts at the world’s only Hovercraft Museum. Learn about their creation, the innovators who brought them to life, and the obstacles they faced. Explore the diverse and unexpected applications […]
Institute of Naval Medicine (INM)
In Person Guided Tour Institute of Naval Medicine, Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DL An introduction to the history of INM and the Historic Collections displayed in Monckton House, a Grade II listed building. After a brief presentation, you will see displays of heritage materials related to the history and practice of naval medicine. The […]
Life of a stained glass artist
IN PERSON Show / Display Royal Naval Association, 66 Fareham Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0AG A traditional craftsman at work with stained glass. Listen as he relates stories from his working life, and then leads you through the process of creating a work of art with cut and coloured glass before your eyes… Enjoy a […]
Model Boats and Tanks at Explosion!
IN PERSON Show / Display The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team Clubhouse (by entrance gate), Explosion Museum, Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LE The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team present a display of radio-controlled model ships and tanks. There will be some “Have a go” models and also some WW2 model re-enactment action. The Clubhouse […]
NCI Lee – Saving Lives at Lee
IN PERSON Display CI Lookout Station , Beach Road Car Park , Marine Parade East, Lee-On-The-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LA Wherever there is a National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station, a watchkeeper will be looking out for danger and ensuring safety on the water and along the coastline. Drop in to hear about NCI’s vital voluntary work […]
Powder Monkey Brewery Experience
IN PERSON Guided Tour Powder Monkey Brewery , 67 Heritage Way, Priddys hard, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4FL Enjoy an insider’s tour of the Powder Monkey Brewery and hear about the history of brewing beer and its connection to the Navy… Housed in a historic gunpowder store, learn the story behind Powder Monkey. We will take […]
Royal Hospital Haslar: Past & Present
IN PERSON Guided Walk Main Gate of Haslar Hospital site (Guides will direct you to St Lukes Church), Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2FB Learn of Haslar Hospital’s history and current-day development on this tour of the grounds and Church. Royal Haslar Hospital was the first naval hospital in the country, receiving its first patients […]
Shipwreck Archaeology on the Beach
In Person Activity On the beach close to Jolly Roger Pub, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LQ Try your hand at shipwreck archaeology on the beach! Under guidance from the Nautical Archaeology Society learn how to record a real shipwreck, then use that information to discover the history of the vessel when it was still afloat… At […]
Shore Leave Haslar: A Haven for Veterans
IN PERSON Show / Display The Memorial Gardens, Haslar Hospital, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2FA Discover the secrets of the Memorial Garden at Royal Haslar and find out about the horticultural therapy work being carried out by Shore Leave Haslar, because gardening is good for you. The Memorial Garden was part of the burial […]
St Mark’s Churchyard Tour
IN PERSON Guided Tour St Marks Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DA Join a guided tour of St Mark’s Cemetery, covering the history of the site of St Mark’s church and some of the famous people buried there. You’ll learn about the influence of Robert Cruickshank in the building of St Mark’s church as part […]
The History of Rowner and Alver Valley
In Person Guided Walk Alver Valley Garden Centre car park, off Barrington Close, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AS Enjoy this guided walk, exploring the historic importance of Rowner and Alver Valley to the Gosport area. An introduction to the historic importance of Rowner and Alver Valley to the Gosport area. During the walk learn about over […]
The World’s Only Hovercraft Museum!
IN PERSON Show / Display The Hovercraft Museum, Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NS A great visit for serious enthusiasts and families who just want to have fun! An ideal base for a day out, with views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. An extensive collection of Hovercraft, including the World’s Largest […]