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 in 1753. It closed in 2009, having cared for casualties from almost every action from the War of the Spanish Succession to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. For the last 60 years it was the district general hospital, treating NHS patients alongside those of the armed forces in its impressive Georgian-era building.
Work is underway to retain and enhance its heritage significance, heal the scars of the late 20th century, and construct new buildings to complement the old ones.
Guides from the Haslar Heritage Group will lead tours of Haslar grounds, pointing out buildings of unique architecture, telling of its rich history and illustrious medical, naval and military background, and also explaining the future roles this special heritage site will eventually offer.
Please arrive 10 mins before start time at the Main Gate. The tour starts and finishes at St Luke’s Church.
Duration 120 minutes.
Event Times
- Friday 18 September 1000 & 1400
- Saturday 19 September 1000 & 1400
- Sunday 20 September 1000 & 1400
Booking Details
- Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions: Please book online via the booking website, if you experience any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us.
- Booking email: bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
- Booking website: https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2026/
- Booking opens: 22 Aug 2026 09:30 AM
- Booking closes: 16 Sep 2026 05:00 PM
Access
The ground surface includes pathways and grass. Mainly suitable for wheelchairs and buggies but a few steps. St Luke’s Church has hearing loop. Rest points along the way. Parking, including accessible, is within the main Haslar site. Please avoid parking on Haslar Road. Toilets, including accessible, are within the main Haslar site. Children are welcome but it’s a long walk! Dogs on leads are welcome. Light refreshments will be available.
Additional Information
Strong advice: wear walking shoes and sun protection, bring a drink, and a brolly if wet. All Visitors should be aware that this is largely a building site. Whilst much of the accommodation is complete there are many areas within the hospital where work is currently underway and where construction is soon to take place. All visitors much comply with their guides instruction for everyone’s safety..
Organised by
Haslar Heritage Group and Haslar Developments Ltd
Website
www.haslarheritagegroup.co.uk/
Directions
Haslar Road, PO12 2FB. Close to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.
Meet at main gate of Haslar Hospital site (Guides will direct you to St Luke’s Church)