IN PERSON
Guided Walk
The White Hart, 195 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SE
A guided stroll along Stoke Road to discover Gosport’s unique character with diverse architecture and commercial areas, finding out about the shops, owners and businesses from 1907 onwards. Hear snippets of history and stories all along the route…
Enjoy this walk with one of our most animated heritage Guides, Ann Sandall, who tends to dress for every occasion!
Explore the different Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco architectural styles and see what you can learn from brickwork, evidence of facades and original Georgian shop doorways.
With the help of maps and photographs from days gone by, you’ll learn about the people and businesses who frequented the area in the 1900s. Who were the owners, and who shopped here? What did they buy? And, which side of Stoke Road was the wealthier?
- Duration: 90 minutes
Event Times
- Thursday 18 September 1000
Booking Details
- Pre-booking requirement:Â Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:Â Please book online via the booking website, if you experience any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us.
Booking email:Â bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
Booking website:Â https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2025/ - Booking opens:Â 23 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
Booking closes:Â 16 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Access
The walk will be on pavements with road crossings via dipped kerbs. Sensible footwear for walking and clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Please bring a drink for the walk. Many local cafes and the White Hart Pub, available for refreshments after your walk.
Additional Information
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to meet your Guide outside the White Hart.
Organised by
Ann Sandall
Directions
Meet outside The White Hart, 195 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SE. Entering Stoke Rd from the top (Bury Rd), you will need to turn right immediately beyond the one-way system. There is a public car park beside The White Hart.