Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the ill health of speaker.
IN-PERSON
Illustrated Talk
The Alverbank Hotel, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QT
In this 80th year since the end of WW2, Gosport D-Day Fellowship presents this illustrated talk on the key roles that Gosport played during that time…
Sitting in the opulence of The Alverbank, looking out over the serene waters of The Solent, you may be surprised to learn what a different scene this was in 1942-44, during the build-up to, and operation of D-Day embarkations.
In 1942, Stokes Bay was chosen as an embarkation point for tanks and support vehicles destined for Normandy, all to be loaded at Hards G1 to G4. From then on, the whole of the Bay became a restricted area, as secret work went on, and detailed preparations were made…
You’ll learn about these four embarkation points, from where thousands of Allied troops and tons of tanks, artillery and equipment left for France on D-Day June 5/6, 1944.
- Duration:Â 75 minutes
Event Times
- Tuesday 16 September 1700
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 14 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Access
Please arrive 10 minutes early to get seated for the start. The Alverbank will be serving drinks from the bar, and hot refreshments, should you wish to purchase.
Additional Information
Gosport D-Day Fellowship, with support from Gosport Borough Council, opened a new D-Day Memorial at Stokes Bay this year, just a short walk from this venue.
Organised by
Gosport D-Day Fellowship
Directions
There is a car park area at the Alverbank, but your vehicle registration MUST be given at Reception. Other carparks along Stokes Bay Road, with a short walk to the Alverbank.