The History of Rowner and Alver Valley

Post published:August 7, 2024
Post category:- Saturday 13 Sept / - Saturday 20 Sept / - Sunday 14 Sept / - Sunday 21 Sept / 2025 Events / Accessible Parking on site or nearby / Book on line / Cafe on site or nearby / Family Friendly / Guided Walk or Tour / In person events / Parking on site or nearby / Rest Points / Service Dogs Welcome / Toilets accessible on site or nearby / Toilets on Site or Nearby

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 5000 years of local history, the Saxon settlement, the Norman fort, who the Quarr were, gold and axes found in HMS Sultan. How important Rowner was for 2 medieval kings, the RAF and much more.

Duration approx. 90 minutes

Event Times

Saturday 13 September: 1000 & 1200 Sunday 14 September: 1000 & 1200 Saturday 20 September: 1000 & 1200 Sunday 21 September: 1000 & 1200

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-2025/ Booking opens: 23 Aug 2025 09:30 AM Booking closes: 11 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Access

This is not suitable for wheelchairs or people with mobility impairment due to the terrain. There some rest points along the way but feel free to bring a fold-up stool or chair if you need to be seated. Within the Alver Valley Garden Centre there are toilets, including accessible, and a great Cafe.

Additional information

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time. Meet your Guide to the side of the shop entrance. Lots of walking, through and along some uneven ground bordered by long grasses and gorse, also including slopes. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the terrain. Insect repellent is highly recommended, as is bringing a bottle of refreshment, and sun protection if required.