In Person
Guided Walk
Meet at the White Hart, 195 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SE
Take a walk along the old railway line, and be introduced to some of the characters involved in the railway along the way.
Take a step back in time and walk along the old Stokes Bay branch line, used by Queen Victoria. Find out about the railway gateman and how his name lives on, and why Queen Victoria travelled this way. Learn about the Regency architecture of The Crescent and Gardens, and on the return, encounter some historical characters, including an aspiring Queen of Spain and a jazz musician whose name is a major part of Gosport to this day.
Gosport Voluntary Action were awarded a Heritage Fund grant to deliver an exciting programme of local historical walks, which they entitled ‘Walking Past’.
This one-year funded project (extended by a year due to Covid 19) commenced in September 2019.
The aims of the project are to:
• Inspire interest in Gosport’s built, coastal and natural heritage
• Engage local residents and visitors
• Create free, walking trails at a wide range of heritage sites that appeal to a diverse range of people
• Motivate people to become involved in and support their heritage with a variety of volunteering opportunities.
The project is culminating in HODs 2021 with all 6 walks being available to participate in.
Duration 90 minutes
OPENING TIMES
Please note that this is an Event from 2021
BOOKING DETAILS
Pre-booking: Required
ACCESS
There is a small public car park behind the pub. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time and look for your Guide outside White Hart holding a pink HODs H. Please bring a drink and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This walk is a circular route.
ORGANISED BY
GVA – Walking Past
MAP / DIRECTIONS
The White Hart is at the far end of Stoke Road (away from the ferry).
