Great Tales of Local Naval History with a little 'Turk Town' Mystery

Gathering in the Mortuary Chapel, you'll be introduced to the history of the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar and the origins of the hospital cemeteries up to the present day. You'll hear about how funerals were conducted in the past and the great comparisons to today. Photographs will be displayed in the Chapel.

Then you'll set out on an informative guided walk through the Cemetery, and many stories connected to the Listed Monuments and Memorials will be told.

Gosport and 'Turk Town': why has our old town got this name? Could the answer lie here within a small Turkish Cemetery?

The Cemetery is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, full of wonderful trees and other flora. When visits are made in September, our very special 'Autumn Lady's Tresses', a beautiful, tiny Orchid, will be seen in abundance.

And there will be time to reflect and thank the many hundreds who are buried in the War Graves here.

A short written history will be available for visitors to take away with them.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1015 & 1315

Monday 15 September:

1015 & 1315

Tuesday 16 September:

1015 & 1315

Thursday 18 September:

1015 & 1315

Friday 19 September:

1015 & 1315

Saturday 20 September:

1015 & 1315

Sunday 21 September:

1015

Location & directions

Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Clayhall Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2BB

Directions:

Small pedestrian gate next to Cemetery Lodge. Main gate (vehicular entrance opposite Monckton Road).

Contact on day:

Monica Shilling

Telephone number:

+442392765385

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This is a natural environment, with shingled pathways and uneven surfaces. However, most areas are accessible to wheelchairs and buggies. There is ramped entry to The Chapel. Large print info is available. Accessible toilet and refreshments in nearby Pub. Baby changing /breast feeding in Chapel. Sensible footwear is essential. Please bring a drink with you, especially if the weather is hot. Children of all ages are welcome, but must be supervised by an adult. Dogs on leads are welcome too. Insect repellent advisable as near water. Your Guide will advise of hazards to watch out for.

Additional information

Please arrive to meet your Guide 10 minutes before the start time. If you are unable to make the guided tour times, you are still welcome to visit the site, learn from the printed information available in the chapel, and explore the grounds.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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