Haslar RN Cemetery: great tales of local naval history with a little 'Turk Town' mystery

Learn about how funerals were conducted in the past (dead man's lane or mile) and the great comparisons to today, and view
photos displayed in the Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, plus information that visitors can take away with them.

Then be guided on an informative walk through the Cemetery where the many stories connected to the Listed Monuments and Memorials (large and small) 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 and, when visits are made in September, our very special 'Autumn's Lady's Tresses' a beautiful, tiny orchid will be seen in abundance.

A time to reflect and thank the many hundreds who are buried in War Graves.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1015 & 1315

Tuesday 15 September:

1015 & 1315

Wednesday 16 September:

1015 & 1315

Thursday 17 September:

1015 & 1315

Friday 18 September:

1015 & 1315

Saturday 19 September:

1015 & 1315

Sunday 20 September:

1015

Location & directions

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

Directions:

Small pedestrian gate next to Cemetery Lodge. Main Gate (vehicle entrance) opposite Monkton Road.

Contact on day:

Monica Shilling

Telephone number:

+447379795397

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Shingled paths with some very uneven surfaces, which might be a challenge for manual wheelchairs. Some small steps but can be avoided. A ramp is available for access to chapel. Toilets are available on-site but not accessible. Written information available. Dogs are welcome but have to be on leads. The Chapel can be used for breast-feeding/baby changing.

Additional information

Due to uneven and shingled footpaths, visitors are advised to wear suitable foot wear. If it is warm it is advised to bring water with you on the walk, visitors are also advised to use bug or mosquito repellent before the walk. Please note, there are beehives on the walk. Before the walk begins, the guide will advise the group about any hazards that they should be aware of, as well as any important or interesting information.

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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