Gosport
Properties and events in Gosport
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Against all Odds - Missions that should never have been successful...
You will hear about several missions of the Second World War that were so outlandish they could never work... Or could they?
Alverstoke's Regency Garden
Discover the Crescent Gardens' significance to the building of Angleseyville, how this historic Regency garden fell into abandonment, and the subsequent resurrection to its former glory with wonderful planting
Bastion: The first line of Defence
Come to visit Bastion No.1 and see the defensive line that used to surround Gosport Town. Learn about its past and those who manned it. Take in the wonderful skyline views of the area, and enjoy the natural surroundings and garden.
Behind the Facade
The building that today houses Gosport Museum and Art Gallery was designed in 1901 in the Art Nouveau style. This tour and talk will demonstrate both the architecture and the use of the building in its early years as a library and school...
Capsized in the Solent
Based on his book 'Capsized in the Solent', author and historian Richard M Jones explores the 1972 SRN6-12 hovercraft disaster and dramatic rescue operation involving air and sea units from miles around.
Compton Cinema Organ - The last of its type!
Be transported back to the time of silent films with the history and sound of this unique Compton Cinema Organ, usually hidden away behind the stage!
COPP’s Contribution to WW2
Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP). Learn about Hampshire Commandos' key clandestine WWII role - from North Africa and the Med, to northern Europe and the Far East...
CWGC Tours 2025 - Lee-on-Solent Memorial
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Lee-on-Solent Memorial
Diving into Stanley Park
Enjoy this guided walk along Stokes Bay, starting at the Diving Museum. You’ll pass great houses surrounded by a glorious open parkland and formal garden, and even discover chocolate blocks that you can't eat!
Dr James Lind: a life with lemons (and added E300)... @ Gosport Community Hub
The story of Scottish doctor James Lind: his life afloat and ashore with the Royal Navy, his influence on naval medicine, his importance to medical history, and how he and his story mysteriously faded from view - and eventually reappeared...
Dr James Lind: a life with lemons (and added E300)... @ Hornet Sailing Club
The story of Scottish doctor James Lind: his life afloat and ashore with the Royal Navy, his influence on naval medicine, his importance to medical history, and how he and his story mysteriously faded from view - and eventually reappeared.
Era of the Gosport Tram
Be transported back to a time of travel by tram, through a great presentation of postcards and photographs about the Gosport area...
Explore St Mark’s Cemetery
Join a guided tour of St Mark’s Cemetery, covering the history of the site of St Mark’s church and some of the famous people buried there
Famous World War 1 Cartoons 'Fragments from France'
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, who served in France, became world-famous during the First World War for his ‘Fragments from France’ cartoons depicting life at the Front.
Feeding The Navy
Enjoy a guided walk of Royal Clarence Victualling Yard, the former supply base for the Navy.
Flora and Funerary at Anns Hill Cemetery
Enjoy a guided walk around this Victorian cemetery, learning about the history of the site, and much more besides...
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Brockhurst, one of several forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its vital harbour against a French invasion.
Fort Gilkicker historical walk
Explore Gosport’s rich heritage with a walk from St Marys Church, Alverstoke, passing by the Regency Crescent Gardens to Victorian Fort Gilkicker. Learn about the civilian battery men who manned the Fort and its history...
Fort Gomer - Talk and Walk
Explore the history of Victorian Fort Gomer in this informative talk, held close to where the fort once stood. A virtual 3D model of the fort will help you to envisage what can no longer be seen...
Fortified Senses: Art that Breaks the Walls
Immerse yourself in a bold collusion of history and creativity - projection, texture and light turns Fort Brockhurst inside out.