Gosport
Properties and events in Gosport
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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.
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!
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.
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...
Great Tales of Local Naval History with a little 'Turk Town' Mystery
On this guided walk, within the tranquillity of Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, you'll learn about the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar from the 1740s, and where they buried the dead. You'll hear many stories and find out about Dead Man's Mile!
Heave! Stories of Gosport and Sail Training
This exhibition delves into the world of sail training—a field with deep historical and current ties to Gosport.
HMS Medusa: D-Day Veteran!
Harbour Defence Motor Launch, HMS Medusa is the last of her class in sea-going condition. Medusa was a navigational leader for Omaha Beach on D-Day. Come aboard for a tour to find out more...
HMS Sultan - Aircraft Tours
Enjoy a guided tour around the different aircraft used for training at HMS SULTAN.
HMS Sultan - Airfield Museum Tour
Explore this fascinating museum within the grounds of HMS Sultan.
HMS Sultan – Fort Rowner Tour
Enjoy a guided tour around one of the Palmerston Forts, built to defend Portsmouth from a possible French invasion...
HMS Sultan – Marine Engineering Museum Tour
Explore this fascinating museum within the grounds of HMS Sultan with displays spanning 120 years of naval engineering
Holy Trinity Church: Explore & Enjoy
If you have only seen the rather stern Victorian-looking red-brick exterior of the church, then the elegance and simplicity of the interior will come as a complete – and delightful – surprise.
Hovercraft Chronicles: From Invention to Modern Marvels
Journey through the intriguing history of hovercrafts at the world’s only Hovercraft Museum.
Life of a stained glass artist
A traditional craftsman at work with stained glass. Listen as he relates stories from his working life, and then leads you through the process of creating a work of art with cut and coloured glass before your eyes...
Model Boats and Tanks at Explosion!
The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team present a display of radio-controlled model ships and tanks. There will be some “Have a go” models and also some WW2 model re-enactment action.