Gosport Visitor Guide
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Gosport Visitor Guide
discovergosport.co.uk discovergosport www.discovergosport.co.uk Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent Visiting Gosport There are mainline train links direct from London to Portsmouth Harbour railway station, which is right next to the Gosport Ferry pontoon. Then it’s simply a short 5 minute scenic ferry trip across the harbour to Gosport. Come by yacht, and there’s a choice of three excellent deep water fully equipped marinas. There are ferry connections with France & Spain (Brittany Ferries: www.brittany-ferries.co.uk ) plus the Isle of Wight (Wightlink: www.wightlink.co.uk & Hovertravel: www.hovertravel.co.uk ) and the Channel Islands (Condor Ferries: www.condorferries.co.uk). Southampton Airport is a short drive away along the M27, and if you are driving Gosport is well signposted from the motorway. To help you make the most of your visits, our friendly, well trained staff at the Tourist Information Centre can help with accommodation bookings, guides, and local information. Gosport Tourist Information Centre, Bus Station Complex, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EP Telephone: 023 9252 2944 Email: [email protected] www.discovergosport.co.uk Cover images: Top: HMS Alliance Bottom: Sailing on the Solent LONDON GOSPORT 2 GOSPORT & LEE-on-the-SOLENT Located on England’s south coast - just across the harbour from Portsmouth, Gosport and Lee-on-theSolent offer an irresistible mix of fascinating places to visit and things to do for all ages. 24 miles of waterfront, safe panoramic beaches, impressive naval heritage, plenty of watersports plus scenic countryside walks and historic trails, there is much to keep the family entertained. Contents Page 4 Impressive Heritage 8 On the Water 10 Family Fun Activities 13Map 18 Out and About 22 Food for Thought 24Events 27 Gosport for Groups Diving Museum Photo Credits’ section: ‘NMRN, Diving Museum, Hovercraft Museum, Visit England, GBC, Clipper Race, Stokes Bay Sailing Club, Gosport Marine Scene CIC, St Vincent College, Sultan Show, 17th Century Village, Gosport Ferry. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication Gosport Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or amendments or for any inconvenience arriving therefrom. 3 HMS Alliance: RN Submarine Museum Impressive Heritage Find out what lurks beneath the waves at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Take a tour of Britain’s only surviving WW2 era ocean-going submarine HMS Alliance to discover what it was like to live and work on a submarine. Learn about the weapons used by the Royal Navy at Explosion! - Museum of Naval Firepower an awardwinning museum of naval warfare set within the 18th century buildings of the Royal Navy’s former armaments depot at Priddy’s Hard. Follow the 2 mile Millennium Waterfront Trail that links these two sites to enjoy spectacular views across Portsmouth Harbour taking in the Falkland Gardens and the ‘Timespace’ sundial. The Museum of Diving showcases the best range of military, commercial and recreational diving equipment in Europe (perhaps the World!). Whilst just along the coast the Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-the-Solent is home to the only collection of historic hovercraft in the world (open to visitors by appointment). Both are run by a dedicated team of enthusiasts. Hovercraft Museum 4 Explosion - Museum of Naval Firepower Moving away from the maritime theme, another fascinating option is to wander through the 1642 Living History Village to see ‘villagers’ dressed in period costumes demonstrating the skills of the blacksmith, lace-makers and weavers. (Check the attractions’ websites for opening dates/times). useum marine M b u S k y v a eum.co.u Royal N rine-mus a m b u .s rwww l Firepowe m of Nava u e s u M ! Explosion .uk losion.org www.exp seum Diving Mu .co.uk gmuseum in iv .d w w w Museum Hovercraft raft-museum.org erc www.hov Village g History 1642 Livin .org.uk woodham www.little khurst Fort Broc ge.org.uk lish-herita g www.en 1642 Living History Village 5 ROYAL NAVY SUBMA STEP INTO THE SECR OF THE SUBMARINER 10 amazing attractions - one big day 6 Book online at historicdockyard.co.uk ARINE MUSEUM RET WORLD R y out 7 Solent Sailing On the Water Gosport is the ideal destination for your sailing or watersports vacation. With boat/yacht hire, sailing tuition, marinas (all with deep-water access), fishing trips, wind-surfing, kitesurfing, and jet-skiing there is something for all ages and abilities. You will also find a range of self-catering properties and hotels for crew accommodation plus numerous chandleries and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Gosport Ferry Ltd operates summer cruises around the Solent from June to September. These leisurely boat cruises are a great way to enjoy the sights of Portsmouth Harbour, Solent Forts, Cowes, Ryde, Beaulieu, Hamble, The Needles, Yarmouth and Southampton from the water. More information on things nautical can be found in the ‘Gosport: Everything for Boaters’ leaflet which you can get from the Tourist Information Centre, or see www. gosportmarinescene.com or the sailing and watersports section of www.discovergosport.co.uk 8 © Clipper Race Learn to sail 1201 rina 023 9260 Haslar Ma o.uk Tel. .c a n ri a larm www.has 811 sport 23 9252 4 arinas Go port Tel 0 M s r o ie /g m m o re P s.c iermarina www.prem 2 3523 l. 023 925 ce Marina e n T re la rg C .o l a a Roy emarin alclarenc www.roy 2 4551 ruises l. 023 925 e T k .u Summer C o portferry.c www.gos ne arine Sce om Gosport M escene.c n ri a m rt o p s o .g www 9 Family Fun activities Gosport & Lee-on-the-Solent offers lots of family activities that won’t break the bank. Beach Areas - Lee-on-the-Solent & Stokes Bay With safe swimming and great water-sport opportunities, a day on the beach at Lee-on-the-Solent or Stokes Bay will delight all ages. Lee-on the-Solent seafront has a children’s play area, a skate park, seafront cafes and restaurants and plenty of places to get an ice cream! Stokes Bay seafront was voted one of the 10 best places for a picnic in the UK, plus there is an adventure golf course, children’s splash park, plus open spaces that are excellent for kite flying. ing rt Go-Kart rt Team Spo port.co.uk/gospo -s www.team a/gosport Planet Ice o.uk/aren .c e ic te n www.pla izness Monkey B y-bizness.co.uk ke www.mon l _tours.htm opters rtsmouth Atlas Helic terdays.co.uk/po cop www.heli unds & Wildgro y lle a V r e Alv ort.co.uk overgosp www.disc MX Track Gosport B o.uk .c portbmx www.gos ntre eisure Ce .uk Gosport L centre.co ortleisure p s o .g w ww eKayak Hir r.co.uk hincharte lp o www.d 10 Splash Park Exhilarating sailing For high octane excitement you can’t beat the Go-Karts at the indoor Team Sport’s Karting track. Fans of ‘Dancing on Ice’ should get their skates on, and head for ‘Planet Ice’ Rink right next door to the Gosport Leisure Park with its swimming pools, sports hall, health & fitness studio, dance studio and crèche/soft play area. If you like BMX then head for Gosport BMX Track which hosts regular races and events throughout the year. The kids can let off steam at ‘Monkey Bizness’ – a premier indoor multi-activity soft play centre catering for children up to 12 years of age. The sky’s the limit when you take to the air on a helicopter trip with Atlas Helicopters based at Daedalus in Lee-on-the-Solent. A th 17 Century Village. Experience An historical re-enactment of daily life At “Little Woodham” Howe Rd Rowner, Gosport. PO13 8AB 11 Bus Route X5 from Fareham or Gosport 12 Attractions 1. Royal Navy Submarine Museum www.submarinemuseum.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 0354 2. Holy Trinity Church www.holytrinitygosport.co.uk 3. Timespace Sundial www.discovergosport.co.uk 4. Gosport Ferry www.gosportferry.co.uk 5. Gosport Market (Tues & Sats) www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk 6. Discovery Centre www.hants.gov.uk/gdc Tel. 0300 555 1387 7. SEARCH www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/museumsearch 8. Gosport Gallery www.hants.gov.uk/gosport-gallery Tel. 0300 555 1387 9. Waterfront Trail www.discovergosport.co.uk 10. Explosion www.explosion.org.uk Tel. 023 9250 5600 11. Splash Park www.discovergosport.co.uk 12. Solent Springs Adventure Golf Tel. 07973 309770 13. Stokes Bay www.discovergosport.co.uk 14. Diving Museum www.divingmuseum.co.uk 15. Alver Valley & Wildgrounds Nature Reserve Tel. 023 9258 8666 16. Gosport BMX Track www.gosportbmx.co.uk 17. 17th Century Village www.littlewoodham.org.uk 18. Fort Brockhurst www.english-heritage.org.uk 19. Planet Ice www.planet-ice.co.uk/arena/gosport Tel. 023 9251 1217 20. Gosport Leisure Centre www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ centres/gosport-leisure-centre Tel: 02392 534950 21. Monkey Bizness www.monkey-bizness.co.uk Tel. 01329 239035 22. Team Sport Go-Karting www.team-sport.co.uk/gosport Tel. 0844 988 0000 23. Lee-on-the-Solent seafront 24. Hovercraft Museum www.hovercraft-museum.org (Some attractions are not open every day. Please check with the attraction direct or with the Tourist Information Centre tel. 023 9252 2944) 13 C H B N O E ANE RS L L BRO O K E A 18 N E U G N E CA RI Y A U E O A D W M E E L O N B N IG H E E E A R R Q A U D E E 7 W A P Y O R 6 H P 16 C E 28 T I N E R R A T D M S RUSS T H ELL R S W YF E ROA W AY E H ORE D DRI V ORD O T 10 ELM A OAD FE L L D R I V E H W L R OA D R M I LV I A 25 C P 11 E Q U E R E WA Y IN R H R NO I A MA C M 12 23 T 15 S M O U T H 8 R O A D P Attractions (see page 13) Accommodation (see page 17) Tourist Information Centre Tourist Information Point (in Bluebird Cafe) 14 N R O T A R O W O L A N H O Y T . S A S GOSPORT W R R R K D 24 E R N FAREHAM N RO O K E ROA B THE P A W SB R O R I V 21 N A G E R I T H E T RE S W A 18 D A U N E A V O A ST S AT L D IO S T K H U R O C R E R N R D A O B L A N E R W N E R E 21 R O A D A V E R Y D R A R N AL B O L S O N E L A N O D F O R Y R A Y E O D IDG E R CA M BR PR I OR O A D 5 19 R 20 AVE NUE A C TI R W A Y Y L A N E NE U R H B O FO R O W N E R W AE E Y G R O V E N L A E MARLE E 3 RO U E W E R S B R OME 22 D E DR S V ROAD R O A E A R T 1 B A 12 Y G ORTH R D KIN WHITW HIL L ANN ’S D R OA A O D CRE 2 A NG L E C S CE N S EY 13 L 20 A 24 T 11 A A R K L I T TL E 17 R O 4 P Y Y H A L L RO 19 AD F O R N 13 E S A R MO NC KTO K W A NG L O N J E L L I C O E S T R O T U S O S D R D S RD A Y ROA E E BURY HALL S N 30 T 14 TIS S OW VEC O B U R Y R O A D FO S14 9 D TE R R E E ND W B R OW G 31 . ST R 27 A V E N U E O M E R T E T R O A D RD OVAL GDNS A P R I V E T T B AY RD O D H E L E NS R L A N E G 15 OTT L ANE T H E R M 16 LEESLAND RD T ROAD A V E A PRIVETT PL I N L WILM ROAD SOUTHCROF I G E 17 N T W E A O O H T R O 15 A PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR R O A D 10 WATERFRONT TRAIL M AR KE 9 QUEEN STREET 5 D R O AD KR ST H AD RO KE RD RO MB RD R PE SE U M PI E G M U A3 HI CA M BR ID G E RD RE ET GUNWHAR TG EO RG ES D HAR TR A R H T ET W DS O 26 S AR 29 RD L O MB 22 RE L R PA F 3 ST C LA CL CE EN AR ES A PL D O A S R 23 2 AD BRO H A A 1 D 4 I TE TREE T H S D HIG O A D R TH A D R O T EE R ST A E H K 7 6 R 8 E Y TH M UMB ANGLESEA ROAD D DE NA D 16 RE N Accommodation Hotels 1. Alverbank Hotel - www.alverbankhotel.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 0005 2. Anglesey Hotel - www.angleseyhotel.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 2157 3. Bridgemary Manor Hotel - www.bridgemarymanor.co.uk Tel. 01329 232946 4. Old lodge - www.alverstokeoldlodge.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 2572 5. Premier Inn - www.premierinn.com Tel. 0871 527 9436 Guest Houses/B&B’s 6. Apple Tree Cottage - www.leeonthesolentbedandbreakfast.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 1176 7. Avon Manor Guest House - www.avonmanor.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2773 8. Chester Lodge - www.chesterlodge.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 0894 9. Haven - www.thehavenguesthouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9251 1333 10. Leeward House - www.leewardhouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 6090 11. Manor House - www.manorhouse-bandb.co.uk Tel. 023 9242 1683 12. Milvil Corner - www.milvilcorner.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 3489 13. Number Five - www.numberfivebedandbreakfast.co.uk Tel.023 9258 3972 14. Seafarers - www.seafarer-guesthouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9252 2883 15. Walnut Tree B&B - www.walnuttreebandb.co.uk Tel. 02392 425100 16. West Wind - www.west-wind.co.uk Tel. 023 9255 2550 17. Windbrake House - www.windbrakehouse.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 2929 18. Wisteria House - www.wisteria-house.co.uk Tel. 01329 511940 19. Woodbine - www.woodbinegosport.com Tel. 023 9252 0102 Self - Catering 20. Bury Tower House - www.buryholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 07948 512 764 21. The Dairy House - www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 3084 22. Dolphins - www.selfcatering-gosport.co.uk Tel. 023 9258 8179 23. Eight The Mews - www.eightthemews.co.uk Tel. 01306 740 256 24. Number Nine - www.numbernine.info Tel. 07803 388277 25. Solent Sunrise - www.solentsunrise.com Tel. 023 9255 4565 26. Spinnaker View - www.spinnakerviewapartment.co.uk Tel. 01428 643 443 27. The 1908 Lodge - www.1908lodge.com Tel. 07835 767912 28. The Chart House - www.mypoolswim.co.uk/charthouse Tel. 023 9255 4145 29. Waterviews - www.gosport-waterviews.co.uk Tel. 023 9260 1931 30. 28 The Avenue - 01923 244042 Caravan / Camping 31. Kingfisher Caravan site - www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk Tel. 023 9250 2611 17 Gosport Waterfront Out and About Gosport Waterfront is an attraction in its own right. Overlooking the harbour entrance, there is a constant bustle of yachts, ferries and warships sailing in and out, with the Falkland Gardens providing a great vantage point. Spread along the waterfront, and especially within the three marinas, you’ll find a choice of waterfront bars and restaurants to relax in. Stokes Bay is noted for its remarkable flora and many varieties of birds, whilst the Gilkicker lagoons are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. This open natural area is a delight for walkers. The countryside of the Alver Valley and Wildgrounds offers good cycle routes and a range of countryside walks and trails suitable for all abilities and ages. Across the Harbour is Portsmouth. Take the Gosport Ferry to get there - it’s only a 5 minute crossing. Here you will find Gunwharf Quays with its outlet shopping, restaurants, cinema and the stunning 170 metre Emirates Spinnaker Tower with its unforgettable views. HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy are all close by in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 18 Alver Valley VIEW THINGS DIFFERENTLY EXPLORE 3 VIEW DECKS WITH 350˚ PANORAMIC VIEWS i-VIEW interactive view interpretation screens Breathtaking glass Sky Walk Interactive rib ride simulator Audio guides (child friendly and multiple INTE R PR E TA TIO N language versions available) Open air Sky Deck Café in the Clouds offering hot & cold drinks and snacks NEW VIEW PLUS WATERFRONT CAFÉ Beautiful marina views and terrace Serving delicious drinks, snacks and hot & cold food BOOK ONLINE SAVE 15% Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TT 02392 857520 WWW.SPINNAKERTOWER.CO.UK 2 SPIN Visit Gosport 2016 Visitor Guide Ad.indd 1 14/10/2015 15 erry Gosport F o.uk portferry.c www.gos Quays Gunwharf ays.com wharf-qu www.gun r Tower Spinnake Emirates er.co.uk nakertow www.spin Dockyard th Historic u o k m .u s o rt .c o P ard ricdocky www.histo 19 PREMIUM OUTLET SHOPPING YOU COULD GET CARRIED AWAY where over 90 famous brands come together with great dining on the historic waterfront gunwharf-quays.com 20 TO %P 6O0F F R R UP FORT NELSON / FAREHAM FREE MUSEUM ENTRY HOME OF THE BIG GUNS NATIONAL COLLECTION OF ARTILLERY - 350+ big guns on display - Cafe 1871 - Daily gun firing 1pm www.royalarmouries.org - Victorian fort - Guided tours - Free parking 21 Food for thought You’ll find a wide range of places to eat and drink, many located on the water’s edge. Gosport also has its own award-winning brewery: the Oakleaf Brewery (www. oakleafbrewing.co.uk), so why not treat yourself to some of its fine ales. Waterfront Eateries Trinity’s at the Lightship, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9250 3387 www.trinitysatthelightship.co.uk The Boat House, Gosport Marina, Tel. 023 9260 1166 www.theboathousegosport.co.uk Hardy’s at Haslar, Haslar Marina, Tel. 023 9258 8810 www.hardys-catering.co.uk Jolly Roger, Priory Road, Tel. 023 9258 2584 www.thejollyrogergosport.co.uk Castle Tavern, Castle Row, Mumby Road, Tel. 023 9258 3991 Lakeside Café, Walpole Park, Tel. 023 9252 6555 Bayside Cabin, Stokes Bay Road, Tel. 023 9258 1426 www.baysidecabin.co.uk Pebbles, Stokes Bay Road, Tel. 023 9251 0789 www.pebblesfishandwinebar.co.uk Leon’s Bistro, 15 Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 4696 www.leons-bistro.co.uk Bluebird Café, Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 0773 Penguin Café, Marine Parade West, Tel. 023 9255 0912 Discover centuries of history, waterfront shopping, superb dining, soaring sights, miles of amazing beaches and fabulous events such as Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing and the Victorious Festival. 22 ARINE MUSEUM RET WORLD R There’s lots to lots to and see and do at Gosport Discovery Centre! •• Library •• Museum onthe theMezz Mezz Museum on Discov er M Come ore! visit us and o High S n the treet Gospo in rt •• Gallery Exhibitions Geology Exhibitions • Local &&Naval Studies Centre Activities •• WiFi & & computers Computers••Events Events& & Activities Bookworm Cafe •• Bookworm Café Tel.0300 0845555 6031387 5631 Tel: y out www.hants.gov.uk/gdc www.hants.gov.uk 23 Events Whatever time of year you are planning to visit, there are lots of local events to enjoy. The annual ‘Celebrate Gosport’ events programme runs throughout the summer and includes family-focused festivals, carnivals, heritage days and sailing events. Check out the ‘What’s on’ section of www.discovergosport.co.uk to see what’s happening during your visit. Sultan Show Gosport Town Centre Gosport Town Centre has a mixture of independent shops as well as major high street names. On Tuesdays & Saturdays the High Street hosts one of the South Coast’s longest established markets, plus periodically from March to September there are specialist food, arts and crafts markets. The Discovery Centre & Gosport Gallery hosts art exhibitions, events, and children’s’ activities throughout the year. ry - lle ntre & Ga covery Ce is D rt o p s Go /gdc ts.gov.uk www.han eown Centr k Gosport T entre.co.u c n porttow s o .g w w w 24 Located close to the Gosport Ferry and Waterfront, Gosport Town Centre is an ideal place to stop awhile… Enjoy the harbour views Shop at a wide range of independents and national retailers Visit national touring exhibitions at the Gallery Explore the Town’s heritage and waterfront trail Relax at High Street cafes and waterfront bistros www.gosporttowncentre.co.uk Visit Gosport Market On Tuesdays & Saturdays Gosport holds a traditional High Street market. Check it out - it’s a great place to browse and grab a bargain! Tuesdays 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturdays 9.00am – 4.00pm 25 HOVERCRAFT MUSEUM NOW OPEN 2016 Over 50 hovercraft / models / films displays Guided tours/School trips/Parties accommodated/disabled access/Dog friendly Daedalus Lee slipway gate - 10 am till 4 pm Saturdays / Wednesday afternoons 12-4 Opening throughout week by appointment £10 adults -£9 all concessions -£8 kids Tel. 023 92 552090 or email [email protected] www.hovercraft-museum.org 26 Caption Gosport for Groups Gosport welcomes groups, whether it’s for a day trip, short break or longer stay. Many attractions cater for groups and offer discounts plus specialist tours that will give access to areas not usually open to the public. Joint tickets for different attractions are also available and many attractions have their own coach parking. Check out the Group Travel section of www. discovergosport.co.uk for sample itineraries and coach parking details. Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication Gosport Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or amendments or for any inconvenience arriving therefrom. Gosport Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities for all. If you need this document in large print, on tape, CD, in Braille or in another language please contact: Gosport Borough Council, Town Hall, High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EB Tel. 023 9258 4242 Published: December 2015 27 Scenic Solent Cruises ENJOY SUMMER ON THE WATER Scenic cruises to the Isle of Wight and around the Solent Afternoon, day and evening cruises available Great value for all the family Free child place with every adult ticket* Licensed bar and food on board Private hire available 023 9252 4551 www.gosportferry.co.uk *Terms and conditions apply Gosport Ferry VISITING GOSPORT? - It’s shorter by water Ferry quick – just 4.5 minutes across Portsmouth Harbour Ferry good – avoid the traffic, enjoy a breath of fresh air Ferry regular – every 15 minutes or 7.5 minutes at peak times Ferry reliable – 5.30am to midnight, 364 days a year Ferry easy – connect direct to trains and buses www.gosportferry.co.uk Terms and conditions apply 023 9252 4551