Gosport
Whether it’s a day trip, short break, week-end stopover or to enjoy a longer stay, there’s so much to enjoy and keep you busy in our Borough.
Explore the fascinating history and heritage of our museums or our extensive Waterfront with its sailing, windsurfing, jet skis and rib rides.
There are plenty of places for a peaceful walk, or you can stroll through the Alver Valley Country Park with its thriving wildlife. Why not go sea fishing, or play adventure golf?You’ll find Gosport’s a great place to visit - and to live! Visit www.discovergosport.co.uk for more information and to download our Visitor Guide and pod cast!
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. Why not enhance your visit to the Museum with a tour of not only the Museum galleries but also the reserve collection? www.explosion.org.uk
Come and visit Gosport’s only working brewery. The family run Oakleaf Brewery produces a range of mouth-watering cask and bottle conditioned ales. Oakleaf is proud to be the brewer of ‘Hole Hearted’, voted the Champion Beer of Hampshire 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Visitors are welcome at the brewery and tours can be arranged for parties of various sizes. www.oakleafbrewing.co.uk
A visit to the area is not complete without taking a leisurely sight-seeing cruise on the Spirit of Portsmouth with the Gosport Ferry. We operate a range of cruises from May to September, taking in such scenic and beautiful locations as the Hamble and Beaulieu Rivers, or simply cruise around Portsmouth Harbour. www.gosportferry.co.uk
From Pirate to Peacekeeper! Find out why the Jolly Roger is the battle ensign of the Royal Navy Submarine Service at this great-value award winning Museum which tells the story of our submariners. Enjoy a guided tour of our World War 2 submarine HMS Alliance or see torpedoes and Tomahawk and polaris Missiles in our Weapons gallery. www.rnsubmus.co.uk












