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Gosport (/ˈɡɒspɔːrt/ GOS-port) is a town and borough in the South Hampshire urban area on the south coast of Hampshire in southern England. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 82,622. It is on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour, opposite the City of Portsmouth, to which it is linked by the Gosport Ferry.
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1. Royal Navy Submarine Museum
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4.5 based on 897 reviews
Reviewed By I5173IMsimons
My wife and I were lucky enough to get an annual pass to the Portsmouth dock yard museum and decided to visit the submarine museum. We were given a tour of HMS Alliance, which we both thoroughly enjoyed and it was my first time inside a submarine, which I found fascinating, informative and I felt privileged to see how submariners live at sea to guard our nation. We had a nice coffee from the dockside cafe and were directed to a warm room to have it, after which we went into the display to see the well restored submarine Holland 1 and then into the larger museum to view many other exhibits and including the X 24, a must see. An extremely well laid out and fascinating insight, into our submarine history, thanks to all who made our day such an enjoyable one.
2. Gosport Discovery Centre
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
In Gosport town centre you’ll find The Discovery Centre, which is open till 7pm on weekday evenings. There is a surprising range of things to see at the Centre, including art exhibitions, events, and special activities for children and families. The Discovery Centre museum tells the history of Gosport and is well worth a visit, whilst those interested in fossils will enjoy the Geology Gallery. Why not also visit the family friendly exhibition on the mezzanine floor of Gosport Discovery Centre. Located just off the Town Centre High Street, exhibitions use pictures, objects and interactives to tell the stories of Gosport’s people.
Reviewed By B5704YAalexc
The library rejoices in the name of Discovery Centre, but it's a library really. There is a good cafe and toilets, plenty of tables and chairs, free wifi (which is why I went there in the first place) and the staff are friendly and helpful. There was a good display of the plans the council have to upgrade the centre and waterfront area of Gosport, and goodness knows they could do more with it.
3. Gosport Diving Museum
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Volunteer run Museum. An offshoot of the Historical Diving Society. Open weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter until end of October. Can be visited by special arrangement out of hours. See website for details.
4. The Hovercraft Museum
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4.5 based on 179 reviews
Founded 1987 as a charity, the Hovercraft Museum Trust has become the world's greatest collection of Hovercraft. Come visit our large collection of hovercraft large, and small. From the world's biggest commercial hovercraft, the SRN4, that ran a car ferry service across the channel to France, to craft used to film James Bond Die Another Day.
Reviewed By colwynbay2017 - London, United Kingdom
A very interesting museum, just off the sea front at lee on the Solent. antibacterial hand gel everywhere. Staff helpful. We spent a few hours there. And we were able to walk round a hovercraft that went over the channel.
5. HMS Alliance Submarine
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By jasdhm - Fareham, United Kingdom
Absolute must see get a real feel of how life was on board for submariners, great guides very informative
6. Gosport Gallery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Gosport Gallery and SEARCH is a gallery that contains a wide range of exhibits throughout the year; they regularly have interactive activities and workshops, as well as a sensory room for children under 5.
7. Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
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4.0 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By markhO3890TJ - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Took the 12 o’clock tour on 31st of October 2019, and it was excellent. Full marks to the tour guide who has a wealth of knowledge at his fingertips, and I would absolutely recommend a knowledgeable guide if you don’t know much about the various weapons on display. Excellent to have the context, and learn about the way weapons and the philosophy behind their designs have changed over the years. He was happy to answer questions, and was comprehensively able to answer quite specific questions about the weapons. Most impressive!
