Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Gosport, England

November 16, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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.
Restaurants in Gosport

1. Nomad Sailing

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 214 reviews

Nomad Sailing

From one day sailing experiences in the Solent to full RYA training, Nomad Sailing provide a safe, sound and good humoured way to get out on the water on our fully equipped modern cruising yacht with highly qualified instructors. Food, accomodation and wet weather gear provided on all our courses.

2. Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport PO12 2AS England +44 23 9283 9766 [email protected] http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 897 reviews

Royal Navy Submarine Museum

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.

3. The Junction Tavern

1 Leesland Road, Gosport PO12 3ND England +44 23 9258 5140 [email protected] http://www.junctiontavern.com
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

The Junction Tavern

4. Gosport Discovery Centre

County Library High Street, Gosport PO12 1BT England +44 300 555 1387 http://www.hants.gov.uk/gdc
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Gosport Discovery Centre

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.

5. Gosport Diving Museum

Stokes Bay Road No 2 Battery, Gosport PO12 2QU England +44 23 9260 2260 [email protected] http://www.divingmuseum.co.uk/
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 191 reviews

Gosport Diving Museum

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.

6. The Hovercraft Museum

Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport PO13 9NS England +44 23 9255 2090 [email protected] http://www.hovercraft-museum.org/
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

The Hovercraft Museum

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.

7. HMS Alliance Submarine

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport PO12 2AS England +44 23 9283 9766 [email protected] http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 336 reviews

HMS Alliance Submarine

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

8. Made by Me Crafts

74 High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport PO13 9DA England +44 23 9255 1825 [email protected] http://madebymestudio.co.uk
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Made by Me Crafts

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

Reviewed By angieg1967 - Hedge End, United Kingdom

Just spent a fabulous evening with friends painting pottery. An amazing choice of items to choose from, ranging from very small trinkets to large cookie pots, loads of ideas and best of all ...stencils for those like me , who love to paint but are no good at free hand. Staff were very helpful and friendly, you even get a free coffee and biscuits. We were there well over 2 hours, never felt rushed.. suitable for all ages and abilities .. thoroughly recommend a lovely way to spend time with friends and be creative with something to take home to keep after.

9. Fallen Acorn Brewing Co

Unit 7 Clarence Wharf Mumby Road Unit 7, Clarence Wharf Industrial Estate, Gosport PO12 1AJ England +44 23 9307 9927 [email protected] http://www.fallenacornbrewing.co
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Fallen Acorn Brewing Co

Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. is the newest real ale and craft beer brewery in Hampshire. The brewery began life as Oakleaf Brewery who produced award-winning ales such as Hole Hearted, in 2016 the Brewery was re-born as Fallen Acorn.

Reviewed By MrsC986 - Basingstoke, United Kingdom

I went with a group and we had a great friendly welcome, the beer was in top condition and the brewer Ed was gracious with his time and hospitality. Fully recommended. Please note this is a working brewery so public entry times are limited and tours can be arranged at a charge.

10. Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

Royal Naval Armament Depot Priddys Hard Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE England +44 23 9283 9766 [email protected] http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Excellent
48%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 367 reviews

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

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!

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.