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Gosport Historical Society
Historical Society in Gosport, England, United Kingdom
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The Historical Diving Society
The Historical Diving Society in Gosport, Hampshire, England was formed in 1990 to preserve and protect diving heritage, and has now grown into an international organisation. The Diving Museum is housed in a Victorian Battery with a short flight of stairs down, and once there all areas are wheelchair accessible. The Diving Museum showcases and exhibits the range of military, commercial and recreational diving equipment anywhere in Europe, and the co-inventor of the diving helmet even lived in Gosport back in the day making the town home of the global diving industry. The Diving Museum is an outreach project of the Historical Diving Society manned entirely by volunteers, why not become a member today. They even have an on-line shop with gifts and collectibles, clothing, kids items, books, prints and much more.
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The Historical Diving Society2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
The Historical Diving Society in Gosport, Hampshire, England was formed in 1990 to preserve and protect diving heritage, and has now grown into an international organisation. The Diving Museum is housed in a Victorian Battery with a short flight of stairs down, and once there all areas are wheelchair accessible. The Diving Museum showcases and exhibits the range of military, commercial and recreational diving equipment anywhere in Europe, and the co-inventor of the diving helmet even lived in Gosport back in the day making the town home of the global diving industry. The Diving Museum is an outreach project of the Historical Diving Society manned entirely by volunteers, why not become a member today. They even have an on-line shop with gifts and collectibles, clothing, kids items, books, prints and much more.READ MORE
Haslar Yacht Club2015-11-04
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Haslar Yacht Club in Gosport, Hampshire, England is a social cruising club with a full range of events for members both on and off the water. They also have a HYC Training Programme within the club, and Team Sailing and Haslar Sea School offers a discount to yacht club members which includes theory and practical courses and own boat tuition. The Haslar Yacht Club offers wonderful experiences for boat owners through club rallies, social events and training, and non boat owners are also welcome to participate and welcome at club events, plus there are opportunities to crew. Come enjoy shore based activities and being out on the water, as well as member benefits, it's all here.READ MORE
Gosport Ferry2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Gosport Ferry in Gosport, Hampshire, England makes it shorter by water, bridging the gap between Portsmouth and Gosport, and have been doing so since 1875 for a quick, comfortable and convenient journey. Providing vital links across Portsmouth Harbour and ferrying over 3 million passengers every year, they also offer special offers and current promotions for great value ferry travel. Gosport Ferry has four vessels, the Gosport Queen, Portsmouth Queen, Spirit of Gosport and Spirit of Portsmouth and a new vessel will be joining them soon. Their glass and metal pontoons provide easy access to the ferry's, plus they offer fantastic summer cruises for the whole family with choices of day trips, cream tea cruises, river cruises and more, come on a wonderful journey with them.READ MORE
Hovercraft Museum2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
The Hovercraft Museum in Gosport, Hampshire, England is the only one in the world and they feature more than 60 hovercraft within several hangars, run by dedicated enthusiasts, engineers, pilots and retired crew. Every year a Hovershow is staged to raise funds to cover running costs, and the general public are invited to come and view these fascinating hovercraft. The Hovercraft Museum collection can be arranged to view by prior appointment and they welcome educational groups and groups of 10 or more, and if you join or volunteer and become a member of the Hovercraft Museum, you gain free access and enjoy their extensive library and archives, you can even volunteer your services and assist with the cleaning and restoration of hovercraft and associated items most Saturday mornings.READ MORE
Milvil Corner2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Milvil Corner at Lee on the Solent, Gosport, Hampshire, England is an award winning bed and breakfast in a beautiful Art Deco house just half a mile from the sea front. They have beautiful room choices with large beds, Egyptian cotton bed linen, complimentary WIFI and toiletries, iPod docking stations, TV with DVD and much more and guests may use the garden. Milvil Corner also has self catering holiday and business accommodation named Little Wentworth with own entrance ideal for two people, lounge and kitchen area, patio, excellent facilities and panoramic garden views. Breakfast is included in the bed and breakfast room rate and comes with choices of full English or Smoked salmons or Continental, pastries of croissants, mini danishes and more, come for a fabulous stay in a quiet location close to everything.READ MORE
Dream or Two Sailing Ltd2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Dream or Two Sailing Ltd in Gosport, Hampshire, England welcomes you to the sailing adventure of a lifetime with amazing on water experiences, come race a Class 40 offshore racing yacht, cruise across the channel or experience sailing a racing yacht for the day, it's all here. They are based in Portsmouth Harbour with immediate access to the Solent, and top RYA instructors provide great experience, knowledge, passion and enthusiasm as they say. Dream or Two Sailing Ltd also have a top quality Class 40 racing yacht maintained to the highest standards, and there is amazing food on board for all diets including delicious homemade cakes and coffee. Come adventure sailing to new places with them, they combine the excitement of sailing with their own unique blend of coaching for an unforgettable experience, come meet the team.READ MORE
Yachts for Fun2015-10-29
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Yachts for Fun in Gosport, Hampshire, England offers fun for the whole family with skippered yacht charters, they also do corporate away days combining a high speed RIB and 36 foot Oceanis yacht charter. Sailing from Gosport, they also cater to special family birthdays and anniversaries afloat, and corporate events for clients and staff with full catering and hospitality packages available. Yachts for Fun have experienced skippers with RYA, yachtmaster qualifications, and their boat Cool Runnings comfortably fits people including the skipper, plus there's a centre cockpit for safe family sailing and lots of space on-board, with oven, fridge and toilet, cabin heating, hot and cold water and much more. Yachts for Fun welcomes you on-board for a fantastic sailing experience where memories are made, they even offer Learn to Sail charters in the Solent for all round introductions, sail trimming improvements and fine tuning for your day Skipper or Yacht Master, it's all here, Cool Runnings is just what you need.READ MORE
Monkey Bizness Gosport2015-10-30
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Monkey Bizness Gosport and other areas is a premier indoor play centre and huge venue with free WIFI and comfortable seating, plus there's the Amazonian Cafe serving freshly prepared food from wonderful menu selections. There's a special area for toddlers, and this massive venue features huge play frames, games, machines, slides and much more. Monkey Bizness Gosport hosts over 8 different kinds of parties like the mini bear picnic, a disco party, pizza party, laser party, monkey madness and more, the whole venue is available for exclusive hire for you and your party, including early bird hire on Sundays.READ MORE
Planet Ice2015-10-30
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Planet Ice in Gosport, Hampshire, England offers entertainment, fun and adventure with afterschool public skating sessions, weekly disco sessions with a live DJ, parent and toddler sessions, they host ice hockey matches and training and much more. There are also courses available teaching a wide range of winter sports and disciplines like figure skating, ice dancing and ice hockey, you can even learn to speed skate. Planet Ice is also the perfect venue for hosting your next birthday party and group visits and great for events, they also feature shows and performances and offer private tuition, there's something for everyone here, let the fun begin.READ MORE
Haslar Sea School2015-11-04
Located in Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Haslar Sea School in Gosport, Hampshire, England makes learning a pleasure and offers a personal service with friendly staff and years of experience in water sports. They offer sailing courses from Start Yachting, to competent crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster preparation and exam, ICC training and testing and own boat tuition. There are motor boat courses and powerboat courses available as well as shore based courses, everything you need in all disciplines. Haslar Sea School are an RYA Training Centre with special offers and Solent Yacht Charters, contact them no matter your training needs, experienced staff are keen to pass on their skills and knowledge.READ MORE