Gosport Borough Council, Christchurch Ward
Councillor Richard Dickson


Great Websites to Visit

 

 

Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower

Click here www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/86.htm to visit our newest attraction, to view the Webcam and to find out all you need to know about opening times, admission charges etc.

 

Gosport's Explosion Museum

Click here www.explosion.org.uk/intro_movie.html to visit Gosport's Explosion Museum website.   Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower is an award winning, hands on, interactive museum telling the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles.   Explosion Museum has been voted 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006' and former broadcaster Angela Rippon said "this is one of the best examples of a small museum with exceptional interpretation and welcoming facilities for all".

 

Gosport's Submarine Museum

Click here www.rnsubmus.co.uk/general/intro.htm to visit Gosport's highly acclaimed Submarine Museum website.

 

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Click here

http://www.flagship.org.uk/welcome.html

and find out all you need to know about a great family day out.   UK large visitor attraction of the year 2005.

Discover the world famous historic ships – HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 that have shaped British history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.  Home of the Royal Navy, other attractions include The Royal Naval Museum, with a new Exhibition “Dreadnoughts – The Ships & the Men who Built, Lived and Fought in them” , ACTION STATIONS with the brand new interactive gallery InterAction detailing the science and technology used by the modern Royal Navy.    Also on site there are Harbour Tours to see the fleet up close. 

 

Royal Armouries Museum - Fort Nelson

Click here

http://www.royalarmouries.org/extsite/view.jsp?sectionId=2545

and visit the Fort Nelson website.

Victorian Event Day: Firing the Great Mortars
Victorian Event Day: Firing the Great Mortars

For high drama and explosive action, Fort Nelson is the place to visit! Enjoy large-scale historical battle re-enactments, exciting hands-on childrens' activities and much, much more!


 

Manor Farm Country Park - Bursledon


A working farm of a bygone age set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Hamble.   A great day out for all the family (especially young children - see their faces!). 

Click here http://www.hants.gov.uk/countryside/manorfarm/ to visit the website

Visit to Manor FarmCows at Manor FarmSheep at Manor Farm

 

Royal Marines Museum Southsea

Click here http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/ and visit the Royal Marines Museum website.   Another great day out for all the family.

 

Gosport's Own 1642 Living Village

Click here http://www.portsdown.demon.co.uk/village.htm and find out all about Gosport's very own medieval village and its 2006 opening programme.     Click the 'Index Page' and you have access to nearly 30 pages of local history which will keep you occupied for hours.   A fascinating website you will return to again and again  - it'll definitely end up on your 'must visit' list.