LEISURE
If you are looking for some fun ways to spend time with your family then we have a huge variety of attractions and activities right here on our doorstep.
Gosport Ice Rink
Forest Way, Fareham Road, Gosport. Tel 02392 511217 or 02392 522532
http://planet-ice.co.uk/arena.php?abrev=gos
Holbrook Leisure Centre
Forest Way, Fareham Road, Gosport. Tel 02392 522532 Facilities include 25m pool, teaching pool, squash courts and fitness suite. Free swimming for under 16s and over 60s.
http://www.holbrook-leisure.co.uk
Stokes Bay Paddling Pool
Off Stokes Bay Road, Gosport. Open throughout the Summer until September. For opening times, please contact Holbrook Recreation Centre on 02392 522532
Solent Springs Adventure Golf and Tennis Courts
Off Stokes Bay Road, Gosport. Tel: 02392 529142 or 07893 352777
Monkey Bizness (soft play area for 0-12s)
Unit 1, Frater Gate Business Park, Aerodrome Road, Gosport. Tel 08458 739 645 http://www.monkey-bizness.co.uk/gosport
Team Sport Indoor Karting
Fareham Reach, Fareham Road, Gosport. Tel 08444 108108
http://www.team-sport.co.uk/karting_tracks/karting_in_gosport.html
For details of sports clubs, play areas and countryside areas see the Gosport Borough Council website http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/council-services/leisure--amenities/
Brune Park Community College
has an impressive leisure complex which includes a heated swimming pool, fitness suite and theatre. Download their Community Leaflet for details of the facilities and their website for information about community events http://www.brunepark.co.uk
Bridgemary – info to come
Gosport Discovery Centre
High Street, Gosport, Tel 02392 523431 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/gdc.htm Pick up the latest What’s On guide from the Discovery Centre, local libraries, schools and Children’s Centres or download it here
There are libraries in Lee-on-the-Solent, Elson, Bridgemary and Town areas, please see the Gosport Borough Council website for details of locations and opening times http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/community/libraries Check out what’s on for families and children at the Hampshire page http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Priddy’s Hard, Gosport. Tel 02392 505600 http://www.explosion.org.uk
SEARCH
50 Clarence Road, Gosport. Tel 0845 6035635 This great hands-on museum is open mainly for school visits, but check the what’s on page of their website for details of family days and special events http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum-search
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport. Tel 023 9251 0354 http://www.rnsubmus.co.uk
Grange Farm
Little Woodham Lane, Off Howe Road, Rowner. Tel 02392 588666 Email: grange@gosport.gov.uk
Little Woodham
A 1642 Living History Village Next to Grange Farm, Howe Road, Rowner. See the website for details of open days throughout the year http://www.littlewoodham.org.uk
Fort Brockhurst
Gunners Way, Elson. Tel 023 9237 8291 The Fort is open to the public occasionally throughout the year. Check the English Heritage website for details:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.14257
Hovercraft Museum
Manor Way, Lee on the Solent. Tel 023 9255 2090 http://www.hovercraft-museum.org
There are six Children’s Centres in Gosport, each offering a range of weekly sessions and special activities for local families with an under 5. To find details of your local one go to http://www.hants.gov.uk/childrens-centres
Gosport Ferry Ltd
South Street, Gosport. Tel 02392 524551 As well as taking passengers to and from Portsmouth, the Gosport Ferry company offers a range of day trips and cruises over the Summer months. http://www.gosportferry.co.uk
If you are looking for specific leisure activities for adults, children or young people, see this comprehensive list of clubs and organisations by the Gosport School Sports Partnership
Useful websites
http://www.hantsfish.hants.gov.uk/hantsfish
Use the search facility in the parents and carers section to find leisure activities for families and children across Hampshire.
http://www.ideasforthekids.co.uk/
the UK's most comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with your kids.
Search for things to do with your family and save money with the online discount vouchers.