Gosport, Administrative borough in Hampshire, England
Gosport occupies a peninsula between Portsmouth Harbour and The Solent, with a total area of 25 square kilometers and 82,000 inhabitants.
The town expanded from the 16th century as a Royal Navy supply station and became a major embarkation point for D-Day operations in 1944.
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum exhibits maritime artifacts, including the Holland 1 submarine, while the Explosion Museum presents naval weaponry collections.
The Gosport Ferry provides regular water transportation to Portsmouth, connecting residents to employment, shopping, and entertainment options across the harbor.
The area receives more annual sunshine than most British regions, resulting in milder winters with temperatures rarely falling below 8 degrees Celsius.
Location: Hampshire
Website: https://www.gosport.gov.uk/
Operator: Gosport Borough Council
Shares border with: City of Portsmouth, Fareham
Website: https://gosport.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.80620,-1.16165
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:27
Portchester Castle
4.8 km
HMS Alliance
3.6 km
Fort Monckton
3.7 km
HMS Holland 1
3.5 km
Portsmouth Harbour
3.3 km
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
3.6 km
Hovercraft Museum
3.4 km
Fort Blockhouse
3.9 km
Portus Adurni
4.8 km
Fort Gilkicker
3.9 km
Browndown Battery
2.3 km
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
2.5 km
Fort Brockhurst
1.1 km
HMS St Vincent
2 km
Portchester Castle Visitor Centre
4.8 km
Fort Rowner
241 m
Little Woodham
1.1 km
Fort Elson
2 km
Fort Grange
854 m
Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service
3.2 km
Gosport Town Hall
2.9 km
Little Woodham Living History Village
1.1 km
The Diving Museum
2.2 km
Fort Brockhurst
1.1 km
Holy Rood Church
4.1 km
Mary Mouse 2
3.6 km
Church of St Thomas
1.2 km
Church of St Mary
4.8 kmReviews
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