Gosport, Hampshire – The Gathering of Wild Geese
The quaint town of Gosport Hampshire dates back to the 13th century and was only a very small town to begin with housing a few hundred people and was also just a small market town and sea port with most of the men just being fishermen and remained like this until the seventeen century.
This amazing town has an interesting and long history attached to it and should you want to read this extremely interesting history browse online. But for tourists that are planning to travel to Gosport there is so much to enjoy and keep you occupied.
Museums which contain the fascinating heritage and history are many and all well worth a visit. Then you have the magnificent beaches looking out south towards the Isle of Wight as well as the Solent. There is also an extensive background with regards to the navy and the Explosion museum will give you the complete background of naval warfare.
The past and the future are on display at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and also on display is the navy’s very first submarine dating back to 1901. You can also visit the one and only working brewery the Oakleaf Brewing Company which is family owned. Join in the tours and taste the wonderful brews.
There are fantastic sightseeing cruises operating from the Gosport ferry. These tours are really very scenic as well as viewing the huge ships and the Spinnaker Tower makes this an ideal way to spend a day in Gosport. The Milestones museum is filled with past history and in Paulton Park the Marwell Wildlife has around 200 species of rare animals to view.
A very popular family attraction is the Intec Science and Planetarium centre as well as the Longdown Activity Farm where the children can interact with the farm animals. Go back in time and take a ride on the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line which is more than just an experience. And in the heart of the staggering New Forest which is totally magical you will find the National Motor Museum Beaulieu.
When visiting Gosport Hampshire you will have the most memorable holiday and will return to this tiny town time and again which will afford you such great hospitality all round.
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By Simon Haughtone

