Welcome to a unique community-led journey along Gosport’s historic waterfront.
The Gosport Marine Festival Heritage Trail invites you to explore six key locations, each rich with local stories, maritime heritage, and the creative energy of Gosport’s people.
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Oh where can ye go for a day that is grand?
With music and water and joy close at hand? Where food, drink, and stories of old come alive? To Gosport, me hearties, set sail and arrive! We hoisted the sails with the Seekers bold crew, Through the Gosport Marine Fest, where old meets the new. Led by the Trust — Hampshire Cultural, proud, Lifting up voices, clear, strong, and loud. With backing from Lottery Heritage’s chest, And Gosport Council, supporting the quest, We charted a course through the rich past we share, Unearthing the stories that float in the air. The Heritage Generator, steady and true, A three-year-long voyage with a passionate crew. Not swooping to fix — no, the treasure’s in sight, In the people and places already alight. We worked with the locals, all eager and wise, With fire in their bellies and stars in their eyes. From artists to sailors, from bakers to bands, Together we built with our hearts and our hands. So raise up your glass to the town by the sea, Gosport’s the gem where you’re welcome and free. The past and the present both dance on the tide, And we’re proud to be part of this joyful ride. Now onward we sail, with new dreams to chart, With Gosport’s bold spirit and trust at its heart! |
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Unlock Hidden Stories
Click on the blue numbers to discover the stories of each location and how they have developed for community use over the years.
1. Walpole Park
A historic public park transformed from military exercise ground into a civic green space, known for its role in community events and past music festivals.
2. Cockle Pond
A purpose-built model boating lake with international significance, home to one of the world’s oldest model yacht clubs and rich in maritime craftsmanship.
3. Trinity Green
A sacred and historic site blending religious heritage, Georgian architecture, and 18th-century military defense, centered around Holy Trinity Church.
4. TimeSpace
A sculptural installation and public space marking Gosport’s millennium, celebrating time, place, and the town’s cultural and maritime legacy.
5. Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina is a modern marina in Gosport with deep historic roots, located in Haslar Creek within Portsmouth Harbour.
6. The Lightship (Mary Mouse II)
A decommissioned lightvessel repurposed as a floating landmark and hospitality venue, symbolising Gosport’s enduring link to seafaring and navigation.
A historic public park transformed from military exercise ground into a civic green space, known for its role in community events and past music festivals.
2. Cockle Pond
A purpose-built model boating lake with international significance, home to one of the world’s oldest model yacht clubs and rich in maritime craftsmanship.
3. Trinity Green
A sacred and historic site blending religious heritage, Georgian architecture, and 18th-century military defense, centered around Holy Trinity Church.
4. TimeSpace
A sculptural installation and public space marking Gosport’s millennium, celebrating time, place, and the town’s cultural and maritime legacy.
5. Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina is a modern marina in Gosport with deep historic roots, located in Haslar Creek within Portsmouth Harbour.
6. The Lightship (Mary Mouse II)
A decommissioned lightvessel repurposed as a floating landmark and hospitality venue, symbolising Gosport’s enduring link to seafaring and navigation.
Heritage Brought to Life
Seekers create worked with local community groups and organisations to co-design doodle words to feature on our Gosport Marine Festival Flags. Celebrating Gosport’s identity in a stunning annual display!
Seekers create worked with local community groups and organisations to co-design doodle words to feature on our Gosport Marine Festival Flags. Celebrating Gosport’s identity in a stunning annual display!
Why It Matters
This interactive, creative, and immersive experience connects locals and visitors to the heart of Gosport’s past while supporting cultural tourism and community pride. If you would like to find out more about what's going on in Gosport visit : Discover Gosport
Thank You!
A huge thank you to the Gosport Marine Festival organising committee, Hampshire Cultural Trust, Gosport Borough Council & The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this possible.
This interactive, creative, and immersive experience connects locals and visitors to the heart of Gosport’s past while supporting cultural tourism and community pride. If you would like to find out more about what's going on in Gosport visit : Discover Gosport
Thank You!
A huge thank you to the Gosport Marine Festival organising committee, Hampshire Cultural Trust, Gosport Borough Council & The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this possible.
Gosport Marine Festival Heritage Trail is part of Hampshire Cultural Trust’s ‘Gosport Heritage Generator’ which is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Gosport Borough Council.
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