Gosport Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Gosport. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Food & Drink

• Restaurants in Gosport
  Where to eat out across the borough
• Cafes in Gosport
  Coffee shops, tea rooms, and casual daytime eating
• Pubs in Gosport
  Traditional locals, waterfront drinking, and real ale
• Takeaways in Gosport
  Fish and chips, kebabs, pizza, and delivery options
• Fish and Chips in Gosport
  The best chippies in the borough
• Supermarkets in Gosport
  Where to do your weekly shop across the borough

Health

• Doctors in Gosport
  GP surgeries and medical services across the borough
• Dentists in Gosport
  NHS and private dental practices in the borough
• Pharmacies in Gosport
  Where to find a chemist and collect prescriptions
• Hospitals Near Gosport
  NHS hospital services and community healthcare
• Vets in Gosport
  Veterinary practices across the borough

Education

• Schools in Gosport
  Primary, secondary, and further education in the borough
• Primary Schools in Gosport
  Infant and junior schools across the borough
• Secondary Schools in Gosport
  Secondary education options in the borough
• Nurseries in Gosport
  Childcare and pre-school options across the borough

Transport

• Parking in Gosport
  Town centre, waterfront, and beach car parks
• Buses in Gosport
  Bus routes, timetables, and the Eclipse busway
• The Gosport Ferry
  The harbour crossing to Portsmouth
• Getting to Gosport
  How to reach the borough by road, bus, ferry, and rail
• Trains Near Gosport
  Rail connections from the nearest station at Fareham
• Taxis in Gosport
  Getting around by taxi and private hire

Property & Living

• Property in Gosport
  The housing market, property types, and what to expect
• Estate Agents in Gosport
  Who sells and lets property in the borough
• Council Tax in Gosport
  Bands, rates, and how to pay
• Postcodes in Gosport
  PO12 and PO13: what the postcode covers
• Population of Gosport
  How many people live in the borough
• Crime in Gosport
  Crime rates, safety, and policing in the borough
• Gosport Borough Council
  Council services, offices, and local governance
• Jobs in Gosport
  Employment, major employers, and the local job market
• Recycling Centre in Gosport
  Household waste recycling and council waste services

Leisure

• Things to Do in Gosport
  Attractions, activities, and days out in the borough
• Walks in Gosport
  Waterfront promenades, coastal paths, and country park routes
• Parks in Gosport
  Green spaces, recreation grounds, and country parks
• Dog Walking in Gosport
  Beaches, parks, and routes for dogs and their owners
• Gyms in Gosport
  Fitness centres, leisure centres, and workout options
• Swimming in Gosport
  Indoor pools and open water swimming
• Sailing in Gosport
  Clubs, marinas, and getting on the water
• Cycling in Gosport
  Routes, cycle paths, and getting around on two wheels
• Fishing in Gosport
  Sea fishing from the shore and by boat in the Solent
• Cinema Near Gosport
  Where to watch films when there is no local cinema
• Leisure Centre in Gosport
  Sports facilities and recreation in the borough
• Football in Gosport
  Gosport Borough FC and grassroots football
• Museums in Gosport
  Heritage attractions and local history collections

Community

• Churches in Gosport
  Anglican, Catholic, and other churches across the borough
• Markets in Gosport
  Street markets, farmers' markets, and local produce
• Community Groups in Gosport
  Clubs, societies, and volunteering in the borough
• Events in Gosport
  Local festivals, markets, and community events
• Gosport Library
  The Discovery Centre and library services in the borough

Shopping

• Shopping in Gosport
  The High Street, local shops, and where to find what you need
• Hairdressers in Gosport
  Salons, barbers, and hair care across the borough
• Gosport High Street
  The town centre's main shopping street

Reference

• History of Gosport
  From Saxon settlement to naval garrison and beyond
• Weather in Gosport
  Climate, seasons, and what to expect