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Entrench yourself in the colourful and exciting story of the Royal Marines brought to life through dramatic and interactive displays. A great day out for all the family. Eastney Esplanade, Southsea PO4 9PX T: 023 9281 9385 W: www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk See website for opening times. Adult: £9.00; Child: £4.00; Senior: £7.00; Student: £4.00; Disabled (+carer): £7.00; Family: £22.00 (2 adults & 4 children) or £13.00 (1 adult & 2 children). 2 1 Southsea Castle
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Fort built by Henry VIII (1544) to protect Portsmouth. Displays include exhibition on castle’s history and Portsmouth’s military history, audiovisual show and a variety of cannons. Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3PA T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.southseacastle.co.uk Open Apr-Sept, Tues-Sun (closed Mons, except Bank Hols) 10am-5pm. Closed Oct-Mar, except for groups by prior appointment. Free admission (children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult). 3 1 D-Day Museum and
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Experience the world’s largest ever seaborne invasion. Features the 83m (272ft) ‘Overlord Embroidery’ which tells the story of the Normandy landings, audio-visual presentation, military equipment and memorabilia, vehicles and personal memories. Portsmouth visitor information centre. Clarence Esplandade, Southsea PO5 3NT T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.ddaymuseum.co.uk Open Apr-Sept, 10am-5.30pm; Oct-Mar, 10am-5pm. Last entry 30 mins before closing. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Adult: £6.50; Senior: £5.50; Child/student/leisure card holder: £4.50. Children aged 17 and under are FREE with a full-paying adult.
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Portsmouth’s Round Tower commands the entrance to the harbour, whilst the Square Tower is situated at the end of Old Portsmouth’s High Street. The best way of seeing Portsmouth‘s fascinating fortifications is on a guided walk. Visitor Information Service, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3PB T: 023 9282 6722 W: www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
Dive into history at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum – come aboard, meet the crew and discover what life was like living under the sea. Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport PO12 2AS T: 023 9251 0354 W: www.submarine-museum.co.uk Open Apr-Oct, daily,10am-5pm; Nov-March open Weds-Sun, 10am-4.30pm and daily during school holidays. Adult: £10.00; Child: £7.00; Senior: £8.00; Student: £7.00; Family: £28.00. 8 1 Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Home to the big guns of the Royal Armouries this superbly restored Victorian Fort is packed with history. Brand new galleries, displays and visitor centre with roadside café now open. Live gunfiring every day. Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN T: 01329 233 734 W: www.royalarmouries.org Open Apr-Oct, daily 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, daily 10.30am-4pm. Visitor centre open 10am. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec. Free. 9 1 Royal Military Police Museum
Tracing the history of the military police from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. See the vital role played by the ‘Redcaps’ in the British Army throughout the world. DCPG, Southwick Park, Fareham PO17 6EJ T: 023 9228 4372 W: www.army.mod.uk/provost/police/2048.aspx Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4.30pm. By appointment only. Free.
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The full story of aviation in Hampshire. Climb aboard the huge Sandringham Flying Boat, mingle with Spitfires and aircraft from many other companies. Hundreds of paintings, models and engines to make it an exciting family visit. Albert Road South, Southampton SO14 3FR T: 023 8063 5830 W: www.spitfireonline.co.uk Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed on Mons except during school holidays Adult: £6.50; Child: £4.50; Senior: £5.50; Family: £17.50. 11 1 Royal Victoria Country Park
Useful information See www.visit-hampshire.co.uk for more details on • Accommodation • Places to eat • Travel and transport information • Other places to visit Catch up on the latest happenings by following Hampshire on twitter: www.twitter.com/visithampshire The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press in March 2013. The individual sites, however, reserve the right to alter prices, events, displays and opening times. Please telephone sites in advance to check details before making a long journey. DESIGN: WWW.TOUCANDESIGNUK.CO.UK
A truly memorable maritime day out! HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, Harbour Tours and revealing in 2013 – the new Mary Rose Museum. Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ T: 023 9283 9766 W: www.historicdockyard.co.uk Open daily from 10am. Last attraction tickets sold at 4.30pm (Apr-Oct) and 4pm (Nov-Mar). Closed Xmas Eve - Boxing Day. All attraction tickets include unlimited* entry for a year plus a FREE boat tour of Portsmouth Harbour. (*Entry to special events not included.) Please see www.historicdockyard.co.uk for pricing. 6 1 Explosion! The Museum of
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Explosion! The museum of Naval Firepower tells the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles. Hands on exhibits and interactive touch screens really bring the presentations to life at Gosport’s award winning attraction. Priddy’s Hard, Gosport PO12 4LE T: 023 9250 5600 W: www.explosion.org.uk Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, Sat and Sun only and Feb half-term, 10am-4pm. Adult: £10.00; Child: £5.00; Senior: £7.00; Student: £5.00; Family: £20.00.
Site of a former Victorian military hospital. Explore the magnificent chapel when you book a tower tour, or look out for our special event days. Discover the woodland, fields and foreshore for a fun family day out. Facilities include tearooms, play area, miniature railway and events programme. Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA T: 023 8045 5157 W: www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp Open (park) 8am. Closing time varies with season. Tower tours must be booked in advance. Pay and display parking operates throughout the year.
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Dorset’s hidden gem! From semaphore to high-tech cyberspace and electronic warfare. Discover the rapidly evolving story of the British Army’s cutting edge – the Royal Signals. Interactive history, science and technology. Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH T: 01258 482 248 W: www.royalsignalsmuseum.com Open Mon-Fri (all year) 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm); Weekends and Bank Holidays (15 Feb-27 Oct) 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm); Closed Xmas (24-26 Dec) and New Year (31 Dec-1 Jan). Adult: £7.50; Child: £5.50; Senior Citizens: £6.50; Student: £4.50; Family: £22.00.
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Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS T: 01962 877 826 W: www.winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Free.
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Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS 4 1 Portsmouth Fortifications T: 01962 842 832 W: www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm); Sun 12pm-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Closed Suns 11 Nov ‘12-24 Mar ‘13. Adult: £2.00; Child: Free; Senior: £1.00.
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(Rifles) Museum Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS 4 1 Portsmouth Fortifications T: 01962 828 549 W: www.rgjmuseum.co.uk E: curator@rgjmusuem.co.uk 5 Closed Sun except 30 Jun-15 Sept. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Adult: £3.50; Child: £2.00; Senior: £2.50; Family: £7.00.
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The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and tank crew to life, supported by the world’s best collection of tanks and boasting action packed live displays during school holidays. Bovington, Dorset BH20 6JG T: 01929 405096 W: www.tankmuseum.org Open daily, 10am-5pm. Limited Xmas opening See website for admission prices. All tickets include an annual pass.
Outstanding collection of five of the British Army’s finest Regiments. Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road SO23 8TS W: www.winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk 14 HorsePower – The Museum of
The King’s Royal Hussars Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS T: 01962 828 541 W: www.horsepowermuseum.co.uk Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Weekends and Bank Hols, 12pm – 4pm. Free.
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The Museum’s unique collection of vehicles, weapons, electronics, uniforms and many other artefacts, enhanced by interactive displays, enables visitors to experience how the REME has sustained its position at the forefront of technology. Isaac Newton Road, Arborfield RG2 9NJ T: 0118 976 3375 W: www.rememuseum.org.uk E: enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk Open Mon-Thu, 9am-4.30pm; Fri 9am-4.00pm; Sun 11am-4.00pm; Closed Sat, Xmas and New Year. Adult: £5.00; Child: £4.00; Senior: £4.00; Family: £15.00.
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Explore the history of Aldershot and Farnborough with our interactive displays. Discover military vehicles and learn about pioneer aviator Samuel Cody. Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG T: 0845 603 5635 W: www.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-museum Open daily, Weds-Fri 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. Adult £3.20; Child £2.10; Senior £2.10; Student £2.10; Family £8.40.
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Museum and Memorial Garden Serle’s House, Southgate Street, SO23 9EG 4 T: 01962 863 658 W: www.serleshouse.co.uk Open Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Weekends, Apr-Oct, 12pm-4pm. Free.
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The museum tells the story of the contribution made by the army in the history of medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and dentistry from 1660 to the present day. It includes medical equipment, uniforms and ambulances. There are quizzes and trails for children. Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale, Aldershot GU12 5RQ T: 01252 868 612 W: www.ams-museum.org.uk Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am-3.30pm. Free.
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A unique collection of aviation history. Explore over 35 incredible historic aircraft from WW1 to the present day. Delve into the rich history, heroic feats and personal stories of extraordinary aviators or get to grips with the hi-tech world of attack helicopters. It’s easy to come for the morning and end up spending the whole day. Middle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8DY T: 01264 784 421 W: www.flying-museum.org.uk Open daily, 10am-4.30pm. Adult: £9.00; Child: £6.50; Senior: £7.50; Family: £28.50. 20 1 Museum of Army Chaplaincy
A unique display celebrating the work of Army chaplains through the years including silver, uniforms, medals and documents. Amport House, Amport, Andover SP11 8BG T: 01264 773 144 ext 4248 E: dblake.afcc@defenceacademy.mod.uk Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. By appointment only. Free.
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Explore extensive remains of a key D-Day embarkation point. Sections of Mulberry Harbour were made and launched from here. Beaches and cliff-top walks, Solent views, children’s play area and café. Exbury SO45 1AD T: 023 8089 9108 W: www.hants.gov.uk/lepe Open daily, 8am-dusk. Car parking charges apply.
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One adult free with a full paying adult or concession A historic 18th century shipbuilding village near Beaulieu where ships for Nelson’s navy were built. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, explore the renewed Maritime Museum, historic cottage displays and SS Persia exhibition. Plus, enjoy the woodland walks, or take a seasonal river cruise (separate charges apply). Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu SO42 7XB T: 01590 616 203 W: www.bucklershard.co.uk Open daily except Xmas Day, 29 Mar-30 Sept, 10am-5.30pm; rest of year 10am-4.30pm. See website or call for admission prices.
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Hurst Castle 27 The dramatic ruins of the Marquis of Winchester’s enormous palace, stormed by Cromwell in 1645 after the longest siege of the English Civil War. Site museum, recreated garden, Great Barn exhibition and more! Bartons Lane, Basing, Basingstoke RG24 8AE T: 0845 603 5635 W: www.basinghouse.org.uk E: basinghouse@hants.gov.uk Open 2 Mar-31 Oct, 11am-4pm, Sat-Thurs (closed Fridays). Adult: £5.10; Child: (5-15 years) £4.10; Concessions: (60+/Students) £4.60; Family: (2 adults and 2 children) or (1 adult and up to 3 children) £14.30.
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A Tudor Castle where Charles I was imprisoned in 1648. The Victorian wings hold a large collection of guns and exhibitions. Fantastic views of the Solent. Approached by foot or ferry from Keyhaven. Milford on Sea SO41 0TR T: 01590 642 344 & 642 500 W: www.hurstcastle.co.uk Open daily, 1 Apr-31 Oct, 10.30am-5.30pm. Adult: £4.50; Child: £2.50; Senior: £4.00; Student: £4.00.
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Events in 2013 March 14 ‘Alone With Glory’ Peninsula War lecture Gurkha Museum 17 Big Guns Display at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson 17 Meet the curators Royal Marines Museum 21 The Secret War in the Aegean 1943-45 talk Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum 23 Grand opening of Busy Boats Bay Royal Navy Submarine Museum 29 – 1 Apr Gosport Art Group Annual Exhibition Explosion! 29 – 14 Apr Easter Holiday Fun! Tank Museum 29 – 15 Apr Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Crafts REME Museum 30 Tiger Day Tank Museum 31 – 1 Apr ‘Civil War Action’ Sealed Knot display Basing House April 2 – 11 Tues and Thurs Easter Family Fun Royal Navy Submarine Museum 3–4 Eggstravaganza Craft Workshop REME Museum 5 ‘Fun for all Day’ Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum 6 – 7 Dalek invasion of Portsmouth Royal Marines Museum 6–7 Spirit of the 1940s Explosion! 6–7 Family Fun Weekend (Kids go free!) Buckler’s Hard 10 – 11 Mini Shelter Workshop REME Museum 12 ‘Tamandu – a Battle of Wills, Strength and Valour’ lecture Gurkha Museum 18 Before HMS Dolphin – a history of Fort Blockhouse talk Royal Navy Submarine Museum 20 Astronomy Evening at Museum of Army Flying 20 Mini Navy Heritage Open Days; behind the scenes of HMS Sultan and Fort Blockhouse Royal Navy Submarine Museum 30 Paddy Ashdown lecture Royal Marines Museum May 5–6 Dressing Up Activity REME Museum 12 Wedding show Royal Marines Museum 12 Mini Ship Show Explosion! 16 The Curator’s Cupboard Museum of Army Flying 16 RMA Band concert Royal Marines Museum 16 Australian Navy and her submarines AE1 and AE2 talk Royal Navy Submarine Museum 17 – 18 Museums at Night Explosion! 18 Submarine Museum at Night Royal Navy Submarine Museum 25 – 2 June The Camouflage Experience family activities Tank Museum 27 – 31 ‘Build It!’ & Hunt Challenge REME Museum 28 & 30 Summer Half Term Holiday Fun Royal Navy Submarine Museum 29 Mini Assault Course REME Museum 30 Meet the Marines Royal Marines Museum June 1 Gosport Stars Showcase 2013 Royal Navy Submarine Museum 6 D-Day anniversary special events, free admission D-Day Museum 6 Remembering D-Day guided walk (booking essential) Lepe Country Park 7 ‘The Gurkhas – Special Force’ lecture Gurkha Museum 9 Living History: 150 Years of a Military hospital Royal Victoria Country Park 16 Romeo and Juliet outdoor theatre
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Take a look at our website for the latest news and events from the Defence of the Realm attractions. We’ve even got suggestions for ‘themed’ military trails across the county to help you plan your visit: www.defenceoftherealm.co.uk
22 – 23 War Games Weekend Explosion! 29 – 30 Armed Forces Weekend Portsmouth Historic
Dockyard 29 – 30 Tankfest 2013 Tank Museum 30 Portsmouth Paras Parade Royal Marines Museum 30 Winchester’s Military Museums Armed Forces Sunday Fun Day Gurkha Museum July 1 Armed Forces Day (free admission) D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery 5 Dracula outdoor theatre Royal Marines Museum 6–7 Wargamers weekend Tank Museum 7 Rolls Royce enthusiast group Royal Marines Museum 14 Royal Marines outdoor band concert Royal Marines Museum 18 Donald Gill’s Navy 1900-1945 talk Royal Navy Submarine Museum 21 – 8 Sept Summer Treasure Hunt REME Museum 23 – 24 Flight Workshop REME Museum 24 – 1Sept Summer Holiday Family Activities Basing House 25 – 5 Sept Summer Fun! Talks, tours and family activities Tank Museum 27 – 11 Aug Life in the hospital self-guided trail Royal Victoria Country Park 27 – 28 Sports Weekend Basing House 28 Alice in Wonderland outdoor theatre Royal Marines Museum 30 Sammie Sardine’s Horrible Summer School Royal Navy Submarine Museum 31 Mini Assault Course REME Museum August Holiday Activities all month Museum of Army Flying 3 National Museum of the Royal Navy’s Family Fun Day Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 8–9 Camouflage Workshop REME Museum 16 ‘Fun for all Day’ Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum 24 – 25 Model Warship Weekend Explosion! 24 – 25 Victorious Festival Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 26 – 27 Mini Shelters Workshop REME Museum 27 & 29 ‘War Wounds’ family fun activities Royal Victoria Country Park September Weds in Sept September Action! Tank displays Tank Museum 11 RMA Band concert Royal Marines Museum 13 – 14 Heritage Open Days Royal Marines Museum, Explosion!, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Winchester’s Military Museums 14 Tudor Day Basing House 14 Astronomy Evening Museum of Army Flying 15 Meet the curators Royal Marines Museum 19 Submarine hero: Godfrey Place talk Royal Navy Submarine Museum 21 Britain at War Day Tank Museum October 5–6 Civil War Weekend Basing House 11 ‘Monte Cassino Ten Armies in Hell’ lecture Gurkha Museum 17 JP Holland, the Father of the Submarine talk Royal Navy Submarine Museum 17 ‘Contact Patrol’ Royal Flying Corps in WWI lecture Gurkha Museum 18 Trafalgar Night Dinner Explosion! 26 – 31 Spooky Submarine Tours Royal Navy Submarine Museum 26 – 3 Nov Modern Warfare family activities and tank displays Tank Museum 27 Wedding show Royal Marines Museum 30 – 1 Nov ‘Firepower’ Half Term Activities REME Museum 31 Haunted Hangers Halloween family event Museum of Army Flying
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November 2 Fireworks Extravaganza Tank Museum 3 Fireworks Spectacular Explosion! 6, 13, 20, 27 Ghost Walks Explosion! 10 Remembrance Sunday Service Tank Museum 10 Remembrance Sunday, free admission
D-Day Museum 10 Remembrance Day Royal Marines Museum 14 ‘Myths, Mistakes and Misconceptions’ Zulu War of 1879 lecture Gurkha Museum 24 Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair and Model Show Museum of Army Flying 29 – 1 Dec A Victorian Festival of Christmas Portsmouth Historic Dockyard December 1 – 20 Christmas Coin Hunt & Christmas Crafts REME Museum 7 – 8 Submarine Santa Royal Navy Submarine Museum 7 – 8 Wartime Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre Tank Museum 12 The 7th Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment lecture Gurkha Museum 14 – 15 Home Front Christmas Crafts Museum of Army Flying
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Busy Boats Bay Royal Navy Submarine Museum A brand new play and explore centre for under 5’s. Have fun splashing with water, dress up as captains and take command of your own play submarine. The new Mary Rose Museum Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 2013 will continue the excitement of the momentous 30th anniversary of the raising of Tudor warship, the Mary Rose, when a new museum opens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, reuniting the hull and many of the 19,000 artefacts that were raised with her once more. The £35 million heritage project to build an internationallyrenowned museum and complete the conservation of the ship will showcase the very best in 21st century architecture and the finest collection of 16th century artefacts in the world. For the first time visitors will see the ship with its preserving sprays switched off, through windows into a ‘hotbox’, as up to 100 tons of water is removed from the timbers. The artefacts will be displayed in mirror-image context galleries running the length of the ship, so visitors can experience what the decks would have looked like moments before the Mary Rose sank. Six themed galleries will tell the personal stories and working lives of the crew on board.
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Explore the tranquil beauty of rural Hampshire. With its gentle walks, pretty villages and welcoming pubs, Hampshire’s countryside is a hidden gem for visitors. Here you’ll find historic houses, fascinating museums and ancient market towns, with excellent travel links to London and beyond.
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