Fareham

Westbury Manor Museum ½ mile

One of Fareham's finest buildings, Westbury Manor has a Georgian front and a Victorian rear. The galleries cover the history of Fareham and its people, including the local industries of brick production and strawberry growing. Victorian style Garden. Café. Admission free.
Open MThFSSu 1000-1600.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

Titchfield Abbey EH 2 miles

The ruins of a 13th century abbey, later converted into a Tudor Mansion with an impressive turreted gatehouse built across the nave of the church. Admission free.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Oct-Mar).
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Titchfield Haven by bus then ½ mile

A National Nature Reserve on the River Meon mostly managed to encourage birds but there are rare wildflowers too. Dragonflies and butterflies can be seen in summer. Bird watching hides. Visitor Centre with café.
Open Daily 0930-1700 (1600 Oct-Mar).
www.hants.gov.uk/titchfield
Bus 21 from Rail Station (and Bus Station) to Hill Head, Solent Road (shortly after Stubbington), then ½ mile walk. 30 minutes journey, M-S 2-hourly. There's a one-way route through Hill Head so buses return from the arrival stop. Fareham PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by First.

A town with a strong naval history and panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour. Many of the naval facilities have closed and marinas now occupy the harbour. A 2 mile Waterfront Trail links the Museums with the Bus Station and the ferry which crosses the harbour to Portsmouth.

TI tel. 023 9252 2944.
www.discovergosport.co.uk

Bus E1/E2 from Rail Station (and Bus Station) to Gosport Bus Station, about 35 minutes journey. Daily, at least every 15 minutes. Fareham PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by First.
A Ferry to Gosport operates from Portsmouth.

Gosport Discovery Centre by bus then ½ mile

Displays and exhibits tell the story of Gosport. Gallery with changing exhibitions of art, items from museum collections. Events programme. Admission free.
Open please see website.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/gosport-gallery
Bus ½ mile from Gosport Bus Station, see above.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum by bus then ¾ mile

The story of the Royal Navy Submarine Service from early 20th Century to the modern nuclear powered fleet. There are three submarines plus photographs, documents and other items. Coffee shop.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1630.
www.nmrn.org.uk
Bus ¾ mile from Gosport Bus Station, see above.

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower by bus then 1¼ miles

18th century buildings of the Royal Navy's former armaments depot house a collection ranging from small arms to torpedoes and modern missiles. The museum also tells the story of the seamen and depot workers, and considers the human consequences of warfare. Coffee shop.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1630.
www.nmrn.org.uk
Bus 1¼ miles from Gosport Bus Station, see above.

Hovercraft Museum by bus

A working museum, restoring and maintaining the craft in its care. Craft being worked on can be seen in the engineering hangar and some craft can be boarded.
Open Sat 1000-1600.
www.hovercraft-museum.org
Bus X5 from Rail Station to near entrance on Marine Parade West, Richmond Road stop (watch for the Museum on left once the bus reaches the seafront), 19 minutes journey. M-F every 40 minutes, SSu & BH hourly. Buses continue to Gosport Bus Station (see above). Fareham PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by First.

Diving Museum by bus

Housed in a Victorian Battery, the museum tells the story of the diving industry which began in Gosport. Se early diving bells and helmets as well as modern equipment. Events programme.
Open Apr-Oct, SSu & BH 1100-1600.
www.divingmuseum.co.uk
Bus X5 from Rail Station to opposite the Museum on Stokes Bay Road, shortly after a roundabout. About 35 minutes journey, M-F every 40 minutes, SSu & BH hourly. Buses continue to Gosport Bus Station (see above). Fareham PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by First.

Little Woodham by bus then ¼ mile

A living history reconstruction of a 17th century hamlet of timber-framed houses surrounded by woodland. Costumed volunteers demonstrate and explain the crafts, industries and general way of life in 1642.
Open Apr-Oct on selected dates, see website.
www.littlewoodham.org.uk
Bus 9/9A from Rail Station to Howe Road (Grange Road stop) then ¼ mile walk. 25 minutes journey, Daily, about every 30 minutes. Buses continue to Gosport Bus Station (see above). Fareham PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by First.

The historic market town of Bishop's Waltham has some remarkably well preserved medieval buildings in the High Street housing a range of independent shops.
www.lovebishopswaltham.com
Bus 69 from Rail Station (also Bus Station) to Bishop's Waltham Square, about 45 minutes journey, M-S hourly. Fareham PlusBus tickets are NOT valid for this journey. Operated by Stagecoach. Buses also operate from Botley and Winchester.

Bishop's Waltham Palace EH by bus

The impressive ruins of a medieval palace used by the bishops of Winchester, set in attractive grounds. The lodging range became a farmhouse and now houses the town's museum. Admission free.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800. Nov-Mar, see website.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus see above.

Bishop's Waltham Museum by bus

Situated in the attractive grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace the museum covers the social history of the town plus displays by English Heritage about the Palace. Admission free, donations welcomed.
Open May-Sep, SSu & BH 1200-1600.
www.bishopswalthammuseum.com
Bus see above.