Local Guides
In-depth guides to restaurants, things to do, moving to Gosport, and more.
10 Feb 2026
The 7 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Gosport 2026
Harbour views and good food — ranked by what locals actually think.
9 Mar 2026
Best Breakfasts in Gosport & Bridgemary: 7 Local Cafes Worth Getting Up For
From seafront cabins to Bridgemary neighbourhood cafes, these are the breakfast spots locals actually recommend.
10 Mar 2026
Day Trips from Gosport: Exploring Hampshire's Best Towns
Beyond the harbour — discover what's nearby
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Bin Collection Days & Recycling Guide
Gosport Borough Council collects household rubbish and recycling on an alternate weekly cycle across the whole borough, including Lee-on-the-Solent and Bridgemary. Here's how to find your exact day.
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Household Waste Recycling Centre: Hours, Booking & What You Can Take
The Gosport Household Waste Recycling Centre on Grange Road is run by Hampshire County Council, and you must book a slot online before you visit. Here's what to know before you load the car.
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Parking Guide: Car Parks, Permits & Stokes Bay
Gosport Borough Council runs 27 car parks across the borough, from the seafront at Stokes Bay to the town centre — including cashless pay-and-display and resident permits. Here's the full picture.
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Council Tax Guide: Bands & How to Pay
Gosport Borough Council's 2026/27 Band D council tax is £2,344.29. Here's how the eight valuation bands work, how to find yours, and how to pay.
29 Sept 2026
How to Report a Pothole, Fly-Tipping or Street Problem in Gosport
Potholes and street lighting go to Hampshire County Council, but fly-tipping goes to Gosport Borough Council — two different authorities. Here's who to report what to.
29 Sept 2026
Libraries & Post Offices in Gosport
Gosport's libraries are run by Hampshire County Council, alongside two independent community libraries at Elson and Lee-on-the-Solent. Here's where to find them, plus the borough's Post Office branches.
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Ferry to Portsmouth: Times, Fares & Tickets
The Gosport Ferry runs every 15 minutes, around the clock, taking just 4 minutes to cross to Portsmouth Harbour. Here's every fare and how the tickets work.
29 Sept 2026
Buses in Gosport: Routes & Operators
Gosport's buses are split between First Bus (the Solent Ranger and local town routes) and Stagecoach South, plus the dedicated Eclipse busway to Fareham. Here's how the network fits together.
29 Sept 2026
Nearest Train Stations to Gosport (Gosport Has No Station)
Gosport hasn't had a working train station since the 1950s. Here's how residents actually reach the rail network — via the Gosport Ferry to Portsmouth Harbour, or by road to Fareham.
29 Sept 2026
Urgent Care in Gosport: The Urgent Treatment Centre
Gosport War Memorial Hospital's Urgent Treatment Centre is open 8am to 10pm every day for minor injuries and illnesses — no appointment or GP registration needed. Here's what it treats and what it doesn't.
29 Sept 2026
EV Charging Points in Gosport
Gosport Borough Council is rolling out electric vehicle charge points across its seafront and town-centre car parks. Here's where to find them, plus how to check live availability.
29 Sept 2026
Parks, Beaches & Walks in Gosport
From the mile-long shingle beach at Stokes Bay to the wildlife of Alver Valley Country Park, here's where to get outside in Gosport.
29 Sept 2026
Free & Low-Cost Things to Do With Kids in Gosport
From the splash park at Stokes Bay to free library rhyme-time sessions and school-holiday activity schemes, here's how to keep the kids entertained in Gosport without spending much.
29 Sept 2026
Gosport Schools & How to Apply for a Place
School admissions in Gosport are run by Hampshire County Council, even for academies. Here's how the reception and Year 7 application process works, and where to find every school.
29 Sept 2026
Hampshire School Term Dates 2026/27 for Gosport
Confirmed Hampshire County Council term and half-term dates for the 2026/27 school year, covering Gosport's community and controlled schools.
29 Sept 2026
GP Surgeries in Gosport: PO12 & PO13 List
Gosport's GP surgeries are largely run under The Willow Group, alongside sites in Rowner and Lee-on-the-Solent. Here's where to find and register with a practice.
29 Sept 2026
NHS Dentists in Gosport
NHS dental availability changes constantly, so here's how to check who's actually taking new patients in Gosport right now, plus the confirmed practices listed on nhs.uk.
29 Sept 2026
Pharmacies in Gosport: Finding One That's Open
From high-street chemists to supermarket pharmacies, here's where to find a pharmacy in Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent, plus how to use NHS Pharmacy First instead of waiting for a GP.