Feeding the Navy

Hear about how this victualling yard developed over time from the mid-1700s, with a focus on the supply of food and drink to the Royal Navy (it was once referred to as 'the larder of the Navy') with associated inventions and innovations. Enjoy stories and anecdotes about the people who lived and worked within the yard.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1100

Saturday 07 September:

1330

Wednesday 11 September:

1100

Thursday 12 September:

1330

Friday 13 September:

1100

Saturday 14 September:

1330

Location & directions

The Pump House Cafe, Cooperage Green, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AX

Directions:

Meet your Guide at the Pump House Cafe, in Cooperage Green, 10 minutes before start time.

Contact on day:

Sue Sawyer

Telephone number:

+447535980668

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please self book, but if you experience any difficulties please contact us

Booking telephone number:

+447849399823

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2024/

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2024 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Mainly hard level ground. But an occasional un-dropped kerb or small step so not fully accessible for all wheelchair users. The first hour is walking and standing but there are opportunities to sit and listen at stop-locations after that.

Additional information

Refreshments are available at The Pump House Cafe and other venues before or after the walk. 4 hrs free parking in Cooperage Green in bays marked V (for Visitors). Please check the notices in the car park.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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