The FREE Gosport Marine Festival is taking place today, Saturday 17 May 2025, centred around the Cockle Pond area in Walpole Park – near Halfords. This fantastic free event celebrates our local coastline and maritime heritage, offering a wide range of activities for families to enjoy together.The Gosport and Fareham Globe+2Facebook+2GovDelivery+2
What’s on offer?
- Free ‘have-a-go’ water activities: Try out paddleboarding, kayaking, and dinghy sailing on the safe waters of Cockle Pond.
- Land-based adventures: Enjoy wall climbing, axe throwing, archery, backwoods cooking, fire lighting, and bouncy castles.
- Live entertainment: Experience live music performances, including local bands and shanty singers, at the Millennium Timespace amphitheatre.
- Maritime displays: Explore exhibitions and stalls showcasing marine activities, heritage, and culture.GovDelivery+1The Gosport and Fareham Globe+1Gosport Activity Centre+1The Gosport and Fareham Globe+1marinebusinessworld.com+4discovergosport.co.uk+4GovDelivery+4
Our school’s contribution
We’re especially proud to be part of the festival through the Marine Art Competition. Children from our Arts and Crafts Club have decorated the letter R in the word MARINE – a creation made entirely by the children themselves! Be sure to visit the art display and see if you can spot our colourful entry.
Event details
- Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Cockle Pond, Walpole Park, Gosport (near Halfords)
- Cost: All activities are free of chargeGovDeliveryNewsprints+10Facebook+10GovDelivery+10
No booking is required—just turn up and join in the fun! Whether you’re interested in water sports, live music, or exploring maritime heritage, there’s something for everyone.
For more information, visit the Gosport Marine Festival Facebook page.Facebook
We hope you have a wonderful time at the festival!
