About this Event
Can you learn over 5000 years of local history in just 90 minutes? We think not. But your Guide, James, will give you a informative introduction to different aspects along the walk. This should allow you a fascinating insight to the subject and maybe whet your appetite to delve deeper…
James will introduce you to:
* the Saxon settlement;
* the Norman fort;
* who the Quarr were;
* gold and axes found in what is now HMS Sultan;
* how important Rowner was for two medieval kings;
* the birth of naval flying instruction and innovative inventions;
* a quickview of the WW1 Training Trenches (only if weather time and weather permits)
and much more
On each Saturday the walk will conclude with a pop-in at Rowner Youth Arts and Media Centre (AKA The Youthy) for peek at their exhibition about the Rowner Estate spanning some 6 decades. People are welcome to stay there to enjoy The Youthy event in full or follow the Guide back to the start point.
On each Sunday the walk concludes back at the start point.
Duration: approx 90 mins
Booking OPENS on 17 Aug at 0930
Advance Registration is required: To complete your registration please include your name, contact telephone number, email and post code
Please complete registration within 10 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others.
Alternative dates: If your first choice of date or time is fully booked, you can either add your name to the waitlist or return to the booking page of our website and choose again.
FAQs and other information
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before start time. Meet your Guide to the side of the shop entrance.
Outdoors: Please wear appropriate clothes/shoes for an outdoor walk. Insect repellent may be useful.
Accessibility: This is not suitable for wheelchairs or people with mobility impairment due to the terrain. For full accessibility options and facilities available, please go to 07. The History of Rowner and Alver Valley - Gosport Heritage Open Days
Children: Accompanied children welcome.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alver Valley Garden Centre car park, off Barrington Close, PO13 8AS, Gosport, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00