Gosport Discovery Centre
Essential maintenance work at Gosport Discovery Centre
Due to essential maintenance work, there will be scaffolding in place around the building of Gosport Discovery Centre from Monday 28 April until Friday 20 June inclusive. Due to the works, the accessible parking bays will be unavailable and there may be some noise disruption during this time.
The library and café will remain open as normal.
Take care when entering and exiting the building. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Opening hours
- Mon 9:30am to 5pm
- Tue 9:30am to 5pm
- Wed 9:30am to 5pm
- Thu 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Fri 9:30am to 5pm
- Sat 9:30am to 5pm
- Sun Closed
Closed on public holidays
- Public computers turn off 15 minutes before the building closes
Transport options
Train travel
Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station, then take Gosport Ferry (runs every 15 minutes). From there, 8 minutes walk up High Street or 4 minutes by bus
Bus travel
Nearest bus stops: Creek Road (stops U and V), 3 minutes walk. Bus Station, Mumby Road, 6 minutes walk
Facilities and access
WiFi
Printing and copying
Public computers
Out of hours returns
Café
Bicycle rack
Hearing loop
Accessible toilets
Changing Places facility
Free period products
Baby changing
Registered assistance dogs welcome
Blood Pressure Monitors for loan
Police Third Party Reporting Centre
More about accessibility
- Library is accessible across multiple floors with passenger lift
- Assistive technology for public computers available
Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries
Room hire
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Gosport Discovery Centre - Alver Room
Capacity: up to 24 people
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Gosport Discovery Centre - Clarence Room
Capacity: up to 60 people
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Gosport Discovery Centre - Haslar Room
Capacity: up to 24 people
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Gosport Discovery Centre - Priddys Room
Capacity: up to 24 people
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Gosport Discovery Centre - Registration Room
Capacity: up to 3 people and only available Wednesday, Thursday mornings and Saturday.
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Gosport Discover Centre - Solent Room
Capacity: up to 24 people
What's on - Clubs and groups
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Art and Craft Club for Adults at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
10am to 1pmCome and join our friendly daytime art and craft club for anyone who loves all things art or crafty! Share your passion for art, exchange tips, learn new techniques and make new friends. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring along your ongoing project!
FREE! just come along.
This is a self led drop-in. Fun, free and open to all. For more information, please speak to a member of staff.
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Art for Wellness at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Tuesday
1pm to 2:30pmOpen to anyone, this is an inclusive group with mental well-being in mind for adults.
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Baby Stay and Play at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Wednesday
10:30am to 11:30amCome along to our fun play session for babies up to pre-crawlers. A great chance to bond with your baby and make new friends.
Session includes activities to help your child’s early communication and support attachment.
Cost £1 per child, per session. Places are limited so collect your ticket from the welcome desk on arrival.
Please note that all of our children's activities are ticketed and you will need to collect a ticket from the ground floor reception desk from 9:30am on the day of the activity. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure we are adhering to our health and safety regulations, you may not be able to access our children's floor during our popular activities. Colouring resources are available upon request so you can enjoy some time with your children/young people in other areas of our library. Thank you. -
Barclays Local at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Wednesday
10am to 3pmBarclays offer a cashless and paperless service, but help can be provided with:
- Servicing requests (transfers, ordering stationery)
- Digital support (Barclays app and online banking)
- Open new products (via the banking app only)
- Fraud and scam awareness
Book an appointment at www.barclays.co.uk/local -
Book Club at Gosport Discovery Centre
Last Friday of every month
1:30m to 3pmGosport book Club meet once a month and everyone is welcome. It is an informal and fun meeting, we choose a book and have a month to read it and review it. At the meeting everyone offers there opinion of the book and usually a lively discussion takes place ! Each month we have a different Genre and can be anything from Comedy to Horror! Members recommend a book from the Genre before the meeting and we discuss and choose the book for the following month. We also have a Facebook page, where members chat, discuss books and if they have read a particular good book or even a bad book make reviews and recommendations.
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Breastfeeding Support Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Tuesday
9:30am to 11:30amThis group is led by staff from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. Just drop in for advise advise and support.
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Chat About at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
2pm to 3:30pmA welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
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Conversation Café at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Thursday
11am to 12:30pmA welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
Enjoy a free drink (refreshments funded by UK Government)
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Family History Support Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every 1st Saturday of the month
11am to 1pmWe are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for you to trace your family history with the aid of volunteers from Hampshire Genealogical Society. We will have two, 1 hour sessions available on the 1st Saturday of every month.
These sessions must be booked in advance.
Please speak to a member of staff.
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French Language Club at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Monday
3:30pm to 4:30pmThis is a self-led session. Free and open to all adults, beginners welcome. Just come along and enjoy practising French conversation!
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Geeks of Gosport at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Saturday
9:30am to 5pmJoin Geeks of Gosport for collectible card games, role play and board games. Just come along!
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German Conversation at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every 4th Thursday of the month
10:30am to 11:30amWe are currently trying to recruit members to start this new group! A self-led session, free and open to all adults, beginners welcome. Please speak to library staff first if you are interested in joining this group.
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Intermediate French Conversation at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Wednesday
10:15am to 11:15amFree and open to all. A self led drop in conversation club. Just come along!
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IT Support at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Tuesday
Midday to 2pmNeed help with the basics? Not sure how to send an email or how to get on the web? We have 1 hour bookable slots available every Tuesday, midday to 2pm. Please speak to library staff at the ground floor desk for more information.
Free but slots MUST be booked in advance.
Bring your own device or use one of our public computers.
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Italian Language Club at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Monday
3pm to 4pmThis is a self-led session, free and open to all adults, beginners welcome. Just come along and enjoy practising Italian conversation!
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Learning in Libraries courses
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New Parents Meet and Connect at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Wednesday
1:30pm to 2:30pmSupportive library sessions perfect for new babies and new parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities.
Free session. Drop-in participation, no need to book. Limited spaces available, so come early to secure your spot.
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OMI Interactive Projector at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
1pm to 4pmSensory learning experiences for children! Our OMI interactive projector will be out Fridays on the children's floor 1 until 4pm. Providing fun, exciting and engaging sensory learning experiences, ideal for play and learn. Come and have a play.
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Reading Group for People with a Visual Impairment at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every 3rd Friday of the month
10:30am to middayMeet in a friendly, relaxed environment to discuss selected books in different formats. We can provide books in large print, on tape or CD, and refreshments too. For more information or to join contact [email protected]
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Rhymetime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Tuesday
1:30pm to 2pm
This session is for babies
Every Thursday
10:30am to 11am
This session is for toddlersHand-clapping, toe-tapping fun for babies and toddlers. A great way for you and your child to discover rhymes and make new friends. It's fun, free and friendly!
No need to book, just come along but spaces limited on a first come first served basis.
Parents and carers must stay with their children during this session. 1 adult with up to 2 children.Please note that all of our children's activities are ticketed and you will need to collect a ticket from the ground floor reception desk from 9:30am on the day of the activity. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure we are adhering to our health and safety regulations, you may not be able to access our children's floor during our popular activities. Colouring resources are available upon request so you can enjoy some time with your children/young people in other areas of our library. Thank you. -
Saturday Family Fun at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Saturday
2pm to 3:30pmCome along and play with board games, try a puzzle and build with our construction bricks!
Parents and carers to remain with their children.
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Southern Health Support Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
First Friday of the month
10:30am to middayDrop-in meeting for men. Mainly for men over 50 but anyone is welcome to join in.
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Spanish Language Club at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Monday
10am to 11amThis is a self-led session, free and open to all adults, beginners welcome. Just come along and enjoy practising Spanish conversation!
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Storytime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Monday
10:30am to 11amCome along to our fun and friendly stories and songs session!
No need to book but places are limited. Parents/carers must remain with their children during this session.
For under 5s
Please note that all of our children's activities are ticketed and you will need to collect a ticket from the ground floor reception desk from 9:30am on the day of the activity. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure we are adhering to our health and safety regulations, you may not be able to access our children's floor during our popular activities. Colouring resources are available upon request so you can enjoy some time with your children/young people in other areas of our library. Thank you. -
Storytime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Saturday
10:30am to 11amCome along to our fun and friendly stories and songs session! For children of all ages. FREE!
No need to book but places are limited. Parents/carers must remain with their children during this session.
Please note that all of our children's activities are ticketed and you will need to collect a ticket from the ground floor reception desk from 9:30am on the day of the activity. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure we are adhering to our health and safety regulations, you may not be able to access our children's floor during our popular activities. Colouring resources are available upon request so you can enjoy some time with your children/young people in other areas of our library. Thank you. -
Stroke Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
Last Tuesday of the month
10:30am to middayA peer conversation group where stroke survivors can choose to chat with others to assist their speech recovery, boost their confidence and make friends in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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Talkbook Reading Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
11am to 1pmCome along to our LGBT+ friendly, culturally, ethically diverse reading group and discuss selected books. For more information email [email protected] *LGBT - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender plus.
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Toddler Stay and Play at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
10:30am to 11:30amCome along to our fun play session for crawlers to 2 year olds. A great chance to learn through play with your child and meet new friends. Session includes activities and a short story to help your child’s early communication.
Cost £1 per child, per session. Places are limited so collect your ticket from the welcome desk on arrival.
Please note that all of our children's activities are ticketed and you will need to collect a ticket from the ground floor reception desk from 9:30am on the day of the activity. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure we are adhering to our health and safety regulations, you may not be able to access our children's floor during our popular activities. Colouring resources are available upon request so you can enjoy some time with your children/young people in other areas of our library. -
Wellbeing Support Group at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
10am to middayA group led by and for local residents during these stressful times to offer listening and understanding, support one another and a chance to meet new people
All are welcome!