The Hovercraft Museum

18/10/2026

Look what we’ve got lined up for you throughout November and December!

Calendars and diaries at the ready!

🎄 - Hover Through Pantomime (November 14th to December 13th)

🎄 - Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre (Sunday 29th November)

🎄 - Hover Crafting at the Hovercraft Museum (Saturday 5th December)

🎄 - Christmas Carol Concert (Friday 11th December)

More details to follow!
Be sure to share with your friends and family, and join us at The Hovercraft Museum for some wonderful seasonal fun!

Advance booking available

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16/10/2026

🎃👻 Hover Halloween at The Hovercraft Museum 👻 🎃
Looking for a fun family day out this Halloween? Join us for Hover Halloween and follow our spooky family trail through the museum! Discover amazing hovercraft, enjoy Halloween surprises. Come dressed in your favourite costume!

Open both days every weekend, 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30).

* All the usual fun and activities *Over 50 hovercraft in our collection *Refreshments/souvenirs *Dog friendly

Book and pay ahead of your visit online if you prefer?
https://shop.beyonk.com/o49bpbu5/experiences/zg57r2ww?group=experiences

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05/10/2026

If you like your cars, then next weekend is an ideal opportunity to combine seeing our unique collection of over 50 hovercraft with some lineups of cars on the museum site, courtesy of visiting car clubs! *

Saturday 10th October - Hampshire Mini Owners Club
Sunday 11th October - Simply Mustangs Uk

Fun and activities, including the launch of Hover Halloween!

Are you a member of a vehicle club and fancy meeting at the Hovercraft Museum?
Why not get in touch and we’ll get you booked in!

[email protected]

*Timings and numbers of vehicles displayed are at the discretion of their owners.

04/10/2026

We have some amazing events planned this winter season, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates!

We kick off with our ever popular Hover Halloween, which runs from 10th October to 1st November!

🎃 Hover Halloween is coming to the Hovercraft Museum! 👻
Join us for a frightfully fun day of Halloween activities, family entertainment, and amazing hovercraft. Dress up if you dare and enjoy a spooky adventure for all ages!

🍬 Trick or Treat... with a hovercraft twist! Complete our Halloween trail, discover spooky surprises, and enjoy a family day packed with fun at The Hovercraft Museum.

This is included in the normal admission price! Scan the code and book ahead!

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02/10/2026

The weekend is on its way, and we look forward to welcoming you!
Our award winning and unique museum has plenty outdoors and under cover!

*Over 50 hovercraft *Refreshments *Activities *Great value for money *Dog friendly *Souvenir/Gift ideas *Cockpits/cabins to sit in

The Hovercraft Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30)

Situated on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9NS. Park on the seafront.

Pay online ahead of your visit if you wish?
https://shop.beyonk.com/o49bpbu5/experiences/zg57r2ww?group=experiences

27/09/2026

The BH7 is our second largest exhibit, and has had some great work undertaken on her recently.
Step aboard her and see footage of her in her operational days and also of her move onto our site!

Our award winning and unique museum has plenty outdoors and under cover!

*Over 50 hovercraft *Refreshments *Activities *Great value for money *Dog friendly *Souvenir/Gift ideas *Cockpits/cabins to sit in

The Hovercraft Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30)

Situated on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9NS. Park on the seafront.

Pay online ahead of your visit if you wish?
https://shop.beyonk.com/o49bpbu5/experiences/zg57r2ww?group=experiences

25/09/2026

Undecided where to take the family for a fun day out this weekend?
Weather forecast a bit changeable?
Our award winning and unique museum has plenty outdoors and under cover!

*Over 50 hovercraft *Refreshments *Activities *Great value for money *Dog friendly *Souvenir/Gift ideas *Cockpits/cabins to sit in

The Hovercraft Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30)

Situated on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9NS. Park on the seafront.

Pay online ahead of your visit if you wish?
https://shop.beyonk.com/o49bpbu5/experiences/zg57r2ww?group=experiences

23/09/2026

Register your interest for 2027!

Hovertravel Ltd’s special flights between Lee-on-the-Solent and the Isle of Wight throughout 2026 were hugely popular!

We look forward to seeing them return next year! 😊

Lee-on-Solent flights – register your interest for 2027!

What a summer it has been! 💙

Our special hovercraft flights between Lee-on-Solent and the Isle of Wight proved hugely popular throughout 2026, with more than 3,000 enquiries from customers keen to experience this unique journey.

We’re now looking ahead to 2027.

📅 No dates have been announced yet, but you can register your interest now to be among the first to know when the 2027 flights are confirmed.

We’ll also endeavour to announce next year’s flights earlier, giving you more time to plan your day out.

👉 Register your interest today and be the first to hear the news. www.hovertravel.co.uk/experiences/lee-on-the-solent-summer-flights/

We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💙

19/09/2026

If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Hovercraft Museum today, then be sure to do so tomorrow!
FREE ENTRY to all tomorrow! Open 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30).

Plenty of family fun including meet the puppets courtesy of Onceuponagosport.

A visit to our coffee/gift shop is a must, with Andreas’s delicious homemade cake! Check out some great souvenir/gift ideas. Christmas is not too far away!

18/09/2026

Don’t forget it’s FREE ADMISSION to The Hovercraft Museum both days this weekend (19th & 20th September) as part of Gosport Heritage Open Days!

-Films playing
-Activities/quizzes etc
-Andrea's delicious homemade cake and other refreshments
-Demonstrations of the full closing/opening sequence of the BH7's hydraulic clamshell bow door/ramp*
-GHODs Events with children's activities including puppets from Once Upon A Gosport (Sunday)
-Book signings and sales of 'If Hovercraft Can Go Anywhere, How Did We End Up Here?' by Russ Bagley & John Barker
-Free guided tours
-Souvenirs

Find us on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9NS. Park on the seafront.
Opening hours 10.00 - 4.00 (last admissions 3.30)

*BH7 bow door demonstrations are subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions.