Home Page Blog Choose from Map Increase Font Size Decrease Font Size

 Navigation: Hampshire > Gosport > Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower


Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower - Detailed Information
Picture of Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Hampshire
Picture of Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Aisle in Grand Magazine)

Location Map for Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower


Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower is a hands-on interactive museum in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy's Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. Priddy's Hard was once a busy Naval armaments depot providing the Royal Navy with its ammunition for over two hundred years.


Contact Details

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
Gosport
PO12 4LE

Tel: 02392 505600
Email: mfarrance@explosion.org.uk
Web: Click to Visit




Go to: Facilities | Pictures | Function Rooms | Accommodation | Miscellaneous


Back to TOP | Report Error

Similar Venues Nearby

Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe


Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Fareham


Lysses House
Fareham


Landguard Manor
Shanklin


Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Chichester



Appuldurcombe House
Wroxall


West Stoke House
Chichester


East Dene Centre
Bonchurch


The Tithe Barn
Petersfield


Northcourt Manor
Newport




Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower is listed in our UK-Wide Directory of Unique, Unusual and Extra-Special Venues. To see our full list, arranged by county, Click Here


Reviews and Comments for Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower


Facilities for Celebrations & Conferences
Conference centre features a conference hall for 140 people with a small breakout room for 30. The main hall may be divided into two smaller rooms if required. Refreshments and lunches may be served in the conference suite or waterside coffee shop with beautiful views across Portsmouth Harbour.

AV equipment available includes LCD projector, motorised screen, video and DVD player, audio system including CD and cassette, induction loop amplifier, radio microphone, lectern with light and mic., touch-panel remote control of all equipment, PC/Powerpoint compatibility, internet access, OHP, electronic blinds, dimmer controlled lighting plus rail-mounted screens, flipcharts etc. as required.
The largest function room at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower seats 100 persons. Depending on the venue it may be possible to increase this by combining multiple rooms or erecting a marquee. Most venues will accept smaller parties but there may be a minimum limit or a surcharge involved. Discuss your requirements with the venue directly.
A buffet or self-service catering service is available.
There is parking on-site for 100 vehicles. Good sized car park with flat access to the premises.
This venue is licenced to perform civil marriage and partnership ceremonies - please discuss specific rooms and party sizes with the venue. Remember that ceremony licences and room capacities may not be the same. Our room sizes are for banqueting purposes.
Meeting facilities are available on request. Please discuss the specifics with the venue or check out the Function Rooms listed below for further details.


Back to TOP | Report Error

Pictures of Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower - click to enlarge

Aisle in Grand Magazine

Wedding Ceremony in Grand Magazine

Conference Hall A
Back to TOP | Report Error

Function Rooms For Hire
The Waterside Conference Suite - Full
During the day we can offer a conference suite that includes a Conference Hall for up to 140 people and a break-out Meeting Room for up to 30 delegates. The Conference Hall can also be divided into two separate rooms should you require it.

Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away. There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.

Banqueting Capacity: 100
Informal Event Capacity: 150

Suitable For: Corporate Events

Room has natural light and views of Waterside

This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.

Room Dimensions: Length 18.5m , Width 6.5m , Area 120 sq m

If hiring a DJ, we would always recommend asking them if they have DJmark accreditation. DJmark is the sign of a quality mobile disco who is operating legitimately and with a particular regard for great customer service. Click Here for more details about the scheme.



Room Facilities
Proper wooden dancefloor Sound Limiting Device - unknown
Stage
Stage lighting Blackout Blinds - unknown
In-house sound system/PA fitted Air Conditioning - unknown
Video Projection available Paid Wi-Fi Available
Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown




The Waterside Conference Suite - Half
The main Conference Hall can be seperated into two smaller spaces with a beech-veneered acoustic screen.

Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away. There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.

Banqueting Capacity: 50
Informal Event Capacity: 75

Suitable For: Private Functions , Club & Social Events , Corporate Events

Room has natural light and views of Waterside

This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.



If hiring a DJ, we would always recommend asking them if they have DJmark accreditation. DJmark is the sign of a quality mobile disco who is operating legitimately and with a particular regard for great customer service. Click Here for more details about the scheme.



Room Facilities
Proper wooden dancefloor Sound Limiting Device - unknown
Stage
Stage lighting Blackout Blinds - unknown
In-house sound system/PA fitted Air Conditioning - unknown
Video Projection available Paid Wi-Fi Available
Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown




The Grand Magazine


Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away. There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.

Banqueting Capacity: 100
Informal Event Capacity: 125

Suitable For: Weddings/Civil Partnerships , Private Functions , Corporate Events

Be aware that this room has no natural light

This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.



If hiring a DJ, we would always recommend asking them if they have DJmark accreditation. DJmark is the sign of a quality mobile disco who is operating legitimately and with a particular regard for great customer service. Click Here for more details about the scheme.



Room Facilities
Proper wooden dancefloor Sound Limiting Device - unknown
There is a stage
In-house stage lighting fitted Blackout blinds fitted
In-house sound system/PA fitted Air Conditioning - unknown
Video Projection available Paid Wi-Fi Available
Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown







Recommended Mobile DJs and Discos

Need a DJ or Mobile Disco? We recommend the following companies for events at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower:



The Ultimate Disco



Beat-n-Bop Discos



Supersonic Sounds



Visit www.needadisco.com for a FULL list of QUALITY and SAFETY checked mobile discos and DJs covering Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower


Accommodation At Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower

There is no accommodation available at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, although if you Click Here we do maintain a list of great value hotels and guesthouses nearby with savings of up to 70%.



Cheap low reduced rates on hotels guest houses B&Bs near Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Hampshire with up to 70% OFF!

Discounts on Local Accommodation

To start with these properties are sorted by proximity to Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. Use the up/down arrows to sort by price, star rating, customer scores etc.

Property Postcode Rating Customer
Score
0 - Poor
6 - Excellent
Price
From
Details
The Duke Of Buckingham PO1 2HW Not Rated 4 £40 more info...
Keppels Head Hotel PO1 3DT 2-star 4 £50 more info...
Express By Holiday Inn Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays PO1 3FD B 4 £89 more info...
Ibis Hotel Portsmouth Centre PO1 2LX B 3 £60 more info...
Ashby's Boutique Hotel PO5 3NY 3-star 4 £74 more info...
Florence house hotel PO5 2NA 4-star 4 £75 more info...
Somerset House Hotel PO5 2NE 4-star £99 more info...
Stattons Hotel PO5 2NE 5-star Guesthouse 5 £69 more info...
Queen's Hotel PO5 3LJ 3-star 4 £74 more info...
The Market House Tavern PO2 7BX B 2 £30 more info...
Innkeeper's Lodge Portsmouth PO35HS B 4 £65 more info...
The Innlodge PO3 5HH Not Rated 4 £40 more info...
The Red Lion Hotel and LA Fitness Centre PO16 0BP 3-star Guesthouse 4 £39 more info...
Beaufort Hotel PO4 0NQ 2-star 4 £40 more info...
TravelRest - Fareham PO14 1NS 3-star Guesthouse 4 £62 more info...
Red Lion Hotel PO6 3EE 3-star Guesthouse 4 £55 more info...
Portsmouth Marriott PO6 4SH 4-star 4 £117 more info...
Seaview Hotel PO345EX 3-star 5 £89 more info...
Priory Bay Hotel, Golf & Beach Club PO34 5BU 3-star 5 £79 more info...
Holiday Inn Fareham Solent PO15 5RJ 3-star 4 £77 more info...
Solent Hotel & Spa - Shire Hotels PO15 7AJ 4-star 5 £75 more info...
Yelfs Hotel PO33 2LG 3-star 5 £79 more info...
Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa PO33 4LJ 4-star 5 £170 more info...
Seahaven House PO33 2DL 3-star Guesthouse 5 £59 more info...
Dorset House PO33 2BW 3-star Guesthouse 5 £40 more info...
Abingdon Lodge Hotel PO33 2QQ 3-star 3 £60 more info...
The Ryde Castle Hotel PO33 1JA 3-star Guesthouse 4 £75 more info...
The Old House Hotel and Restaurant PO17 5JG 3-star 5 £120 more info...
Sinah Warren (Half Board) PO11 0BZ 4-star --------> more info...
Newtown House Hotel PO11 0QR 3-star 4 £65 more info...
The Langstone Hotel PO11 0NQ 4-star 4 £75 more info...
Fountain Inn, Cowes PO31 7AW 3-star Guesthouse 4 £59 more info...
Bembridge Coast (Half Board) PO35 5TH 4-star --------> more info...
The Windmill Inn PO35 5UH 3-star 4 £75 more info...
New Haven Bed & Breakfast PO7 7RN 3-star Guesthouse 5 £35 more info...
The Jolly Farmer Country Inn SO31 9JH 2-star Guesthouse 2 £70 more info...
Bayshore Hotel PO36 8JX 2-star --------> more info...
Sandhill Hotel PO36 9DB 3-star --------> more info...
Sandown Manor PO36 8QP 3-star 4 --------> more info...
The Fernside PO36 9BW 4-star Guesthouse 4 --------> more info...
Parkbury Hotel PO36 9BB 3-star 4 £35 more info...
Cripple Creek Guest House PO9 6BB 3-star Guesthouse 4 £30 more info...
Meadow View Guest House PO9 6BB 2-star Guesthouse 5 £30 more info...
Innkeeper's Lodge Portsmouth North PO9 6BB B 4 £45 more info...
Robin Hood Inn PO9 6AB 3-star 4 £55 more info...
The Bear Hotel PO9 1AA 3-star Guesthouse 3 £29 more info...
Best Western Reigate Manor Hotel RH2 9PF 3-star 4 £50 more info...
Bridge House Hotel RH2 9RP 3-star 4 £39 more info...
Jingles PO10 7PU 4-star Guesthouse 4 £44 more info...
The Brookfield Hotel PO10 7LF 3-star 4 £68 more info...


Check out BOOKING.COM for a great range of local hotels at reduced rates! See detailed traveller reviews, feedback and recommendations.


Back to TOP | Report Error

Recommended Suppliers Covering This Area

BoogieHeads

1066 Mascots

Mayflower Marquee Hire

Watson Lavery Images




Back to TOP | Report Error | Get YOUR Company Listed In This Section

Views in last
3 months
Miscellaneous Information

This is a FREE venue listing comprising copy and pictures provided by, or validated by, the venue owner, manager or appointed representative. Venue management may wish to upgrade to a paid listing and obtain editorial control over the listing details and several other valuable features detailed on the upgrade page. Paid listings are not supported by advertising. Star ratings and comments may be submitted by anyone; to avoid abuse various checks are made to prevent spamming.

Venue Owners - Click Here to retrieve pending information or quote requests

Disclaimer: Information presented within this website ("Information") is provided solely for information and education purposes. Such Information is provided "as is" without warranty or term of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranties or terms of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. All such implied terms and warranties are hereby excluded. By accessing this website you agree that the website webmaster and the providers of the Information will not be liable for any direct indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of the Information and material contained in the website including but not limited to lost finances punitive or consequential damages. Furthermore the webmaster shall not be held liable for the accuracy of the Information for delays or omissions therein or for its use or misuse.



Back to TOP | Report Error



Request information or brochures on Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Hampshire


Driving directions to Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport

For driving directions and bus services to Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, type your location into the box below, eg. your postcode or street & town...



1066 Mascots - Children.s TV Character Costume Hire



Town, Postcode, Attraction