Priddy's Hard, Gosport

The Explosion Museum

A dramatic waterfront museum of naval firepower, home to the spectacular Grand Magazine.

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180Max guests
LicensedFor weddings
WaterfrontPriddy’s Hard
HistoricSetting
The venue

Naval firepower on the Gosport waterfront

Set along a scenic waterfront at Priddy's Hard, the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower is a genuinely unique Gosport setting for celebrations and corporate events.

Its centrepiece is the Grand Magazine — a magnificent 18th-century gunpowder store, licensed for weddings — complemented by atmospheric historic spaces and waterside grounds. We cater throughout, tailoring every detail to the occasion.

The Gosport waterfront
Spaces & capacities

Rooms you can hire

Capacities are a guide — we'll help you choose the right space for your numbers and style of event.

The Grand Magazine

150 seated · 180 standing

The museum's spectacular vaulted hall, licensed for weddings and ideal for large celebrations and conferences.

Good to know

The essentials

Location

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard, Gosport PO12 4LE

Licensed for

Civil ceremonies and weddings in the Grand Magazine

Best for

Weddings, parties, exhibitions and corporate events

More detail

See our dedicated Grand Magazine page

These venues are managed by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, a charity whose venue-hire income supports the preservation of Britain's naval heritage. Bezani's caters at venues across the dockyard; final availability and ceremony licensing are confirmed at the time of booking.
Get in touch

Host your event at the Explosion Museum

Tell us a little about what you're planning and we'll be in touch to talk it through — from menus and numbers to arranging a visit. No pressure, just a friendly conversation.

02392 582157
hello@bezanis.co.uk
⚲ 24 Crescent Road, Alverstoke,
   Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2DH