The Iron Heart Forum Ten Year Anniversary Party Week End…
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The Gos Vegas Travelodge being built in the high street is not due to open till mid 2020, so finding decent accommodation is a PITA. The Spring Garden guest house has already been mentioned (close but very small), other places are the Gosport Premier Inn (5-10 mins from us by car/taxi) and the Holiday Inn Express, Gunwharf Quays (Portsmouth side - about 20-30 mins by foot via the Gosport ferry). I'll try to look out some small, less expensive alternatives and will post some details soon.
We had a business meeting at the local brewery after work last night
and beer for the party was discussed… likely to be a craft lager and a hoppy ale 
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@Madame:
other places are the Gosport Premier Inn (5-10 mins from us by car/taxi)
The bus service between the Premier Inn and the Gosport high street isn't bad, either. And I would recommend the full English breakfast for anyone considering staying there…
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It's the closest bus stop to IHUK, isn't it?
Besides, who can pass up the bargains to be had in Gosport's pound shops?
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Looks awesome!
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A little over a year ago, I was trying to plan a trip to the UK for this past autumn, with a stop in Gosport, of course. Those plans never came to fruition. So, I was hoping to try again, this year. This event has put me all-in.
Being one who doesn't particularly care for abrupt departures( I always prefer to delay the inevitable ), I decided a Monday departure was more to my liking. While the Spring Garden Guest House was sold out, the Spring Garden Holiday Apartments had the 3 day stay I was looking for available. I locked in my reservation two weeks ago.
Tonight, I was able to get a price to my liking on a round trip flight with British Airways. O'hare to Heathrow and back for $550. Economy standard, no less. Which means, I can check a bag. Considering, I could easily get by with carry-on allowances, I'll be able to bring along some local brews. @neph93 , consider that blonde stout a done deal.
I do have a couple of details to iron out. My passport expired, this past August. But, that is a fairly easy fix. I'm also deliberating a rental car, as a bundle with the flight would only add around $100 to the tab. Buses, trains, and ferries would do, but the costs would be fairly similar, and I'd be at their mercies. If there is any reason I should avoid a rental, I'd love to hear it.
As it stands, I'll be busting my Gos Vegas cherry, this September. Please, be gentle.
