The Crescent in Alverstoke is an elegant Georgian terrace that exemplifies 18th-century architectural sophistication. Overlooking a serene green space, it was originally designed as luxury housing for naval officers and their families.

Facts:

1. In 1826, an entrepreneur called Robert Cruickshank engaged a young architect, Thomas Ellis Owen, to create a fashionable new spa resort called Angleseyville.
2. It was once intended to be the centrepiece of a new marine town called Anglesea, which housed prominent naval figures, including admirals.
3. Many of the houses retain original interiors, including fireplaces and mouldings.
4. The Crescent is part of Gosport’s Conservation Area, protecting its historic character.
5. Most of the houses in The Crescent are private residences, but The Anglesey Hotel sits at the end of the terrace with cosy rooms and a bar and restaurant.
6. There is a small Regency Garden in front of the houses.

Visitor Information:
Address: Crescent Rd, Gosport, PO12 2BB.
Parking:  Street parking on Crescent Road or Gilkicker Car Park nearby.
Facilities: Playground, café, public toilets, picnic areas, wildlife spots.

Also nearby:
Anglesey Hotel and Stokes Bay