HMS Sultan Bonfire Night
HMS Sultan, Gosport · 29 October 2026
Photo of Gosport: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Gosport: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
HMS Sultan, the Royal Navy's engineering training base in Gosport, holds its bonfire night during October half-term. The 2026 evening marks the base's 70th anniversary, with funfair rides, a bonfire and a fireworks display with an engineering-themed soundtrack.
Highlights
- Funfair rides and games, with charges for rides
- Bonfire lit at 7.45pm
- 70th anniversary fireworks display at 8.30pm
- Evening hosted by Nation Radio presenter Mark Collins
Good to know
- Parking needs a valid parking ticket and is available from 5pm
- Tickets are sold online only
- Disabled access is available; contact the bonfire committee for help
Getting there
HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY
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