02/06/2026
We are on the look out for a facilities management assistant.
Do you:
Enjoy a hands on role where no two days are the same?
Want to be part of a friendly, hard working team that takes pride in what they do?
Make a real impact on visitor experiences?
If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply at the link below:
https://careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Calshot-Facilities-Management-Assistant-HAM/1398623933/
From Monday 1st June 2026 there will be some preplanned maintenance work taking place across Calshot Activities Centre. This work will see scaffolding erected across all three of our hangars until 28th July 2026.
The centre will be open as usual and all activities will continue as normal. However, access to the hangar from beach side will be restricted. The cafe will be open as usual and access can be gained via Sunderland Hangar. We apologise for the inconvenience caused during this essential maintenance work.
21/05/2026
🎒 May School Holidays Next Week! 🧗♂️
Fancy some climbing with the family this holiday?
Check out our school holiday opening times for recreational climbing here:
The Wall opening times and prices Due to no water access, all facilities, including the hangar and café, will be closed on Thursday 28 May 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
20/05/2026
Looking for something fun to do over Whitsun Week.
Pop along to Calshot Castle - explore the 16th Century Tudor Fortress, learn about the Schneider Trophy, enjoy wonderful views across The Solent and take part in some craft activities.
Admission fees apply, your ticket gets 10% discount in the cafe.
The castle is open 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 31st May
(Excluding Thursday 28th May - when Calshot Activities Centre is closed).
Why not check out all the other exciting activities happening at calshot over the half term:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/calshot/hangar/action-adventures
New this Summer!
For more information about our Duke of Edinburgh Residentials, head to Calshot’s website (link in comments).
Planned Maintenance Notice ⚠️
From 5:00pm on Friday 22 May to 11:00pm on Monday 25 May 2026, Hampshire County Council will be carrying out planned maintenance to their data centre.
During this time:
• Our website will be unavailable
• We will not be reachable by phone
• You can still send enquiries via email
You can still make bookings for some of our most popular products and accommodation options here:
Ringos: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/ringos
Aero Trek: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/aerotrek-experience
Take Off: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/takeoff-experience
Archery: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/archery-taster
Action Adventure Days (ages 7-11): https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/action-adventure-day7-11
Action Adventure Days (ages 11-16): https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/action-adventure-day-11-16
Action Adventure Half Day (ages 4-7): https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/action-adventure-day-half-day
Camping membership/pass: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/membership/calshot-camping-access-annual-pass
Camping bookings: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/calshot-camping-availability
Keymer House accommodation: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/item/keymer-house-public
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this work.
10/05/2026
Kick‑start your week with Monday Madness 🧗♂️
💷Recreational Climbing for just £5, the perfect way to get active at the start of the week.
🥙Grab‑and‑go food available on site.
👉More info and online payment to save time at check in:
https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/climb-monday-madness
We are very proud to support the Solent Seagrass restoration, part of Solent Seascape Project.
From the team at Calshot - Anton, Ben, Zofia, Ellie and Jack all volunteer with the Solent Seagrass Project run by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The tasks were varied and involved collecting seagrass seeds last December, educating others, joining on intertidal surveys, learning to be survey leaders themselves and planting new seagrass meadows, one of those meadows is even at Calshot!
In just one weekend, the team of 17 volunteers planted 56600 seagrass seeds at Calshot! 😍🌱🥳
Check out the SSP website for more info:
“The Solent Seascape Project is a collaborative long term initiative, working to restore multiple habitats across the Solent.
We restoring and reconnecting seagrass, oyster reefs, saltmarsh and seabird nesting habitats across the Solent’s seascape
The project is the first of its kind in the UK: in partnership with ten different organisations, we will work collectively with local communities to co-develop an ambitious recovery plan for the Solent, actively restoring and reconnecting critical coastal habitats to create a thriving, functioning seascape for all.”
06/05/2026
MONDAY MADNESS 🧗♂️
Start the week with a climb. Join us for Monday Madness Recreational Climbing for just £5.
🧗Check out our new routes in the alcove!
✅ Open to recreational climbers
✅ Grab‑and‑go food available
✅ A great way to stay active on a Monday evening
See here for info and if you want to pay online to save time at check in:
👉 https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/calshot/course/climb-monday-madness
01/05/2026
🧗Recreational Climbing - Summer Timetable Now Live
As we head into the summer season, from today (1 May) our climbing wall is moving to a summer timetable, reflecting how climbers naturally use the wall at this time of year.
🕛Full details of opening times can be found here:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/calshot/hangar/the-wall/times-prices
💷 Monday Madness continues – climb for just £5 every Monday.
| Monday | 9am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 10pm |
| Friday | 9am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 6pm |