Category Archives: Events

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 20th September

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 20th September between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 16th August

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 16th August between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 19th July

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 19th July between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 21st June

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 21st June between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 17th May

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 17th May between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 19th April

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 19th April between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 15th February

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 15th February between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

Comic Con – 6th June

Our super popular FREE Comic Con event is back, and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever!

Join us on Saturday 6th June, from 10am–5pm for a full day of character appearances, workshops and cosplay. Superheroes, sci-fi, horror and everything in between, all at Port Solent.

*Event Update*

Comic Con is still going ahead as planned on Saturday 6th June.

Due to the weather forecast, several attractions, activities and market stalls have been moved under cover to our underground staff car park. Transformers, Ghostbusters, the Jurassic Park Zone, the Cosplay Competition and many of our market stalls will now be located in this covered area.

The Joker Squad and Scavenger Props experience will remain in the large unit above the main entrance, while other activities and stalls will continue across Port Solent.

What can you expect?

A Transformers Takeover! The Autobots and Decepticons are descending on Port Solent and will be located in our covered event area alongside many of this year’s attractions and market stalls.

This year, The Joker Squad, a local charity costuming group, are bringing their experience to the large unit above the main entrance alongside Scavenger Props, creating an immersive visual walkthrough experience with costumes and props inspired by a Galaxy Far, Far Away!

Plus…

  • Jurassic Park Zone
  • Cosplay Competition, with a costume parade at 12:30pm and prizes for the best costumes!
  • GCPD Batman Movie Police Car
  • Lawn of the Dead Craft Workshop
  • Joker Squad
  • Scavenger Props
  • The Sith Dynasty
  • Ghostbusters with Ecto 1
  • Celebrity signers Clem So & Nathan Pegler
  • Over 25 market stalls packed with collectables, artwork, toys, trading cards and more

Stallholders and celebrity signers you’ll find at Comic Con

UKCustom3DPrints 3D printing services and goods
Ebbutt Cards and Gifts Minifigure frames, greetings cards and various gifts
Crafty Red Bear Teddy bear themed art based on geek media
Props and Replicas Action figures, replica props from film, TV and anime
Wil Shrike Art Hand drawn art prints inspired by film
NJP Pastel Art & Illustration Sci-fi, TV and movie themed original artwork
Kats Toy Rack Toys, dolls and plush, pre-loved collectibles
Funko Lightsabers, Pokémon, art, comics and more
Grant Perkins Artist Artist for WWE Kids Magazine
Rockyz Toyz Brand new and preloved toys
Fire Fang Game related fan art, prints and keyrings
Jurassic Gifts Vibrant knitted dinosaurs and interesting creatures
Surah Toys Vintage toys, Lego, comics and geeky merchandise
Toy Zone Toys Collectible toys
Five Minute Wonders Custom minifigures, keyrings and kawaii collectables
Jimmys Drop Shop Mystery boxes, plush and T-shirts
Diana’s Stellar Wireworks Handmade fantasy and steampunk jewellery
A Sweet Way to Heaven Fudge and traditional confectionery
Carlas Cake Emporium Cakes, cakes and more cakes!
Never 4 Ever Paint On Tattoos Hand painted temporary tattoos with body paint
Purple Gypsy Accessories Comic and cartoon coasters, jewellery and more
Layer by Layer 3D Figures and decorative pieces based on science fiction
Kew’s Emporium Fantasy, alternative, gothic and horror items
Andy’s Man Club Men’s mental health charity stall
Andy’s Totton Toy Fairs New and second hand toys, plush and figures
Crabby Creatures Art, prints and stickers, all original designs
Clem So Celebrity signer
South Coast Pyro Hand burned pyrography artworks, gifts and signs
Fujisan Toys Japanese anime and gaming figures
Trade Town Collectables Trading cards

With family-friendly activities, bars, restaurants and free parking, it’s the perfect event for all ages. Mark the date and get ready for an unforgettable Comic Con!

Many attractions and stalls will be located under cover, helping to keep the event running smoothly whatever the weather.

Come dressed to impress, we’ll see you on 6th June!

Spring Fayre – 23rd May

Join us for a day of family fun at the Port Solent Spring Fayre on Saturday 23rd May, 11am-4pm.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from market stalls and street entertainment to live performances and hands-on activities for little ones.

Meet a range of friendly animals at the Mill Cottage Farm Experience (11am-4pm), browse around 15 market and charity stalls, and enjoy entertainment throughout the day – including Punch and Judy shows at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, plus live music from The Rock Choir at 12pm.

You’ll also spot roaming entertainment across The Boardwalk, with the Travelling Twins making 4 appearances throughout the day and Wardens Street Entertainment appearing at different points as you explore

Children can get creative at The Creation Station (11am-4pm), decorating pots and planting seeds, or enjoy traditional games and balloon modelling throughout the day.

With plenty happening across The Boardwalk, it’s the perfect way to spend a spring day by the water.

Tuesday Night Car Meet – 26th August

Calling all car fanatics! Get your weekly auto fix this summer as the Port Solent Summer Evening Car Meets return.

There are themed evenings throughout summer, so you can indulge a passion for a certain car manufacturer or head along to all the events and marvel at the machines.

Midweek Minis – Tuesday 26th August, 7pm – 9pm

Find this event on the Boardwalk, near Wildwood.

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