What's on in Crofton

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Crofton.

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Arts & Culture

Valuation and Auction Day

Bring your gold, silver, costume jewellery, and other trinkets for a valuation and the opportunity to sell them via auction or direct offer.

Wed 22 JulAuctions @ Number 1(4.5mi)

via Auctions @ Number 1Local gem

Community

Concorde Summer: Concorde was...an Icon

Families can explore what made Concorde so special and let your creativity take flight in this hands-on family activity! Using our exciting Makedo construction kits, you'll have the chance to design and build your own Concorde-inspired creation while learning about the aircraft that changed the future of air travel. Whether you're a budding engineer, a creative thinker or simply love making things together, this drop-in activity is all about experimenting, imagining and having fun.

Wed 22 JulHMS Victory(4.9mi)

via HMS VictoryCurated

RYA Competent Crew / RYA Day Skipper – £849

Community

Around £849

RYA Competent Crew / RYA Day Skipper – £849

RYA Competent Crew / Day Skipper practical sailing course. Conducted over 5 continuous days, you’ll visit various different ports and marinas in the stunningly beautiful Solent, under the watchful eye of one of our patient and attentive RYA-qualified Instructors. You’ll get to experience the best sailing the Solent has to offer, whilst eating and sleeping aboard one of our fabulous Bavaria Fleet Yachts each evening.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Commodore Yachting Ltd.(4.7mi)

via Commodore Yachting Ltd.

Community

Youth Café

Gateway Church Fareham

Wed 22 Jul15:30Gateway Church Fareham(2.5mi)

via Gateway Church FarehamLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Yoga Journey with CeCe

Wednesdays – 6:30pm (pre-book)

Wed 22 Jul19:30Lee Hub - Independent Community Library(3.9mi)

via Lee Hub - Independent Community Library

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Life Group

We have multiple life groups that meet midweek on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These groups meet in people’s homes and are all about fun, friendship, bible study and prayer. Sometimes, there’s food to share as well! If you’d like to join a Life Group, please speak to one of the elders on a Sunday.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Christ Church Fareham(2.9mi)

via Christ Church Fareham

Community

Open Day

Another belter from Hovercraft Museum. Open Day — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Hovercraft Museum(1.1mi)

via Hovercraft Museum

Community

Stitch & Yarn

Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00 noon

Thu 23 Jul11:00Lee Hub - Independent Community Library(3.9mi)

via Lee Hub - Independent Community Library

Sports & Fitness

Pilates with Hope Physiotherapy

Mondays 2:30pm & Thursdays from 5:00pm by appointment only

Thu 23 Jul15:30Lee Hub - Independent Community Library(3.9mi)

via Lee Hub - Independent Community Library

Arts & Culture

Crochet and Coffee

Thursday 3:00pm every other week

Thu 23 Jul16:00Lee Hub - Independent Community Library(3.9mi)

via Lee Hub - Independent Community Library

Community

Thursday Evening ‘Seekers’

All welcome to this friendly evening bible study group which includes a cuppa. At St.Francis Church, Clayhall Road on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month at 7.30pm. Contact and details through Angela Gill.

Thu 23 Jul20:30The Parish Hall, Alverstoke(3.9mi)

via The Parish Hall, AlverstokeCurated

Community

Vocals And Vibes

These in-person musical theatre workshops introduce essential performance skills in a fun and supportive environment. Using clear lyric sheets, live piano for learning, and backing tracks for performance, each session is tailored to suit all experience levels. Inspired by West End and Broadway shows and films, these high-energy workshops include warm-ups, games, simple choreography, and the chance to learn and perform a company number. Led by a qualified Music Director and Vocal Coach with over 25 years of professional experience, participants will build confidence, develop stage presence, work as a team, and express themselves creatively — all while having lots of fun. Come and sing!

Fri 24 JulFareham Live(2.8mi)

via Fareham LiveLocal gem

Music in the Museum - Alice Milburn- July 2026

History & HeritageLive Music

Around £6

Music in the Museum - Alice Milburn- July 2026

Alice Milburn is a UK-based jazz composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, celebrated for her rich tone, creative phrasing, and dynamic improvisation. Hailing from England’s South Coast, she discovered jazz in her teens and later earned a master’s in jazz performance at Chichester Conservatoire, specialising in vocal improvisation. Her work with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra saw her front their big band and tour with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ vocalist Tommy Blaize. Alice has performed at prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s and The Royal Albert Hall. Her debut album, ‘First Expressions’ released October 2025, features original compositions and new takes on jazz standards, exploring love, vulnerability, and first impressions.

Fri 24 JulGosport Museum and Art Gallery(4.5mi)

via Gosport Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Friday Social events

Nutty Knitters 10am-12n in the church - bring your knitting for chat with other knitters. Community Coffee Morning 10am-12n in the hall - an opportunity to meet with others for coffee and a chat. All Welcome

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Columba Church(2.4mi)

via St Columba ChurchLocal gem

Community

Meet, Greet and Eat

Foyer (Whole Room)

Fri 24 Jul11:00Gateway Church Fareham(2.5mi)

via Gateway Church FarehamLocal gem

Live Music

Plaitford Common

Friday 24th July 2026 Doors open at 6.30pm for food Band starts at 8pm Acoustic Band playing songs and instrumentals, including English & Irish folk, Americana and Blues Booking Recommended The post Plaitford Common appeared first on Bayside Cabin.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Bayside Cabin(3.3mi)

via Bayside Cabin

Community

Men’s Social

The Men of Christ Church Fareham love to gather together socially! This takes place monthly and often involves eating together or doing a fun activity. It is a great place to build relationships and a setting where visitors are welcome. So, if you fancy coming along and meeting a friendly group you would be most welcome. For more details please email or speak to Duncan.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Christ Church Fareham(2.9mi)

via Christ Church Fareham

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Venues with events near Crofton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Gateway Church Fareham2.5 miles away Christ Church Fareham2.9 miles away Hovercraft Museum1.1 miles away

More about Crofton

Hampshire, England

Crofton in Hampshire is a quiet corner of the country that punches well above its weight for local fun. Without a list of venues to name-drop, we'll just say there's usually a market stall or community group meeting somewhere down the road ready to entertain you. Pub nights and cinema trips keep the calendar full enough to stop anyone from staring at a blank wall on a Friday evening. Near Here gathers these scattered bits of local life so you don't have to hunt for them in a dozen different places.

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