Calshot

Calshot is a coastal village in Hampshire, England. A settlement at the site is believed to have existed since the fifth century AD. It is mentioned as "Cerdicesora" in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Following a volcanic eruption in 1961, the population of the Tristan da Cunha islands was evacuated to Calshot. Many evacuees thrived; children attending local schools and adults employed in a variety of local businesses and ships. But problems occurred: One of the islanders' elders, a disabled gentleman called Ian Bootla, was mugged and the islanders lacked immunity from ‘flu epidemics and also had to endure the harsh winter of 1962-1963. Most of the Islanders returned home, but some of the families decided to stay and remain a close-knit community centred around a complex of 50 houses called Tristan Close.

6 °C


Clouds, scattered clouds


Wind1.95 m/s
Cloudiness27 %
Temperature (min/max)3/7 °C
Pressure1017 hpa
Humidity86 %
Last update: 12 May 2026 @ 00:46

Find Businesses and Services in Calshot, England

Please select your preferred Industry:


Add a Business to Calshot

Map of Calshot

Do you have, or know of, a company or business that operates in Calshot?

Click here to register and add the company!

Featured Businesses

  • Calshot Sailing Club2010-03-03

    Located in Calshot, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

    Calshot Sailing Club provides for excellent sailing on the Solent, while the clubhouse affords excellent views for spectators to watch the racing. A safe beach is nearby for non sailors and young ones to enjoy all the entertainment that is on offer. Courses are available run by club instructors and coaches to all sailors no matter their abilities and club dinghies are available for hire. There is racing nearly every weekend in season and cruising to the Isle of Wight and other areas of the Solent.READ MORE

  • Calshot Sub-Aqua Club Diver Training2010-03-03

    Located in Calshot, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

    Calshot Sub-Aqua Club Diver training offers BSAC diver training from beginner to the Advanced Diver beginning with lectures and pool sessions. Learn to breathe underwater in a swimming pool before heading out to open water in 'Try Dive' sessions to see if you like it. Learn in a safe and fun environment with Calshot Sub-Aqua Club Diver training. READ MORE

Featured Businesses

  • Calshot Sub-Aqua Club2010-03-03

    Located in Calshot, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

    Calshot Sub-Aqua Club organises dive trips around the UK and abroad, and regularly dive around the Isle of Wight and all along the Hampshire and Dorset coast. The club has their own boat and welcomes all divers regardless of training agency. Larger hard boats are regularly chartered for more adventurous diving along the coast. READ MORE