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As soon as you walk towards Portsmouth Historic Dockyard you and your family will see the stunning HMS Warrior on the water. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard have swabbed the decks and are ready to welcome you on board for a fun day out to their 8 attractions! There's something for everyone to explore from the spectacular Mary Rose Museum to the famous ships; HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860 plus enjoy a Portsmouth harbour tour and much more! Travel back to Tudor England and marvel at the remains of Henry VIII's ship, The Mary Rose, in the moving Mary Rose Museum. Walk in the footsteps of Lord Nelson on HMS Victory and experience HMS Warrior, the largest and fastest ship of her time. On the weekends and during the school holidays you can take a water bus across to Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion - Museum of Naval Firepower. Be amazed by HMS Alliance a 1945 submarine – find out who keeps tins of beans next to their bed? Can you find all the unusual day to day items hidden away inside the submarine? Don't forget to visit Holland 1 the first submarine! Also included in your ticket is a Harbour Tour - The tour offers unrivalled views of Britain’s modern frigates, destroyers and other vessels, as well as historic buildings and the dramatic skyline of the harbour. The ultimate family trip on the water and game of eye spy. Along the way there are plenty of opportunities to take a photo or take a break. The Mary Rose has a cafe with the best views of not only HMS Victory but also the modern aircraft carriers when they are anchored there. When you visit cafe Camber Lights over at Explosion it has great views of the harbour and of course delicious snacks. Ultimate Explorer Annual Passes offer access to all the attractions Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has to offer for 1 year from your first visit date. These include HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth, HMS M.33, Harbour Tours, HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Boathouse 4, Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition. HMS Victory Conservation Project HMS Victory is currently undergoing a long term conservation project, therefore there is scaffolding on the outside of the ship. Inside remains unaffected and open to visitors. The work will ensure that the ship will be preserved for many years to come. More information about the project can be found at the brand new visitor experience 'Victory Live'.

Somewhere To Eat?

A café is available at The Mary Rose, Boathouse 7 and Camber Lights at Explosion: Museum of Naval Firepower

Are There Toilets?

There are toilets t The Mary Rose, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower and Boathouse 7

Want To Treat Yourself?

There are gift shops at The Mary Rose, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower

Where Shall I Park?

Follow signs to ‘Historic Dockyard’ which will lead you to a car park located only 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate. If this car park is full there are others within close proximity at Gunwharf Quays and Havant Street.

Features

  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Disabled Access
  • Open All Year

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

toddler

toddler

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Claire’s Tip

Claire's Tips
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Opening Times

Please check attraction website for latest opening times.

Price Information

  • Adult: £43
  • Child: £26

Additional info:

All tickets are annual passes. Family of 4 (1 adult) - £89.10 Family of 5 (2 adults) - £115

Facilities

Restaurant. Parking. Gift shop. Toilets

How To Get There

Directions

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27, follow the brown and white signs to 'Historic Dockyard' which will lead you to the official 295 space car park which is located only 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate. If you are using a Sat Nav device, our car park postcode is PO1 3GW (Admiralty Road).

Static google map of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Tips

Even though the weather was bad my husband, myself and my two grandchildren had a great day, we arrived at about 11 o'clock and didn't leave till 4.30, the kids loved it and learned a lot about naval history, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good day out.

Brilliant attraction for all ages. So much to do there's just not enough time to fit it all in one day. Luckily you get an annual pass so we can return to do the bits we missed out on.

My advice - get there early and go straight on the harbour tour if that's something you wanted to do (well worth it by the way) the queues were quite long when we went.

It's a great day out! Lots to do for all ages our child is 3 and she was able to get really hands on! I would recommend taking a picnic with you as the cafe is quite expensive.

Ticket valid all year and on a number of attractions so it offers good value.