Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard    

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A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to step onboard historic ships and explore magnificent museums from the Royal Navy’s past. Visit HMS …
A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to step onboard historic ships and explore magnificent museums from the Royal Navy’s past. Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, see Henry VIII's favourite ship at the Mary Rose Museum, dive deep onboard HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water. Leave nothing undiscovered with an Ultimate Explorer Ticket when you visit Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. See the history of the Georgian Navy inside The National Museum of the Royal Navy, experience traditional boat building techniques at Boathouse 4 or learn the history of Royal Navy armaments at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower.

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Apr 2, 2025
Brilliant day. V impressed with staff commitment to staying in character on the Warrior. Staff were also really helpful ref the wheelchair and offered to help with ramp access. Top tip with wheelc…Full review by Joanne W
Mar 27, 2025
The dockyards themselves were excellent. Worth a full day. Two main complaints. The venue advertises that you can travel from the dockyard to the Firepower and Submarine exhibits. However, the wa…Full review by Matthew W
Mar 26, 2025
Our second visit, the first was last April, this was to see the exhibits that we didn’t have time to see last year. Key visits were HMS Alliance and the Monitor used in the Gallipoli campaign. The v…Full review by Neil S
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Portsmouth has been one of the four major Royal Navy Dockyards or Bases throughout the history of England. Richard I of England built t…
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Do RN veterans get discount?
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Hi! We can confirm that we currently have two discount options for Veterans: Veterans Option 1 - Veterans can purchase a discounted Ultimate Explorer ticket for themselves for just …
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Hi! We can confirm that we currently have two discount options for Veterans: Veterans Option 1 - Veterans can purchase a discounted Ultimate Explorer ticket for themselves for just £20 Veterans Option 2 - 30% off the walk up price of Ultimate Explorer tickets (valid for one Family ticket or themselves plus 4 guests) As proof of veteran status you may choose to bring your discharge papers, a Veterans Card or pin badge on the day. However we will accept another form should you not have the above. Please note that whilst it is not possible pre-book or pre-purchase discounted tickets online, we always have lots of capacity to welcome walk up visitors. Discounted tickets are not subject to the online £5 discount. Just bring your relevant card with you on the day of your visit and the team will be happy to assist you. We hope to welcome you soon.
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Good morning, Do you accept blue light discount on online bookings? Thanks
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Those with a Blue Light card can receive 30% off the Ultimate Explorer tickets. This offer is valid for one Family ticket or up to 4 individual tickets. Please note that whilst it is not …
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Those with a Blue Light card can receive 30% off the Ultimate Explorer tickets. This offer is valid for one Family ticket or up to 4 individual tickets. Please note that whilst it is not possible to pre-book or pre-purchase discounted tickets online, we always have lots of capacity to welcome walk up visitors. Discounted tickets are not subject to the online £5 discount. Just bring your Blue Light card with you on the day of your visit and the team will be happy to assist you.
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where is the nearest car park to the harbour and how easy is it to park there?Also do you have to book if you have an …
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where is the nearest car park to the harbour and how easy is it to park there?Also do you have to book if you have an ultimate explorer ticket ?
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We used the park and ride. The bus stop is very close to the entrance to the historic dockyard.
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Where to park when going on a cruise
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Sorry don’t know
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