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The Great South Run comes to Portsmouth on Sunday 18 October 2026, with around 25,000 runners expected, and part of the route runs through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. If you’re visiting the Dockyard that weekend, here are some things to know before you plan your day:
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Join hundreds of cadets at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a day of action, inspiration and discovery celebrating the achievements and opportunities of the Cadet Forces.
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Only have a day? Dive beneath the surface. Some stories are best experienced from the inside. If you’re looking for a different kind of day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, this itinerary takes you beneath the waves to discover the remarkable world of the Royal Navy’s submariners.
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Only have a day? Go beyond the big names. Skip the obvious and spend your day at HMS M.33 and Royal Navy Museums: Explosion. Some of the Dockyard’s best discoveries aren’t the ones everyone expects. This itinerary is for visitors who would rather find the stories behind the big names.
Sharna Bennett
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Only got a day? Take the Sea Air Route. Looking for a relaxing day out in Portsmouth? Discover HMS Warrior and the historic harbour with this one-day itinerary. Not every great day out needs to be packed from morning until evening. Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you slow down.
Sharna Bennett
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Only have a day? Start with the Icons. Planning one day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard? Discover HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and more with this unforgettable itinerary. Some places deserve more than a day. But if one day is all you have, make it one you’ll remember. This itinerary brings together Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s most […]
Sharna Bennett
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Royal Navy Museums is proud to announce that Royal Navy Museums: Royal Marines Experience will open on 24 October 2026, creating a new national home for the story of the Royal Marines inside Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Designed for families, veterans, serving personnel, history lovers and anyone curious about what it takes to become a Commando, […]
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The Dockyard will remain open as usual, though road closures will occur across the city during the weekend, so please plan your route in advance if you are heading this way. Access to Queen Street where the main car park entrance will likely be limited for most of the day. For full information on road closures, please see below:
Why not start your adventure at one of our Gosport attractions?
We’ve got free parking, and the Waterbus will provide access to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard if you want to venture over. The Submarine Museum and Explosion teams can’t wait to welcome you!
Although the Dockyard will be open as usual, please note Boathouse 7 and Nauticalia gift shop will reopen around 12pm when the majority of runners have made their way through the track.
For refreshments before this time, head to the Mary Rose café.
Cheer on the runners from the best seats in the city. Watch from onboard HMS Warrior, or get right up to the barriers running through the centre of the Dockyard. You’ll need a paid entry ticket or Historic Quarter Pass to get in, so book ahead to secure your spot.