Harbour Tours update from 4 May 2026

From Monday 4 May 2026, Harbour Tours will no longer be included with any Portsmouth Historic Dockyard tickets purchased from this date. If you have an Ultimate Explorer or Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket purchased between 5 May 2025 and 3 May 2026, you can still enjoy the Harbour Tours Experience – we will continue to […]

Sharna Bennett

04/05/2026

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Portsmouth Named to the UK City of Culture 2029 Longlist!

At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, we see the soul of this city every single day. We see it in the five centuries of human stories etched into our timber and stone. We see it in the lives shaped by the Solent, and in the enduring grit of a community that has always looked toward the horizon. […]

Sharna Bennett

18/03/2026

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Makers of the Waves

Step behind the scenes of Victory Live: The Big Repair and celebrate International Women’s Day as we explore the vital role women play in shipbuilding, past and present. Enjoy ship design challenges and rope-making activities inspired by the skilled women preserving HMS Victory today.

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10/02/2026

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Garland/Wreath making workshop

Join us on the 6th December to make your own garland or wreath inspired by Tudor midwinter traditions.

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04/09/2025

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Make Your HMS Alliance Visit Unforgettable: 8 Key Details to Spot

The displays on HMS Alliance are full of references to her 26-year history and the lives of the crew on board. Here are some to look out for that have an intriguing story behind them: 

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28/07/2025

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5 New things to do on HMS Warrior

Experience the golden age of steam aboard HMS Warrior, the crown jewel of the Victorian Navy.

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19/06/2025

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Spring at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The arrival of Spring marks the start of longer days, less rain and improving weather, but it can be hard to keep young ones entertained while out and about.

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01/04/2025

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