Take On An Adventure

Hop aboard for a fantastic day out! ​

Grab your Ultimate Explorer ticket and explore everything Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has to offer. With a whole 9 attractions to explore, enjoy an action-packed day, and you’ll still have more to see when you come back again! It’s the gift that keeps on giving, so pick up your guidebook and get started.

 

500 years of history

Explore the amazing time capsule that is the Mary Rose, a slice of Tudor life preserved for 500 years. And delve into the thick of the action with our Dive the Mary Rose 4D experience, which transports you back in time to the historic raising of the ship from the seabed.

Step into the shoes of Nelson’s crew aboard the HMS Victory and see how they would have lived all those years ago. Gain a fully immersive experience by listening along to your audio guide, which is full of fascinating facts and stories for you to enjoy.

Whilst you’re there, pop into Victory Live and see how our huge conservation project for the HMS Victory is shaping up. You may even see a shipwright at work!

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β€œThe Lucky Ship” – HMS M.33 From Gallipoli to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

β€œThe Lucky Ship” – HMS M.33 From Gallipoli to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a living museum, steeped in 500 years of maritime history.

2025 Leaflet Competition

2025 Leaflet Competition

We’re celebrating English Tourism Week with an exclusive offer just for you – up to Β£20 off the walk-up price when you purchase an Ultimate Explorer ticket for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!

7 Things To Do for Kids

7 Things To Do for Kids

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a treasure trove of adventure for all ages, not forgetting our younger visitors!

5 New things to do on HMS Warrior

5 New things to do on HMS Warrior

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

Earliest known example of a Royal Navy submarine Jolly Roger to join new display at Submarine Museum

Earliest known example of a Royal Navy submarine Jolly Roger to join new display at Submarine Museum

Unveiled for Easter at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, this new interpretation covers the fascinating history of the Jolly Roger and its place in the Royal Navy.

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The perfect place to bring your family, celebrate birthdays and enjoy special occasions, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is open all year round!

Get started with planning your adventure right here. Explore our attractions via our interactive map and charter your visit today.

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