IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES
With Christmas just around the corner, we wanted to make sure you knew our opening times across the festive period in case you’re looking to visit.
| Potsmouth Historic Dockyard | Action Stations | Gosport sites | Waterbus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 18/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Tuesday 19/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | Closed to public until 2pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Wednesday 20/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Thursday 21/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Friday 22/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Saturday 23/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Sunday 24/12/2023 | Closed | Closed | Closed | No |
| Monday 25/12/2023 | Closed | Closed | Closed | No |
| Tuesday 26/12/2023 | Closed | Closed | Closed | No |
| Wednesday 27/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Thursday 28/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Friday 29/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Saturday 30/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Sunday 31/12/2023 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Monday 01/01/2024 | 11am - 5pm | Closed | 11am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Tuesday 02/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | Closed | 10am - 4:30pm | No |
| Wednesday 03/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | Closed | 10am - 4:30pm | No |
| Thursday 04/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | Closed | 10am - 4:30pm | No |
| Friday 05/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | Closed | 10am - 4:30pm | No |
| Saturday 06/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
| Sunday 07/01/2024 | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 4:30pm | Yes |
TRAVEL BY CAR
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 our official 295 space car park which is 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.
Get Directions
If you are using a Sat Nav device, our car park postcode is PO1 3GW (Admiralty Road)
PARK AND RIDE
Portsmouth’s park and ride service runs seven days a week, is situated at a purpose-built location on the M275 entrance to Portsmouth.
The service includes:
- Free Wi-Fi
- £4 a day
- A smartcard system offering substantial savings
More information about park and ride.
TRAVEL BY BUS
Portsmouth Harbour Station/Hard Interchange coach and bus station is a few minutes walk from Victory Gate.
Bus
Many local and regional bus services stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard entrance). Please visit First Bus, Stagecoach or Bluestar Bus services for the most up to date routes and timetables.