Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history and a must-see for anyone visiting the South of England. A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard allows you to step on-board world-famous ships, explore heroic submarines and uncover some of the Navy’s best-kept secrets with first-hand accounts from the Royal Navy’s finest, past, and present. An unforgettable day out for every generation.

Make the most of your visit to the Dockyard with a Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket

This ticket will grant you access to all* the Dockyard’s attractions for an entire year, including Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s world-famous flagship HMS Victory, the world-renowned Mary Rose Museum, home to the largest collection of Tudor artefacts in the world and the pioneering HMS Warrior. The ticket also includes access to programmed events and new exhibits throughout the year. 

*Excluding Harbour Tours

A Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket gives you entry to the following attractions:

HMS Victory: Step aboard Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship and immerse yourself in the world-famous 104-gun ship that helped win the Battle of Trafalgar.

Victory Live: The Big Repair: Get an exclusive, once-in-a-generation behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest conservation projects Royal Navy Museums has ever undertaken. Meet the dedicated teams working to protect her from the elements, get under the skin of this beautiful piece of history and gain a new perspective on the ship’s preservation.

The Mary Rose: After laying on the bottom of the Solent for 437 years, King Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose was raised in October 1982 alongside 19,000 objects. You can venture back in time over 500 years with this incredible Tudor time capsule.  

HMS Warrior: Step aboard HMS Warrior, one of the world’s first iron-hulled, armoured warships and see her as she was in 1860, the world’s most powerful warship of her day. Meet the people who lived and worked onboard from stokers in the steam engine room to officers on the polished decks bringing daily life at sea vividly to life. As the pride of Queen Victoria’s navy, it never fired a shot in anger yet changed naval warfare forever.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum: This unique museum tells the story of the Submarine Service from its earliest experiments to the covert operations of today. Discover a world beneath the sea by walking onboard HMS Alliance and learn what it took to live and work hundreds of feet below sea level. Uncover fascinating submarine science and learn about the people who served on them.

HMS M.33: Discover the extraordinary history of one of the last surviving British First World War ships, HMS M.33. Step aboard to experience an immersive film and exhibition dedicated to the Gallipoli Campaign. Explore the ship’s cabins, lovingly restored to their original state, and experience life aboard this historic vessel.

Royal Navy Museum: Home to Britain’s only museum dedicated to the men and women of the Royal Navy spanning several hundred years. Discover the evolution of Britain’s naval power, from the age of England’s ‘Wooden Walls’ to the cutting-edge modern fleet that sails today.

Royal Navy Museums: Explosion: The museum, set on one of Britain’s most important armaments sites, traces the evolution of naval weapons across history showing you how firepower protected Britain at sea. Whether you’re a naval enthusiast, interested in science and engineering or a family looking for an interactive day out, the museum offers something to get every curious brain firing on all cylinders.

Also included in our Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket, our Waterbus service* is perfect for those looking to visit one of our Gosport sites.

* The Waterbus service is weather-dependent, and availability can vary. We recommend checking our timetable before your visit to ensure smooth sailing...

Food and drink at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

While you are on site, you can also choose from a range of cafes. Enjoy delicious hot lunches, quick tasty snacks, home-made treats or a refreshing glass of something sparkling!