Location Map
A Celebration of Steam
Discover more about the role that Portsmouth Royal Dockyard played during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was the greatest industrial complex in the world, drawing heavily on steam to remain at the leading edge of technology. The famous Block Mills on site were the first steam powered factory system in the world.
Costumed re-enactors will interact with the crowds and a variety of steam engines will be on display throughout the event including a number of traction engines, road locomotives, miniatures, steam boats, model railways and steam fairground attractions.
Opening Times
Open All Year
09/05/2009 to 10/05/2009
Road Directions
Follow signs for 'Historic Waterfront' and 'Historic Dockyard'. The Dockyard's car park is off of Queen Street on Admiralty Road.
Public Transport Directions
Portsmouth Harbour train station and The Hard Interchange bus station are just a 5 minute walk from the Dockyard.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
A Celebration of Steam
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3LJ
Telephone: 023 9283 9766
