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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Enter Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and become a time traveller for the day. Trace the footsteps of those who have played their part in over 800 years of maritime history and who made Britain the leading naval power in the world.

Discover more about Admiral Lord Nelson, Henry VIII, World War veterans and Portsmouth dockyard workers. Learn about life on board three of the world's most famous warships ever built, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose. See, touch and smell the navy at one of the UK's leading maritime museums the Royals Naval Museum and complete the story by testing your own skill, bravery and brain power on the action - packed high seas adventure that is Action Stations.

USEFUL HINT: UK tax payers can now choose to make a 'Gift Aid' donation when purchasing their All-Inclusive ticket and will receive a £1 discount on the Adult, Senior and Child tickets and £2 off a Family ticket!

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/04/2008 - 30/10/2008
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
Bank Holiday10:0018:00

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family - annual admission£51.50
Family 2+3 - single attraction£32.00
Adult - annual admission£18.50
Adult joint ticket£18.00
Seniors - annual admission£16.50
Seniors joint ticket£15.50
Child joint ticket£14.00
Adult - single attraction£12.00
Child - annual admission£12.00
Seniors - single attraction£10.00
Child aged 5-15 single attract£8.00

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Related Events

Saturday, 26th April 2008 - Wednesday, 31st December 2008

Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy
more info

Thursday, 1st May 2008 - Saturday, 31st May 2008

Museum & Galleries month at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
more info

Thursday, 1st May 2008 - Saturday, 31st May 2008

Museums and Galleries Month
more info

Saturday, 24th May 2008 - Sunday, 1st June 2008

Half Term Activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
more info

Saturday, 24th May 2008 - Sunday, 1st June 2008

Follow the Flag Trail on board HMS Warrior 1860
more info

Friday, 28th November 2008 - Sunday, 30th November 2008

A Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
more info

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M27. Onto M275 and follow brown signs to Historic Dockyard.

Public Transport Directions

By coach, bus, rail and by ferry from Gosport or Fastcat from the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth Harbour station the Hard interchange are 200 metres from the main entrance.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop systems in some of the attractions - please call for details.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Most exhibits are hands-on. If pre-arranged, a guide can help.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Restaurant, coffee shop, cafe, various outlets up to 450 capacity.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Euros accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Prebooking advisable.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 15 (to achieve group rates)
  • Special group rates - All inclusive tickets Adult: £12 Senior: £10 Child: £8
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visitor Centre, Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
HAMPSHIRE
PO1 3LJ

Telephone: +44 023 9283 9766

Fax: +44 023 9229 5252