Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Naval Exploration Experience

Discover the rich maritime heritage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to a remarkable collection of naval treasures and iconic ships. Engage with 500 years of history as you explore famous vessels like HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, and The Mary Rose, each telling its unique story. Enjoy the interactive exhibits, harbor tours, and various museums dedicated to naval exploration and innovation. With the Ultimate Explorer ticket, gain full access to all attractions for an unforgettable day of exploration and learning at this unique waterfront destination.

Meeting Point

The Mary Rose

Main Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY

What's included:

• Audio guides in multiple languages of the HMS Victory. Water bus service to Submarine and Explosion

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 day and 11 months, 4 weeks, 2 days, 4 hours, 30 minutes

The Mary Rose

Main Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY

We would recommend taking a stroll through the dockyard to surround yourself with its atmosphere and history until you reach The Mary Rose. Visit this extraordinary time capsule that was buried at the bottom of the sea and then dramatically rediscovered. Enjoy thousands of fascinating objects and be immersed in the new Dive the Mary Rose 4D.
*Part of the Ultimate Explorer Ticket*

1 hour, 30 minutes

HMS Victory

Main Rd, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

HMS Victory is the UK's most famous warship and Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar. Step on board and follow in the footsteps of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, witness how the crew lived and see the might of the 104 guns on the decks. An audio guide is available. The outside of Victory is currently undercover apart from its famous stern and prow whilst it undergoes a once in a lifetime conservation project - Victory Live: The Big Repair. See parts of the ship never uncovered before and watch the shipwrights and conservators at work.

1 hour, 30 minutes

HMS Warrior 1860

Victory Gate, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3QX

Don't miss out on the magnificent Victorian engineering marvel HMS Warrior that sits proudly in the Harbour. On board you will find a stunning engine room and some of Warrior's crew who love to talk to visitors about their time at sea.

1 hour

Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, PO12 2AS

On the weekends and during the school holidays you can take one of our water buses (included in the ticket) across to Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Be amazed by HMS Alliance a 1945 submarine surrounded by a picturesque marina. Take a tour of the boat with an ex-submariner and enjoy their brilliant stories of life at sea. Don't forget to visit Holland 1 the first submarine!

1 hour

HMS M.33

Portsmouth_s Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3NH

HMS M.33 a First World War ship that survived the Gallipoli campaign and the National Museum of the Royal Navy which takes you on a journey through the history of the Royal Navy from the 1700s to the present day.

45 minutes

PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR TOURS

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ, UK

The tour offers unrivalled views of Britain’s modern frigates, destroyers and other vessels, as well as historic buildings and the dramatic skyline of the harbour.

45 minutes