Portsmouth – Home of the Royal Navy
Visitor Information
Portsmouth has a strong and proud naval tradition and since
86% of all respondents rated the overall value for money
the construction of its first dock in 1194, has become Britain’s
of their visit ‘very good’ or ‘good’ (Visitor Survey 2008).
premier naval base. Visitors are privileged to get a glimpse
of an operational Naval base at work when they visit the
You can wander around the Historic Dockyard for free* and
Historic Dockyard and to see the historic buildings and docks
then choose from one of our tickets:
that have played their part in our island’s history.
Be a part of the
Our Gift Aid ticket - if you are a
UK taxpayer please choose our Gift Aid
Main events in 2009
ticket which allows us to claim the tax at
no extra cost to you, helping to secure
Celebration of Steam
the future of the attractions. The ticket
9th and 10th May
is valid for unlimited entry to HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval
history
Celebrate the magnificence of the
Museum and Action Stations for 1 year. It is valid for one
Dockyard when it was a world leader
entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Harbour Tours (excludes
during the Industrial Revolution.
return on special event days).
All-inclusive ticket – gives unlimited entry to HMS
Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations for 1
A Victorian Festival
year (no return on special events days). It is also valid for
of Christmas
one entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Harbour Tours.
27th – 29th November
Single attraction ticket – gives one entry to one
A cornucopia of Victorian characters,
attraction. Valid on day of purchase only.
gift stalls and family entertainment.
Loyalty Club –
free days out for 2 years.
Ask at Visitor Centre for more details or visit our website.
Opening times -
The Historic Dockyard opens at 10am
everyday and is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
and Boxing Day.
Last tickets to the attractions are sold at
A real SENSE of adventure.
4.30pm (April to October) and 4.00pm (November to March).
touch history…
Experience it today!
Access: Please see our website or contact us for more
information if you have mobility difficulties, visual or
hearing impairments.
How to find us
Entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is on foot through Victory Gate
For more information:
at the corner of Queen Street and The Hard.
Enquiries (10am – 5pm daily) 023 9283 9766Public transport links are excellent. Portsmouth Harbour train
24 hour recorded information line 023 9286 1512
station is just 200 metres from our main entrance and joint tickets are
enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk
available. Visit www.southwesttrains.co.uk for information. Coach and
www.historicdockyard.co.uk
bus services also stop at The Hard Interchange just outside the main
gate. The Gosport Ferry and Isle of Wight FastCat also operate nearby.
* Except on special event days
Come aboard today!
By road: Join the M275 at Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the brown
Historic Waterfront signs on the motorway and Historic Dockyard signs
in Portsmouth. For real time traffic information
6 attractions for 1 price
visit www.highways.gov.uk/traffic.
l THE MARY ROSE
l ROYAL NAVAL MUSEUM
Parking: almost 300 spaces, including 15 disabled spaces available at
l
the Historic Dockyard car park on a first-come first-served basis. If this
HMS VICTORY
l ACTION STATIONS
car park is full, please follow signs to car parks nearby.
l HMS WARRIOR 1860
l HARBOUR TOURS
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