HMS Victory

It's always a 5* for me. I mean come on it's the HMS Victory. A beautiful part of English History. Horatcio Nelson's galleon. You have to see it to believe it. You also have the Mary Rose and museum and HMS Warrior. It's all set in an easy access area still owned by the royal navy. Parking is very close and great value. We parked all day and only paid £4.50. Various cafes and shops dotted around so you can grab a coffee or Beer.

Really fascinating to learn all about the history of the battle of trafalgar. There is an audio guide around the ship which is really informative. The ship is being restored so there is a lot of scaffolding. It was great day out.

Was an amazing ship. Can't wait for the refurbishment to be done so I can see it in its full glory. Some of the decks are very short so watch your head!

The ship is being renovated so we didn't get to experience the wind blowing through our hair whilst visiting, all the more reason to come back when it is finished renovating in ~10years! Audio tour was very informative and immersive!! The staff was ready for all the questions we managed to come up with and they were all very approachable! Special thanks to the woman that demonstrated how the canons worked back in the day on one of the few original cannons still aboard! We absolutely loved our time there and would have gladly spent another hour just talking to the great people on the ship!

HMS Victory – Weathered Majesty Mid-Restoration HMS Victory is currently undergoing a major restoration project, expected to last at least a decade. The work is essential for preserving this historic vessel, now 260 years old—but it does mean much of the ship’s usual atmosphere is obscured. Canvas coverings and scaffolded areas interrupt the visual experience, and key spaces like the Captain’s and Lord Nelson’s cabins have few artifacts on display. Despite this, the ship remains a deeply compelling visit. Handheld audio guides allow guests to explore interactively, offering insight at various points throughout. The most poignant moment comes on the sickbay deck—where Admiral Lord Nelson died—a stark, quiet reminder of the ship’s legacy and human cost. In addition to walking her timbered decks, visitors can also pass beneath her hull in the dry dock. There, the immense grandeur of this old lady is fully felt, as she sits in splendour—elevated not just physically, but historically. The underside of Victory, exposed and monumental, adds a deeper resonance to her endurance. Victory may not currently look her best, but her bones still speak. This restorative work is her lifeline, ensuring future generations can stand aboard and feel the weight of history beneath their feet.

An incredible experience. You can stand at the exact place on the deck where Nelson was hit in the shoulder during the Battle of Trafalgar, and then again in the spot where he took his last breath. It is a real privilege to be able to walk around this vessel. It has been undergoing works since 2022, and so there is scaffolding all around the hull. It was our first visit and we intend to go again once the scaffolding has been removed. Well worth a visit and for £46 you can visit all the major ships and museums, which is great value. Highly recommended.

A wonderful evening dining on HMS Victory, Food amazing, staff so lovley. A short tour & history of this beautiful ship. Don't think about it, go do it. That's another ticked off my bucket list.

Really unique and interesting historical ship, currently undergoing significant maintenance. Despite not being able to see the full ship from the outside due to covering, a rare chance to see what lies beneath. Audio tour was great and onboard very little disruption from the works. Well worth a visit