Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

We went over 2 days, as the entry ticket is valid for 12 months! So much to see. HMS Warrior is very impressive and HMS Victory is fascinating. Get the audio guide to listen to on board. The Mary Rose exhibition is really interesting and full of exhibits and my 8 year old really enjoyed the 4D dive experience. Worth going over to the Submarine Museum too, and the Harbour Tour was fun too.

Excellent value for money, harbour tour was good length and detailed knowledge of the area. Didn't manage to do all in one day but purchased the year ultimate explorer pass and with blue light discount (purchase on the day as it's cheaper) it was well worth the money. There's lots to explore and look at as well as the boat rides /tours.

What a remarkable storyteller! It’s important to recognize that today’s achievements are built on a rich history, characterized by immense hard work and a deep sense of pride in preserving Britain’s identity. The nation has continuously been empowered and secured. While I prefer not to delve into political discussions, it’s evident that politics have played a significant role in shaping our current reality, whereas the past was driven by a pure sense of pride.

There is SO much to do here - we spent two full days and one afternoon and we could have easily spent 3 full days and probably would not have even seen everything! The Mary Rose museum was our favorite (we spent about 4 hours in there - part with a guide and the rest just ourselves). The Victory can be toured on the interior with an audio guide but the exterior is all covered as they work on the ships exterior (you can see some of the work by going in a different way). Lots of other museum and fun to go out on the water bus over to the submarine museum.

Amazing, The Warrior was fabulous, loved the characters that gave information. The Victory was under repair but still able to go on board and there was lots of watching your head especially as you went to the lower decks. The Mary rose remains was also fabulous. We didn't get to do everything in one day but have year ticket so will return. Well worth trip.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a showcase of Britain’s naval past, dating back to the 12th century and home to Henry VII’s 1495 dry dock. Tickets cost around £51 for adults and £36 for children, covering a year’s entry to all attractions, though cheaper and free options exist. Open daily from 10am, closing at 5.30pm in summer and 5pm in winter, with Christmas closures. Highlights include HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, HMS M.33 and the Mary Rose Museum, alongside galleries on submarines and naval history. Families can enjoy harbour tours, play areas and quieter spots like Porter’s Lodge Garden. Though expense for a day out, the ticket’s annual value makes it worthwhile for history lovers. It’s a fantastic day out — I was born in Portsmouth and live on a boat, so this trip was perfect for me and I loved every moment.

I may just be impressed by anything old, coming from America, but genuinely the coolest museum I've ever seen, (sorry Eisenhower museum!) I drool over the age of sail. I highly recommend getting a two day pass because there's so much to see that my fiancé and I had to rush through our last two exhibits since we were just lost in the sauce. He was a little disappointed that I didn't get to see the Victory in her full glory but I thought it was wonderful to be able to see the gutty works of something so influential. I follow the restoration process and it's amazing how much love and time and hard work goes into it, and it certainly shows. The only disappointing thing is that I can't just go there every other month 😜

Wow one of the best day spent learning about the history of the area. Not much into history,but this changed the way I look at it. From the Victory ,the Warrior and most of all the best was the Mary Rose. The restoration of it and the artifacts are beyond belief. The fact it sank over 200 years before Australia was discovered and the people on it is humbling. If you can leave yourself 2 days to see it all and not rush well worth the 2 days. The only down side of you can call it was some of the staff in the cafe looked and sounded like she didn't want to be there and food was on the higher price side, but souvenir shop and staff were lovely