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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visitor Centre | Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ, England
02392 839766
Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 194 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums, Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Military Bases/ Facilities, Military Museums, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Keata138
Saint Petersburg, FL
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12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012 NEW

This is possibly the best maritime museum I have ever been to. We were only in Portsmouth a day, but had we known how large this one was, we probably would have given it two days. You could probably spend a day on the Victory alone. In addition to the displays, the docents were very helpful. I was trying to... More

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ringride
Plymouth, England
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012 NEW

We spent the full day in the dockyard. Plenty to do and see. Plenty to do for children also. A good out. Well worth a visit More

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R B
Rochdale, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012 NEW
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Lots to do and pleanty to visit. Went on HMS Victory on guided tour but would have liked to stay on longer More

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diwain
Portsmouth
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012 NEW

Go back in time, visit Lord Nelsons flagship The Victory, wander round the museum, then move on to the Mary Rose and the Warrior Iron clad warship More

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herbietuffnut
Kent
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012 NEW

TA recent reviews say it all just read. Great value with so much to see. Can spread your vist as you will never to it all in one day. Perfect for two days over a weekend. More

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Trude28
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Lots to do for all ages. Plenty to see and well worth the all inclusive ticket price. The Victory and Warrior ships to go on, museums and Action Stations for kids. The Mary Rose ship is reopening this year and will be fab! More

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PigletExeter
Exeter
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Although the ticket price seems expensive, you get a lot for your money - a guided tour of HMS Victory, a self guided tour of HMS Warrior, various Naval museums and a boat trip round the harbour to see the Naval vessels currently in port, all of which proved very interesting. I was fully expecting it to be of limited... More

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ramjet51
Southampton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

See why we were great, then sigh! I cannot imagine how anyone survived in the old days at sea. More

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TheATravelers
Plainfield, Indiana
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17 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We had a great day at the Historic Dockyard. The guided tour of the HMS Victory was very well done. We enjoyed walking around the HMS Warrior at our leisure as we wondered what it would have been like to be on board during its prime. Plenty to do here and if you don't get it all seen you can... More

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Beth50
Hampshire, England
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20 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We have been here many times, often only for one of the many attactions: "Action Stations". Action Stations is a hands on learning experience of what the modern navy does when it is in action. There are rock walls to climb, simulators, video firing range, a cheesy bond type movie that the kids LOVE. They can spend their whole visit... More

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