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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ, Hampshire, England

Enter Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and be transported on a journey through time. Trace the footsteps of those who have played their part in over 800 years of maritime history and who made Britain the leading naval power in the world. Discover more about Admiral Lord Nelson, Henry VIII, World War veterans and Portsmouth dockyard workers. Learn about life on board three of the world’s most famous warships ever built, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose, see, touch and smell the navy at one of the UK’s leading maritime museums the Royal Naval Museum and complete the story by testing your own skill, bravery and brain power on the action-packed high seas adventure that is Action Stations.

It's History so Close, You'll Think You're There

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Contact Details

Tel : 02392 839766
Fax : 023 92295252
E-mail : enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk

URL : www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Open

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is open daily. March 2006 to October 2006 - 9.30am to 17.30 (last ticket sold 4.30pm) November to March - 10.00am to 17.00 (last ticket sold 4pm) Last ticket is sold 1 hour before closing.

Closed

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Please call for details of individual attraction Christmas opening hours.

Admission Charges

Season Ticket Our season ticket offers tremendous value for money and is valid for 18 months. * Unlimited entry to all attractions, except during some special events. * Discounted entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard attractions for up to an extra four of your family or friends. * Discounted entry to other selected local attractions. * Exclusive events for season ticket holders. * Subscription to our Friends' newsletter. Gift Aid Annual Admission Valid for UNLIMITED entry to HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations for ONE YEAR. (Excludes return on special events). Valid for ONE entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Harbour Tours. Standard Annual Admission Ticket Valid for UNLIMITED entry to HMS Warrio 1860, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations for ONE YEAR. (Excludes return on special events). Valid for ONE entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Harbour Tours. Please note: Tickets bought online will not be sent out, (unless a special event). Customers will receive a confirmation letter which can be exchanged for tickets at the VIP desk. Single Attraction Tickets Allows one entry to one of the attractions. Valid for one day only. Please note: Tickets will not be sent out, you will receive a confirmation letter which can be exchanged for tickets at our VIP desk. If you have any further enquiries about tickets or prices, please contact the Visitor Centre on 023 9283 9766. Tickets are valid for Action Stations, Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum, Harbour Tour and The Dockyard Apprentice. Also valid for entry to the Trafalgar Sail (subject to availability). **HMS Victory single ticket will also include a visit to the Trafalgar Sail display (subject to availability).

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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