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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visitor Centre | Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ, England
02392 839766
Ranked #1 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 368 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 »
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

There are three main attractions at the Historic Dockyard, the HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and Mary Rose. There is also a 45 mins harbour tour which is excellent on a sunny day. You can get onboard the Warrior and Victory and explore most part of the ships. If you like shopping there are several shops full of nautical souveniors. There... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Excellent and loads to see - good value for money. Great boat trip. Can't wait to see the Mary Rose when she is ready for public viewing More

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Worcester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

So much to do you will need a full weekend. Trip around the harbour with interesting guide, Mary rose, HMS Warrior, HMS Victory, historic shops, museums, Action stations (if you have kids). More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

From its website you can buy a combined ticket which will get you into all the Dockyard attractions + waterbus and entry to the Explosion and Submarine museums. You will save a lot of money - the waterbus is £7 just by itself. More

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New York City, New York
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

A visit to the Historic Dockyard is a fantastic way to spend a day. We were there from the 10:00 opening to 18:00 closing with an hour time-out for lunch. The highlights were Warrier, the Naval Museum and the Mary Rose Museum. The Mary Rose Museum exceeded my expectations due the great knowledge of the staff and docents. I found... More

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florida
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

This was the high light of the dockyard tour for myself. It was very interesting and the ship has many people on board that will tell you many historical facts. The ticket we bought was good for touring all the ships and for the ferry ride to see the submarine HMS Alliance. It also include a harbor tour on a... More

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miltonkeynes
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

It was great to see, feel and touch history.. I was exhausted by the end of the day. I DONT EVEN LIKE BOATS or ships but i loved this visit. We spent about 5 hours there and did not see it all. More

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Croydon England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

just looked round as it was raining and did not want to stay out tooo long More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A amazing walking tour through the VIctory. Wonderfully refurbished and great narration of each of the sections of the ship. Unbelievably interesting how life was on a ship of that day. A must see if visiting Portsmouth!! More

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Romsey, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Being able to learn a lot about our naval history There is so much to see, and even though it poured with rain iy didn't dampen our enjoyment More

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