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CASTLES & DEFENCESINDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIONTHE SEAVICTORIANSWORLD WAR IWORLD WAR IIHome to the famous Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, HMS Alliance, HMS Victory, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, EXPLOSION Museum of Naval Firepower, and so much more.
Go beyond the surface at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Uncover secrets long thought lost at sea, the true story of heroes past and present, and get to grips with the ships that made history. This is a day over 500 years in the making - what will your adventure be?
With a flexible ticketing scheme you can call in to see one or two key attractions that specifically interest you or fit into your scheme of work, or you can spend the whole day exploring!
Take a harbour tour by boat, or find out what life was like as a dockyard apprentice. Browse the Victory Gallery or learn about the traditional craft of boatbuilding, from the wooden cutters of the 18th century to the midget submarines of World War II.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is great for all ages, but perhaps a little overwhelming for the very youngest visitors
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, posed by teachers and other group leaders
Yes - there are a range of cafes available
Enter the historic dockyard via the Victory Gate. Assemble the students and check in at the ticket office using your reference number provided. Your ticket will grant access to a specific number of attractions which you are able to choose from depending on which are available on the day. You may also walk around the wider dockyard facilities.
There are a number of picnic spaces within the grounds
There are toilets within the facility
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