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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visitor Centre | Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ, England
02392 839766
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Ranked #2 of 40 attractions in Portsmouth
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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Aylesford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Too much to do in a day so you get a full year ticket - that means you can do some of the other things on other visits. the seascape around you means there is a real sense of the seafaring that drove the history of the dock yard and you get to go on a Harbour Cruise within the... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The dockyard has something for everyone and is a great family day out. This year sees the 2nd Victorious Vintage festival which last year was amazing. With the opening of the new Mary Rose Museum you must pay the historic dockyard a visit this summer 2013.

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Welshpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We enjoyed the Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory, Harbor tour and several other exhibits. We spent a full day there (10am to 5pm) and probably could have come back for more! There is so much to see. Book your tickets online ahead of time for a discount, although we still waited in line to get in. Pack a lunch or... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Though the tickets seem expensive at first for the day, they give you access for a year and even if you are visiting for the day they provide excellent value. Visits to the Victory, Mary Rose and the Warrior all provide an excellent and good history of changing life at sea. I took my daughter who was not keen on... More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, null, Brunei
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Well actually HMS Victory is a must do. The tour is brilliant and brings to life an inspiring hero, an epic battle and sheds light on the Navy that made Great Britain the most powerful Empire possibly ever. Of course I am extremely biased as a serving Naval Commander who thinks Nelson is just superb but hey...

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I really wanted to see the new Mary Rose exhibition so looked to see what tickets prices were online. Paid around £25 for me and a little less for my folks who decided they wanted to come too. This included all the attractions on site not just the Mary Rose and frankly I wouldn't have felt overcharged had it been... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This is all nautical stuff and well worth a visit. HMS Warrior, Mary Rose Museum, shops and restaurant. A very pleasant day out

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We really enjoyed it, it does seem quite expensive, but included on the price is the Mary rose exhibition, the victory, warrior and several other attractions. However, you can walk around the sight for free if you just want an interesting walk. The Mary rose is excellent and well worth the effort, the victory is excellent, but be wary if... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Don't be put off by the cost of the entrance. Once in everything it quickly becomes apparent what a great place to visit for young and old. We were a party of three generations and we all enjoyed the experience. The Mary Rose is awesome, and the younger ones had a wonderful time in 'Action Stations'. This also proved a... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We purchased our "all attractions " ticket online, so negating the need to queue. The tickets were great value as we spent two days exploring this fantastic place. The tickets were also valid for 12 months. The staff were very informative and helpful. The exhibitions were varied. Unfortunately we were unable to see the "Mary Rose" exhibition . We thoroughly... More

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