Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Tickets Dockyard, Portsmouth

There's so much to see and do at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with indoor and outdoor activities suitable for the whole family. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK's premier destination for naval history! Learn about the Royal Navy as it is today and get an insight into what the future holds...

All of our standard tickets have an annual pass included (excludes the Victorian Christmas Event).

The Annual Pass which is valid from your first visit date, therefore you may return as many times as you wish to visit the following attractions within the year; HMS M.33, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Action Stations-indoor interactive attraction with Ninja Force assault course, climbing wall and more (Laser Quest is an additional charge), Boathouse 4, The National Museum of the, Royal Navy Portsmouth, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Explosion Museum of, Naval Firepower, The Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition, Harbour Tour.

Learn about HMS Victory on a new guided tour

Visitors will be able to experience life onboard HMS Victory first hand with a guided tour from 4 November 2019 - 20 December 2019 (excluding Victorian Christmas Festival) and 6 January 2020 - 14 February 2020. Tours cannot be booked in advance and are done on a first-come first-served basis. Guided tours are included as part of any attraction ticket. Tours last around 50 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions

Kids will love Horrible Histories® Pirates!
A swashbuckling, timber shivering time awaits at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!

'Horrible Histories® Pirates', based on the best-selling series by Terry Deary and illustrator Martin Brown, is an interactive, hands-on exhibition that will give children an action-packed insight into the mysterious and murky world of pirates across the ages.

Take a funny and foul look at pirate history, learn the rules of the 'pirates code' and even visit a raucous pirates tavern!

Victorian Christmas Festival: 29, 30 November & 1st December 2019.
This Christmas travel back in time and immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyards' Victorian Christmas Festival which will be taking place between 29 November - 1 December 2019. Celebrate their 20th anniversary by browsing the Christmas markets, meet Victorian street performers, ride on the carousel and even enjoy some festive food and drink! You can even meet a traditional Father Christmas dressed in green!

• Please note: The Victorian Christmas event tickets are valid for the date you have selected only and do not include an annual pass or entrance to The Royal Navy Submarine Museum and the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport. Existing annual passes will not be valid for entry to the dockyard on the Victorian Christmas Festival dates.

Please Note:

• Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking

• You will need to print your eTicket

Your ticket includes:

Entry to the following attractions for 1 year from your first visit date:

• Horrible Histories® Pirates (from 6th April)
• HMS M.33
• HMS Victory (and guided tour)
• HMS Warrior 1860
• Action Stations-indoor interactive attraction with Ninja Force assault course, climbing wall and more (Laser Quest is an additional charge)
• Boathouse 4
• Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition
• Harbour Tour
• National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth
• Royal Navy Submarine Museum (off site, based in Gosport)
• Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (off site, based in Gosport)
  
  
• Please note: The Victorian Christmas event tickets are valid for the date you have selected only and do not include an annual pass or entrance to The Royal Navy Submarine Museum and the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport.

Important Information

• Please note: The Victorian Christmas event tickets are valid for the date you have selected only and do not include an annual pass or entrance to The Royal Navy Submarine Museum and the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport. Existing annual passes will not be valid for entry to the dockyard on the Victorian Christmas Festival dates.
  
  
• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard tickets are available for purchase online up until 11AM on the day of your intended visit.
• The first visit is date specific and your first visit MUST take place on the date you choose when you make your booking. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will not accept incorrectly dated tickets. There is a £10 admin fee to change the date on your first visit
• Picniq accepts all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
• Children 4 and under go free and do not require a ticket.
• Please present your voucher to gain entry and to receive your 1-year return ticket.
• Tickets are not valid for special events.
• Tickets purchased through Picniq are non-refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10. Terms and conditions apply.
• Please note The Victory Gallery in The National Museum of the Royal Navy will be closed for refurbishment between 4th November 2019 and early April 2020.
• From Monday 4th November the Explosion Museum will only be open Saturday & Sunday's, And the Royal Navy Museum will be open Wednesday & Sunday's.
• Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets / bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle('the attraction'). Picniq booking terms

You will need to print your eTicket

Map & Directions

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Directions

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27, follow the brown and white signs to 'Historic Dockyard' which will lead you to the official 295 space car park which is located only 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate.

The attraction address:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ.

Opening Times

April-October: 10am-5.30pm
November-March: 10am-5pm

Tickets are not valid for special events.

Booking Terms