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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The history of Portsmouth in a nutshell, from Romans to D-Day

The history of Portsmouth in a nutshell, from Romans to D-Day

From a Roman shore fort and the world's first dry dock to the Mary Rose and D-Day, here is the history of Portsmouth in a nutshell.

October 18, 2026October 19, 2026
HMS Warrior 1860, the ironclad that changed the Royal Navy

HMS Warrior 1860, the ironclad that changed the Royal Navy

HMS Warrior 1860 was Britain's first iron-hulled armoured warship. See what is aboard her at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and how to plan a visit.

October 18, 2026October 19, 2026
HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship in Portsmouth

HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship in Portsmouth

A visitor guide to HMS Victory in Portsmouth: Nelson's Trafalgar flagship, the conservation work underway, what you see aboard, tickets and how to get there.

October 18, 2026October 19, 2026
The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s Tudor warship up close

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s Tudor warship up close

A visitor guide to the Mary Rose in Portsmouth: the Tudor warship's story, what is inside the museum, tickets, and how to get to the Historic Dockyard.

October 17, 2026October 19, 2026
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a complete visitor’s guide

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a complete visitor’s guide

Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard? See the ships and museums, how long to allow, how the year long ticket works and the easiest way to get there.

October 17, 2026October 19, 2026

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