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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Ultimate Explorer

One-year access to a maritime-based world of museums, history and exhibitions

Open today: 10:00 - 17:30
Wheelchair accessible
Provider: National Museum of the Royal Navy
Registered address: 130 Commercial Road, Portsmouth,, PO1 1EJ, Hampshire, GB
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Access to HMS Victory
Access to the Mary Rose
Access to HMS Warrior 1860
Access to HMS M.33
Access to HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Access to Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
Access to Harbour Tours (subject to availability)
Mini Ports and Laser Quest (additional charges apply)
HMS Warrior closed until 31st March 2023
  • Enjoy access to top attractions, including the HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy
  • Take the whole family for awesome activities, plus lots of places to eat and drink, including picnic areas with great views
  • See a rare cannon from the HMS Victory 1744 wreck, the predecessor to Nelson's famous flagship

There are ships, submarines, physical challenges, simulators and more at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This ticket gets you access to the site for a whole year!

Take a harbour tour for the history of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and amuse the little ones with hands-on activities at Boathouse 4, built at the start of WWII.

At The National Museum of the Royal Navy, witness a huge bronze cannon lifted from the wreck of HMS Victory 1744, the predecessor to Nelson's famous flagship.

This ticket allows you to create your own perfect day out by visiting the attractions you want to, whether it's travelling back to Tudor England to marvel at Henry VIII’s ship the Mary Rose, or going out to sea on a harbour tour.

Valid for: 12 months

Your ticket is valid for 12 months, from the day you activate it.

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • This ticket gives you unlimited visits for one year, except special events
  • Some attractions have age & height restrictions
  • No dogs, except guide dogs
  • There are no lockers onsite. Luggage can be stored at a small shop on The Hard called 'Victory News', just outside the Dockyard gates
  • Pushchairs are allowed, but can't be brought onto HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, HMS M.33 and HMS Alliance
  • HMS Victory is currently undergoing a long term conservation project, so the outside has scaffolding but inside remains unaffected. This is so we can preserve the ship for many years to come. You can visit the exhibition ‘Victory Live’ where visitors can learn more about the project
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, PO1 3LJ, Portsmouth
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Matthias,  Austria Austria
04 Jun 2024
Excellent
It's a very good museum. We spent 5 hours there and could have stayed even longer. The ultimate Explorer Ticket is an absolute recommendation, as you can look at almost all ships and also make a...
It's a very good museum. We spent 5 hours there and could have stayed even longer. The ultimate Explorer Ticket is an absolute recommendation, as you can look at almost all ships and also make a harbour tour. Again and again with pleasure.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Ultimate Explorer
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Joseph,  Ireland Ireland
16 May 2024
Excellent
Wonderful history on display. Amazing to walk up to Henry Viii ‘s wooden ship
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Ultimate Explorer
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Douglas
31 May 2024
Excellent
Awesome , well worth having a great experience abseiling the Spinnaker Tower 😃
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Ultimate Explorer