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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS VictoryEnter Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and become a time traveller for the day. Trace the footsteps of those who have played their part in over 800 years of maritime history and who made Britain the leading naval power in the world. Discover more about Admiral Lord Nelson, Henry VIII, World War veterans and Portsmouth dockyard workers. Learn about life on board three of the world's most famous warships ever built, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose. See, touch and smell the navy at one of the UK's leading maritime museums the Royal Naval Museum and complete the story by testing your own skill, bravery and brain power on the action-packed high seas adventure that is Action Stations.

HMS Warrior 1860Group visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during 2008 will have the rare opportunity to Meet Your Navy, an unforgettable three days from 25- 27 July. Groups will also be challenged to reach new heights by scaling the new climbing tower at Action Stations, measuring over 27 feet. Opening at the Royal Naval Museum in Spring 2008 will be the temporary exhibition, Sea Your History, which will begin to explore the history of the Royal Navy and Portsmouth Dockyard in the 20th Century through images, artefacts and sound. Sea Your History online is also available

Groups of 15 or more receive a discount and coach drivers get into the Historic Dockyard attractions for free. This may vary for specific events, so please call our Advance/Group Booking line on 023 9283 9766.