Visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the site of the sinking of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, The Mary Rose, in battle in 1545 and the subsequent raising of the ship in 1982 from the nearby waters.
Visit HMS Victory, dive on HMS Alliance, or go on a Harbour Tour to view a real naval facility from the ocean. The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Britain’s leading naval and maritime museum, is yours to explore with an Ultimate Explorer Ticket as you study about the Georgian Navy alongside sailors from the 20th and 21st centuries.
If you’re interested in learning about historic boatbuilding skills, head over to Boathouse 4 or the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. The steel hull of M.33, the only surviving ship from the Gallipoli Campaign, stands in stark contrast to the iron hull of Queen Victoria’s pride, HMS Warrior.
Enjoy a fun-filled day in Portsmouth with your family. To save a year, purchase the Ultimate Explorer Ticket now.
