HMS Dolphin, Portsmouth

#57 among attractions in Portsmouth

Military museum, Specialty museum, Museum, Harbor

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Facts and practical information

The seventeenth Royal Navy vessel to be named HMS Dolphin was the Royal Naval shore establishment sited at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport. Dolphin was the home of the Royal Navy Submarine Service from 1904 to 1999, and location of the Royal Navy Submarine School. ()

Coordinates: 50°47'19"N, 1°7'11"W

Address

Haslar Jetty RoadPortsmouth PO12 2AS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9283 9766

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Day trips

HMS Dolphin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Clarence Pier, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Cathedral.

0.7 miNE
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The Spinnaker Tower is a striking landmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and an emblem of the city's maritime heritage. This sleek, sail-shaped structure soars to a height of 170 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, the...
0.8 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
22 min walk • Nestled along the southern coast of England, Clarence Pier stands as a vibrant hub of entertainment in the city of Portsmouth. This seaside amusement park, with its array of rides, arcades, and attractions, offers a delightful escape for families, tourists,...
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
20 min walk • Gunwharf Quays is a shopping centre located in the Portsea area of the city of Portsmouth in England. It was constructed in the early 21st century on the site of what had once been HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth.
0.7 miE
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of Old Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
18 min walk • Domus Dei was an almshouse and hospice at Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building.
1 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
25 min walk • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships.
0.5 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
13 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
1 miNE
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
26 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
0.6 miE
Forts and castles
Square Tower, Portsmouth
15 min walk • The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
25 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, formerly known as the Royal Naval Museum, is a museum of the history of the Royal Navy located in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard section of HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
~430 ftSW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Portsmouth
3 min walk • The Royal Navy Submarine Museum at Gosport is a maritime museum tracing the international history of submarine development from the age of Alexander the Great to the present day, and particularly the history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service from the navy's first submarine, Holland 1, to the nuclear-powered Vanguard-class submarines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is HMS Dolphin open?

HMS Dolphin is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to HMS Dolphin?

Nearby attractions include HMS Alliance, Gosport (1 min walk), Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Haslar Marina, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Fort Blockhouse, Portsmouth (7 min walk).

How to get to HMS Dolphin by public transport?

The nearest stations to HMS Dolphin:

Bus

Gosport Bus Station (11 min walk)
The Hard Interchange (22 min walk)

Ferry

Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (19 min walk)
Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (17 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (19 min walk)