Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
Facts and practical information
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships. It is managed by the National Museum of the Royal Navy as an umbrella organization representing five charities: the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, the Mary Rose Trust, the Warrior Preservation Trust Ltd and the HMS Victory Preservation Company. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ltd was created to promote and manage the tourism element of the Royal Navy Dockyard, with the relevant trusts maintaining and interpreting their own attractions. It also promotes other nearby navy-related tourist attractions. ()
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory, Gunwharf Quays, Cascades Shopping Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Portsmouth Historic Dockyard open?
- Monday 10 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?
How to get to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard by public transport?
Bus
- The Hard Interchange (6 min walk)
- Gosport Bus Station (15 min walk)
Ferry
- Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (13 min walk)
- Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (14 min walk)
Train
- Portsmouth Harbour (7 min walk)
- Portsmouth and Southsea (21 min walk)