HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3NH
England
Website
Group and Educational Bookings
enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
02392 839766
Commanding Officer/PA
023 92723111
The world’s oldest commissioned warship, HMS Victory, still has a full-time Royal Navy crew today. She is now the flagship of the Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command and lies in No 2 Dry Dock at Portsmouth Naval Base, Portsmouth, England.
But as you walk between her historic decks, and see the hammocks slung between the cannons, and tables set for a meal of maggot-ridden bread, visitors will sense the men who sailed and died with Nelson. And that they’ll be back at any moment…
Venue Type:
Ship or maritime heritage site, Museum
Additional info
ACCESSIBILITY:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard welcomes all visitors. The site is, however, a working Naval Base and certain areas may present difficulties to visitors who use wheelchairs, with a restricted mobility or who are visually impaired. As a safety precaution, we ask that all these visitors are accompanied by a carer. Toilets for disabled visitors can be found in the Historic Dockyard Coach and Car Park, Boathouse No.7, Victory Arena and the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the Visitor Centre, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Please call 02392 839766 for further information.
The HMS Victory tour involves climbing several flights of fairly steep ladders. A video tour is provided on the Lower Gundeck for visitors who use wheelchairs or those who are unable to walk around the ship. Please ask at the Visitor Centre for the video tour. To reach the ship, follow the Special Access Route to the Victory Arena then proceed around the FRONT of the ship (keeping the ship on your left). Please ask a member of staff at the bottom of the gangway who will be able to provide assistance up the ramp if required.
EDUCATION: A visit to HMS VICTORY and the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY includes a 40 minute guided tour of the ship conducted by professional guides, followed by a visit to the Tafalgar Experience and the extensive galleries of the museum. For planning purposes allow at least two hours for your tour and museum visit (Self-guided tours will operate in peak periods. Please contact 02392 839766 for further details). During the guided tour your group will be able to find out about Admiral Lord Nelson, the Battle of Trafalgar, gun drills, life on board the ship, food and discipline and the social conditions of the Georgian Navy.
There are regular lecture events, activity days and a special programme for Key Stage 1 children, titled 'Sailor's Home'. This programme encourages children to interact with HMS VICTORY, and through the handling of replica objects, find out about some of the people who lived and worked onboard the ship and of Nelson as a significant individual.
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3NH
England
Website
Group and Educational Bookings
enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
02392 839766
Commanding Officer/PA
023 92723111
Collection details
Maritime, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War
Key artists and exhibits
- History of the Georgian Navy, the battle of Trafalgar and Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3NH
England
Website
Group and Educational Bookings
enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
02392 839766
Commanding Officer/PA
023 92723111
HMS Victory’s Baltic Blockade On Board HMS Victory
Brrrrrrrr! Join us to discover all about HMS Victory’s years in the Baltic. Find out what life was like for the sailors, discover which Baltic materials were used on Victory and create a new artefact to take home inspired by the frozen seas.
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Website
All hands on deck On board HMS Victory
Tuesday 3 April & Tuesday 10 April
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
All hands on deck
What is a fid? Where would you find a holy stone? Who was Captain Adair? Join the HMS Victory Guides for a fascinating chance to hear stories, view and handle objects from the collection.
Drop-in, FREE with valid ticket, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
Drop-in, FREE with valid ticket, all ages welcome
Meet the Crew on board HMS Victory
Thursday 5 April
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Meet the Crew
A chance to find out more about life on board HMS Victory: meet our costumed re-enactors and discover what it was like to be a sailor on board HMS Victory and then make a souvenir to take home!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Meet the Crew on board HMS Victory
Thursday 12 April
11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Meet the Crew
A chance to find out more about life on board HMS Victory: meet our costumed re-enactors and discover what it was like to be a sailor on HMS Victory-then make a souvenir to take home!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Nelson’s Nile On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 7 June
11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Nelson’s Nile
Discover all about Nelson’s victory at the Battle of the Nile and make your own Egyptian treasure inspired by tales of pharaohs and pyramids!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Ship Detectives On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 2 August
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Ship Detectives
Practice your detective skills and identify the mystery objects to learn more about Nelson’s Navy and life.
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
All hands on deck On Board HMS Victory
Tuesday 7 August
Tuesday 14 August
Tuesday 21 August
Tuesday 28 August
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
All hands on deck
What is a fid? Where would you find a holy stone? Who was Captain Adair? Join the HMS Victory Guides for a fascinating chance to hear stories, view and handle objects from the collection.
Drop-in, FREE with valid ticket, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
Drop-in, FREE with valid ticket, all ages welcome
Nelson’s Olympic Medals On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 9 August
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Nelson’s Olympic Medals
Discover more about Admiral Lord Nelson’s medals and badges. Complete our quick challenge to get the chance to create a medal to take home.
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Naval Navigation On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 16 August
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Naval Navigation
Find out how the Master sailed the ship and make a piece of navigational equipment to help find your way home!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Animal Magic On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 23 August
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Animal Magic
Learn all about the feathered and furry creatures that lived aboard HMS Victory and make an animal mask to take away!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Website
Get Musical! On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 30 August
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Get Musical!
Find out how important music was to sailors-both at work and at play. Try out some instruments, create a quick shanty and make a simple instrument to continue your performance at home!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Website
Trafalgar Challenge On Board HMS Victory
Saturday 20 October
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Trafalgar Challenge
Join us to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Take part in fun quizzes and games and see if you can complete our Trafalgar challenge.
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome.
Animal Encounters and Creepy Creatures On Board HMS Victory
Thursday 1 November
11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Animal Encounters and Creepy Creatures
Join Animal Encounters on board HMS Victory and meet some of the unwelcome stowaways that joined ships like HMS Victory on their far flung travels. From tarantulas to cockroaches and snakes to scorpions don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see and handle some creepy, crawlies!
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- English
When
11am-4pm
Where
HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Admission
FREE with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages welcome
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3NH
England
Website
Group and Educational Bookings
enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
02392 839766
Commanding Officer/PA
023 92723111
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