Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Rated 5: Mary Rose Cafe at Cafe New Mary Rose Museum, Dry Dock 3, Main Road, Portsmouth; rated on January 17

Fascinating museum crowned one of the best to visit in the country

Action Stations/Boathouse 6

Revealed: A first glimpse of new Royal Marines Experience Museum plans

Remote control rover

Sellout Stargazing event brings hundreds to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

A memorial for the West Africa Squadron, based in Portsmouth, is yet to find a home despite being built and fully funded. Campaigner Colin Kemp is trying to find a location.

West Africa Squadron Slavery freedom memorial left without a home

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard. The site will close, with construction due to start for the new Royal Marines Musem.

Action Stations to close - replaced by new Royal Marines Museum

Ashlee Pratt performing at the Love Southsea Christmas Market in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (231124-23)

Delight as Christmas market warms the soul during stormy weekend - In pictures

The AGTO group on board the Steam Railway on the Isle of Wight

The Royal Maritime Hotel and The Isle of Wight Team Up to Boost Tourism

These incredible tourist attractions are often overlooked by locals. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Portsmouth tourist attractions many local people don't visit - but really should

The Portsmouth poppy appeal was launched on October 24 with sailors bringing donation boxes from a landing craft involved in the Falklands War. Lt Cdr Steve Cass leads as a poppies are brought ashore from landing craft F8. Poppy Appeal launch at HMNB Portsmouth.

Historic Falklands War landing craft delivers poppies for city appeal

Will Matthews, a Royal navy technician, has run 13 marathons in 16 days to raise money for his mum's cancer treatment. He finished his journey at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on October 17.

'I ran 16 marathons in 13 days to help my mum's cancer treatment'

Hugh Jackman arrived in the city for the filming of this star studded adaption of Les Miserables which filmed scenes at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in 2012.

In Pictures: 29 iconic blockbuster films and shows filmed in Hampshire

The Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt

Terrence Higgins Memorial Quilt Unveiled at National Museum of the Royal Navy, t...

Rescue event at the dockyard and gunwharf

Watch: Firefighters shine at fascinating rescue event in the city

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting the UK’s biggest and most prestigious rescue competition

Huge competition for firefighters at Gunwharf and Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has produced a Gen Z-style tourism video

Hilarious Gen Z script video promotes Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Victory in Portsmouth will be showcased on the latest episode of the Channel 5 documentary Warship; Life in the Royal Navy. Pictured is JJ Chalmers and the CO of HMS Victory.

Historic landmarks HMS Victory and D-Day craft to be on TV doc, when
Historic landmarks in Portsmouth will be on display in an enlightening TV documentary.
Freddie Webb

The HMS Warrior

Ambitious artwork sees HMS Warrior hoist sail after 160 years

50 Most Fun Educational Visitor Attractions

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of the UK’s most ‘fun’ educational visitor a...

Emily for SHE_SEES

“We must acknowledge women’s contributions to maritime.” Landmark exhibition com...

Peter Codling, a renowned Portsmouth-based artist who is currently finalising his extraordinary piece of art, hand-drawn on a replica sail of HMS Victory on Thursday 18th July 2024Pictured: Pete Codling with his artwork at the Historic Dockyard Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Largest charcoal drawing ever created” unveiled at Historic Dockyard

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard

Royal Marines Museum plans clear first hurdle for Lottery funding bid

Heartbeat at Central South Business Awards

Heart charity names Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as Community Hero at Central So...

Red white and blue at Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 2nd June 2012Picture: Steve Reid 121916-702

Do you remember the first ever Victorious Festival?

The promenade and new sea defences are now open near Southsea Castle in the area between Blue Reef and the Pyramids and is the perfect place for a summer stroll. You can even take in the views at the fabulous 'Theatre of the Sea'.Picture: Chris Moorhouse

What's on this weekend including a vibrant carnival

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard

Fundraiser for new Royal Marines Museum at Historic Dockyard

Paul Stone otherwise known as artist My Dog Sighs opens his new exhibition on Friday, June 14, called 'We Shelter Here, Sometimes' at Storehouse No9 in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Picture: Sarah Standing (130624-833)

Street art star My Dog Sighs' new documentary and exhibition goes on show

The water quality of Southsea beach close to South Parade Pier is officially 'poor'

'Water company bosses should be liable for “shocking” water quality - Starmer'
Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to tackle the “shocking” water quality at Southsea seafront by making water company bosses liable for discharges.
Toby Paine

The beacon, which features the names of the beaches were troops landed, after it has been lit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Poignant scenes as first D-Day beacon is lit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Sir Keir says goodbye to veteran Lieutenant Commander Len Chivers, 99. Sir Keir Starmer visits Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during Labour's general election campaignPicture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-066)

Portsmouth is an “essential part” of the UK’s defence strategy - Keir Starmer

D-Day Veteran Motor Gun Boat 81 at speed

Explore D-Day history at the Pontoon Open Weekend in Portsmouth

Pictured: News Reporter, Joe Buncle on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

How to enjoy a free day out in Portsmouth

Exploring the sea defences in Old Portsmouth. Picture: Mike Cooter (110524)

What's on this weekend in the Portsmouth area including D-Day events

Here’s what’s on at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half term

6 fantastic activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half term

Exploring the sea defences in Old Portsmouth. Picture: Mike Cooter (110524)

Exciting things to do this weekend in the Portsmouth area

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard

Plans for a new Royal Marines Museum take a huge step forward

The Princess Royal (3rd right) during a visit to see the HMS Victory Conservation Project at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Princess Anne surveys £35m restoration of HMS Victory

Fun things to do in Portsmouth.

Exciting things to do this weekend in the Portsmouth area

The Last Post is played during an Anzac Day service of remembrance on board HMS M.33, the sole-surviving ship from the Gallipoli campaign

Anzac Day commemorated on board last ship of Gallipoli campaign

The Monitor HMS M33 in dry dock in Portmouth Naval Base. Note the dazzle camouflage along her side. Picture: Bob Hind.

Sole survivor from Gallipoli allowing visitors to pay their respects this Anzac ...

HMS Warrior 1860 at dusk at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Credit: C Stephens

Historic Dockyard celebrates Pompey victory with discounts for locals

Duncan, Ann and Liam, three of the participants of the film onboard HMS Warrior

Free premiere at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will connect different generations...

HMS Warrior 1860 at dusk at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Credit: C Stephens

Portsmouth tourist attraction named among UK's best

The News Business Excellence Awards winners 2024 line up on the stage after an evening of celebration.

The News Business Excellence Awards: 2024 winners revealed

PC Akass and PCSO Natalie were patrolling the Historic Dockyard and met John Altman who played Nick Cotton in EastEnders.

Picture: Portsmouth Police

EastEnders actor spotted in Historic Dockyard

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are both currently in Portsmouth. Pictured is HMS Prince of Wales heading for her USA deployment. Picture: Ben Mitchell/PA

Both aircraft carriers remain in Portsmouth amid worldwide tensions

HMS Bronington submerged at Birkenhead Docks. Pic Bronington Trust

Pictures show highs and lows of warship - from Prince Charles pomp to decline

Commanding Officer Captain Richard Hewitt OBE greets his wife Clara his children Oliver, 10, William, eight and Ben two.

34 pictures from HMS Prince of Wales' glorious return home

Early bird entries open for next year's Great South Run

The Starlit Walk makes a return

Rowans Hospice's ‘Starlit Walk’ returns to Portsmouth

The world's only known scale model of HMS Victory from the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Historic model of HMS Victory goes on display in Portsmouth

Winners on stage at the Maritime UK Awards 2023.

Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 winners announced at ceremony

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Tom Coles

Revealed: Finalists for the prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023

Speedy and lethal WWI naval vessel, Coastal Motor Boat 4 took to the Solent on Friday, September 8, at Boathouse 4 at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in the form of a fully active and meticulously built replica, CMB4R (R for replica), thanks to six years of research and hard graft by a team of 35 dedicated volunteers and partners of the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust (PNBPT).

Picture: Sarah Standing

"Spitfire of the sea" replica vessel launched in Portsmouth

The dockyard is home to HMS Warrior, HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose and a whole host of the Royal Navy's history.

The ten best Portsmouth beauty spots - as chosen by residents

Volunteers want to digitally archive your family's WW2 stories and objects!

Navy Museum event aims to preserve Second World War memories

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