HMS Victory
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This was a great day out via train not with standing the weather was with us. The history of HMS Victory is recaptured through the audio system really helps you understand the life on the ship. You have to be relatively fit as there are alot of steps both up and down and through out the ship you are often walking with a stoop due to the low ceilings and beams in low light conditions. There are also many trip hazards which you can easily miss as you navigate the 250 year old ship. There are plenty of gift shops restaurants and toilets as you walk around. The site is vast and mainly level and we spent 3 hours on foot as we navigated the Victory which I think it is long enough stooped over while you walk around. Please take the opportunity to use the audio that is provided within the £30 entrance fee. It is worth it as we notice quite a few people wandering around often lost and bewildered as they had to guess what, occurred in a particular area of the ship. Lastly there is a shopping centre within 800 metres which has plenty of restaurants and fast food joints.
Paul KnowlesPaul Knowles
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We had the best day here! We chose to get the ultimate explorer family ticket which was great value with my blue light card. Both Warrior and Victory are amazing. Well preserved, so much you can look at and explore on board. Steps were steep and tricky which I could imagine would be tricky for the less able. Life at sea back then must have been pretty gruelling! There were even characters on board you can ask questions. My son was quite amazed by the boiler room stoker chap and his gruesome stories! We loved the Mary Rose too and going on the submarine. I would say the ticket is excellent value and we simply ran out of time to do everything there was so much to do! We will be back to do some more bits another day as we didn’t get to do the cruise. One helpful thing I would say is that we weren’t sure if we would be able to take my son’s buggy. But as it turns out having a buggy was no problem, there were plenty of places to park it safely whilst you go onto the ships. And there was a fair bit of walking so I am glad we had it!
Clare DorkinsClare Dorkins
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Love love love !!! This was probably my favourite attraction on site, if you only buy 1 attraction ticket, I would definitely recommend this attraction the most! However I would recommend more, to buy the yearly pass as you can visit as many attractions onsite and as many times as you like in the year - definitely worth the price! You have the choice of having a guided tour using their headphone device, or without. The boat is cleverly laid out so that you follow a set route, meaning you get to see all the different areas and not get caught in a crowd. There are friendly staff around to assist with any questions about HMS Victory. I would not recommend visiting if you are unable to use stairs as it contains some quite steep drops into the various levels and low ceilings throughout (even for a 5ft 4 person like myself). But overall, the experience, the smell and the way it has been preserved is truly remarkable and worth every penny to get in!
S31BYS31BY
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Absolutely fantastic! This amazing ship has never disappointed over the many visits paid from childhood to now. Since last visit there are no longer ‘characters’ onboard to tell you her story but instead you are given a headset and you move through her stopping at various points along the way to stop and listen to part of her story. We were lucky in that it wasn’t too busy so you had time to pause and look and listen - imagine it could be rather crowded and uncomfortable otherwise. The history of this ship speaks for itself really and I for one will never tire of listening/seeing her. Incredible walk beneath her hull where you can see close up the amazing props that now support her as if she was afloat so allowing her to be properly supported. Interesting to see how large her rudder is and certainly gives you a close view on how she was built. Well worth the visit anytime!
Karen BallantineKaren Ballantine
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The victory is undergoing major repair work. This is not stated when booking tickets.. you don't get to see her in all her glory. There is lots to see so and so and for the ultimate ticket well worth a full day if not more.. you get to use your ticket up to a year . Unfortunately the boat ride was of due to weather and we were going to drive to Gosport on the monday to do sub due to this..but it doesn't open until Wednesday ..so we have lost this part of the trip which I'm a bit annoyed at as again we weren't told it only opened in certain days or we may have skipped victory and warrier to drive round and then return Monday to do those.. it's a 500ml drive for us to return so not really viable unless I get back within the year . Well worth a visit though. The Mary Rose is and always will be my favourite and was my young grandaughters as well..
Laura l KearneyLaura l Kearney
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Overpriced! Me and my daughter were rather underwhelmed ,£44 to look at a bunch of scaffold with some canons inside.I appreciate the history of this ship and I’m sure it would look amazing if we could actually see it in all its glory.The inside was a one way route with many stairs.Once you seen one canon… I definitely will not revisit this attraction again. Not sure if the Mary rose would of been better. They actually want you to buy the most expensive tickets to visit all 3 ships and harbour tour etc but they were like £80+. I feel this tour should of cost more along the lines of £25.I feel like I have been totally shafted. It’s ok them saying the ticket lasts a year but £50 fuel+ £6 parking,4 hour round trip and traffic and time taken to park in that area dosent make it a good deal.Dockyard was a nice area though.
Mick SpannerMick Spanner
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HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. With 245 years of service as of 2023, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission.
attractions: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, Rituals, Aspex Portsmouth, HMS M.33, restaurants: Slug & Lettuce - Portsmouth, Zizzi - Portsmouth, All Bar One Portsmouth, Ship Anson, The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays, Las Iguanas - Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, Nando's Portsmouth, Bella Italia - Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth, wagamama portsmouth gunwharf quays
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