HMS Warrior — Attraction in Portsmouth

Fantastic experience, HMS Warrior in Portsmouth, England is an absolute must-visit for anyone interested in naval history and maritime engineering.

HMS Warrior is a beautifully restored 19th-century iron-hulled warship that served in the Royal Navy during the Victorian era. The ship is one of a kind, and the attention to detail in its restoration is incredible. The ship is complete with period-appropriate furniture, uniforms, and weapons, which brings it to life. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you explore the decks of the ship and see how the crew lived and worked.

The tour itself is well-structured and easy to follow. The audio guide is informative and engaging, guiding you through the ship's history, the engineering that made it possible, and the crew's daily routines. The guides are passionate about their work and love sharing their knowledge with visitors. Visitors have shared that the tour guides facts are engrossing, informative, and well-articulated. It's clear that they know their craft and they deliver their knowledge in an accessible and fascinating way.

The ship is vast, and it covers a considerable area. You will have plenty of opportunities to take various photographs, each with its unique aesthetic. From each angle, you will appreciate the sheer size and power of the vessel, and the ingenuity that brought it to life. Some visitors noted that they spent hours exploring every detail and still felt as if they wanted to stay longer.

The experience is not just for history buffs or naval enthusiasts, as it guarantees a fascinating experience to anyone visiting the Portsmouth area. Families and children, in particular, would enjoy HMS Warrior. It is a superb learning opportunity and offers an interactive experience that keeps children engaged. Some reviewers have mentioned that they brought their children who were reluctant visitors, and they left fascinated by the experience.

Finally, the ship is accessible and well-equipped for all visitors. The design of the vessel is entirely wheelchair accessible. There are plenty of elevators and accessible features, so all areas of the ship can be visited.

In conclusion, HMS Warrior in Portsmouth, England is a fantastic experience for anyone interested in naval history, British engineering feats and interactive learning. The tour guides are passionate and informative, and the audio tour is informative and engaging. From the audio tour to the well-preserved fittings, there is something to inspire and enthuse everyone, regardless of their age or background. HMS Warrior is incredible, and I would highly...

Visited on the 8th of July. HMS Warrior is definitely a well-kept gem - "it's all a big show-off, but it can buy us 15-20 years of peace." The Victorian pride at her finest!! Worth a visit (especially after seeing HMS Victory - I bet Nelson would be very proud of HMS Warrior and the Victorian era.) And Lt Fisher is right about "if we can settle things at the dinner table, we won't need to be firing broadsides out there".

Speaking of Lt Fisher - he made our experience on board HMS Warrior gold, and was the main reason why I thought I must write a review to share this with everyone who might come and see the ship. We were told at the entrance that we 'might meet some Victorian characters' but this was 10 times beyond our expectation?? My partner and I just randomly walked into him and he started chatting with us: you wouldn't have imagined this but it turned into a 2h+ conversation during which he shared with us many insights! A very thorough and organic approach and he was so naturally in character ALL THE TIME - as a reenactor I know how much efforts this takes and I cannot compliment Lt Fisher enough for his professionalism!!!! With him we visited a few cabins learning fun facts no brochure would have managed to enlighten us with in a lighthearted manner. It was all informative and very story-rich at the same time!

I saw a pinball game and went to ask him what it was; Lt Fisher not only shared with us how middies back in the day bonded over games but also went to fetch a pistol so he could show us (and let us try) how bullets were used in the stead of balls. I cannot find better compliments for HMS Warrior's interactive activities if a simple question can lead to all that elaboration and the opportunity for guests to 'relive' some moments with the youngest members of the Royal Navy.

Lt Fisher doesn't feel like some sort of archetype and instead has cool idiosyncrasies, so the character is crafted with elegant literary touches. Btw he was very kind to go fetch his sword and cutlass and musket as well so he could show us how sailors fought - the Navy stuff really don't differ much from our Army stuff but when I saw him fix the cutlass on his musket the way my fellow soldiers in the line would fix their bayonets I was still...

Thankfully HMS Warrior is somewhat more comfortable to walk about than HMS Victory in so far as I could do it with a straightish back, the ship located just behind the entrance is accessed via the jetty where you pass a section of hull plating, I imagine wheelchair access could be gained to the top deck with some considerable exursion but that would be the limit as to enter below to the Main and lower decks and 24ft below the water line to the Orlop&hold would prove rather difficult. The ship is immaculate throughout and guides posted at various points throughout bedecked in authentic clothing of the period reenacting the roles for which they are dressed give the experience that living touch so to speak. The guide at the coal bunker was very good giving a dramatic insight into the life of stoker's and trimmers the life blood of the ship as well as associated customs between sailors and stoker's and also the pay. Each area has its own story to tell no doubt from the divers store, officers quarters right up to the captain himself, demonstrations take place throughout the day but we were unfortunate to miss these. Like the rest of the Historical Dockyard well worth a visit. A useful free guide is available an image of which...