In June 1987, after eight years of restoration work in Hartlepool, "HMSWarrior" finally returned to Portsmouth. Launched in 1860, this 418ft/127m long ship (9,700 tons) ranked in its time as one of the biggest and best equipped warships of its type. It had never actually seen active service when it was taken out of commission after 23 years.
Address: Tudor House, Friar Street, Worcester WR12NA, England
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 10am-5:30pm
November 1 to February 28: 10am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Last admission one hour before closing.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Round Tower (1415) and the Square Tower (1495) have for centuries marked the entrance to Portsmouth harbor. The Square Tower was originally the residence of the military governor.
In the Royal Naval Museum the visitor will find numerous mementos of Lord Nelson and seafaring in the 18th century. A 46ft/14m panoramic painting by W. L. Wylie records the course of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Address: Royal Naval Museum, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3NU, England
Hours:
10am-5pm
Always closed on: Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Just over the water in Gosport is the Submarine Museum of the Royal Navy. It contains Great Britain's first submarine, H.M. Submarine Torpedo Boat No. 1.
Address: Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Jetty Road Gosport, Portsmouth PO12 2AS, England
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-5:30pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4:30pm
Tips: Last tour one hour before closing.
Joint ticket with Fort Nelson & Royal Armouries available.