Fun at the Historic Dockyard for buoys and ghouls!
There’s lots going on at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half-term with stories, sparkles and spooks! Plus, with 6 must-see attractions for 1 great price, there is guaranteed fun for all ages and what’s more the activities are free with a valid attraction ticket.
Intrepid visitors can learn about history in a fun and innovative way with a host of costumed interpreters, family friendly games, dressing up, crafts, trails and talks as they make their way to HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, the Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum, the interactive Action Stations and Harbour Tours. There is also lots of space for children to explore in their own way, including indoor space and attractions for the autumnal weather!
For those who want to get into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween there are ghost stories, creepy crafts and pumpkin trails onboard HMS Warrior 1860 and a Vibrant Vile Victory onboard HMS Victory.
Trafalgar Day will be celebrated at the Royal Naval Museum with a range of activities and they will also be offering a chance to make sparkling, shimmering tropical fish to brighten up any bedroom.
The Mary Rose Museum will be introducing the Barber Surgeon and Tudor Doctor of Physic as well as providing plenty of opportunities to dress up!
Listings
October Half Term - Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October
Tuesday 27 October
11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm
Ghost Story on board HMS Warrior 1860
Interactive ‘spooky’ storytelling on board.
Free with a valid Attraction ticket
Saturday 24 – Friday 30 October 11am – 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
‘Doctor, doctor’ at the Mary Rose Museum
Find out how the Tudor Barber surgeon treated the crew’s ailments and injuries.
Free with valid ticket/children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 24 October 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
Get to know Nelson at the Royal Naval Museum
Trafalgar Day
Drawing, crafts and activities in celebration of Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Free drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November 10am – 4.30pm
Pumpkin Trail – family trail on board HMS Warrior 1860
Free with a valid Attraction ticket
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October 11am – 4pm
Hands-on Halloween on board HMS Warrior 1860
Creepy crafty days with a Halloween theme.
Free drop-in activity – all ages welcome
Wednesday 28 October 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
Shimmering Fish at the Royal Naval Museum
You never know what you will find in the sea! Make your own sparkling, shining tropical fish.
Free drop-in workshop, all ages welcome.
Thursday 29 October 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
Vibrant Vile Victory! On board HMS Victory
Come along for a special Halloween drop in session on board the ship to explore some of the more gruesome aspects of her History and make yourself something spooky to take home!
Free with a valid attraction ticket
Saturday 31 October – Sunday 1November 10.30am - 4pm
Meet the Tudor Doctor of Physic - Jack Green at the Mary Rose Museum
Discover how strange his remedies and treatments seem today during your visit to the Mary Rose Museum.
Free with valid ticket/children must be accompanied by an adult.
Further information about the extensive events programme can be viewed at historicdockyard.co.uk/events.
The all-inclusive ticket for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard includes entrance to 6 attractions for 1 price and is valid for 1 year. Tickets cost adults £18.00, seniors £16.00, children & students £13.50 and a family ticket costs £50.50 (up to 5 members of the same family with a maximum of 2 adults or seniors).
