Jun 25 2011 - Jun 26 2011
Join us for a weekend of FREE events in support of British Armed Forces and Naval Heritage!
Armed Forces Day Celebration
Saturday 25th June, 2pm - 4.30pm
Honour and celebrate British Armed Forces: past, present and cadets of the future. Meet Veterans and share their stories, enjoy a 1940s wartime street party with music by Miss Marie and Lindy Hop Solent dancers, learn about make do and mend craft, sample Home Front cookery and ration recipes and have a 40s makeover with 'Lipstick and Curls!'
In Victory Arena with National Museum of the Royal Navy
Centenary Birthday Celebration
Sunday 26th June, 11am - 4.30pm
Celebrate our Birthday in style at our fun party for all the family! There will be a bouncy castle, face painting and balloon modelling and the chance to take part in Pin the Medal on the Admiral and giant Pass the Parcel. Enjoy Punch & Judy shows and join us at the end of the day for the cutting of the Centenary cake!
In Victory Arena with National Museum of the Royal Navy
HMS Daring and HMS Gloucester open to the public
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June, 10am - 3.30pm
Meet the crews and explore these ships of the modern Royal Navy and be entertained by RN Volunteer Band HMS Nelson!
Ships opening are subject to operational commitments and may be withdrawn at any time. Bags may be searched on entry.
Just announced!!!
Enjoy performances by HM Royal Marines Band (Sunday only)**
Plus marvel at the strength and teamwork of the Field Gun Display Team in aid of Working Age Parkinsons (Saturday & Sunday).
These events are free and for this weekend only as a gesture of support for the great work of our Armed Forces, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will be offering a 25% discount off site tickets* for entry to HMS Victory and National Museum of the Royal Navy, Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, Action Stations and Harbour Tours!
*25% discount is only available on site tickets purchased in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre on 25th-26th June 2011 (discount not available on tickets puchased in advance or online, or on Loyalty Club membership). Discount is not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Click here for details of our site ticket.
For further information on all of these events, please contact 023 9283 9766.
**If you enjoy this performance you may be interested in attending South Coast Proms on 1st - 2nd July.
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