Heritage Open Days

A national event organised by the Civic Trust, which allows free access to buildings and the unseen collections of the Historic Dockyard.

FREE.  All tours must be booked in advance. Please contact 023 9283 9766 to reserve a place.

Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 September 11am

Behind the scenes at the Mary Rose

Behind the scenes at the Mary Rose Ship Hall and reserve collection

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 11am & 2pm

Tours of Boathouse 5

A look at the Victorian Boathouse which houses the Mary Rose collection.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

Flying Flags and Cunning Codes

on board HMS Victory

A unique opportunity to learn about signalling on the poop deck of HMS Victory. A chance to visit this area which is not usually open to the public and get to grips with how messages were sent during the Georgian period.

Maximum of 30 people per session

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm

Behind the scenes tours at the Royal Naval Museum

Join our curators and experts for our popular behind the scenes tour of the Museum buildings and collection stores.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm

Trace the Footsteps of Nelson

A fascinating glimpse into the hidden architectural gems within the working Naval Base.

This tour must be booked by Wednesday 10 September.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 1pm

Tour the Dockyard’s Oldest Building

Take a guided tour of the Porter’s Lodge (1708), the Historic Dockyard’s oldest building and learn about the life and times of the Porter who unlocked the gate, rang the Muster Bell - and kept a very good cellar!