Visitors to travel through time on a visit to the Historic Dockyard during summer holidays
Visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will do some travelling with a difference as they embark on a voyage through time during the school holidays this summer, from Saturday 24 July – Sunday 5 September.
The journey through the centuries includes Navy Days, taking place from Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August and set to be one of the most popular events on the south coast during the season, giving an exciting insight into the present, past and future navy. Visitors can step aboard new Type 45 Destroyers – HMS Daring and HMS Dauntless – witness the RFA Argus, the Royal Navy’s smallest vessel HMS Gleaner, the French Navy’s patrol vessel FS Cormoran as well as thrilling naval displays, historical re-enactments and the world-class attractions of the Historic Dockyard.
During the school summer holidays visitors can start their journey in the 1500s to discover more about historical figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Henry VIII and a Tudor doctor at the Mary Rose Museum, making their way through time to learn about Victorian sailors and seaside holidays on board HMS Warrior 1860, handling objects used on board HMS Victory and bringing the journey to an end by learning about the aircraft carriers of the future at Action Stations.
The activities include free drop in workshops and activities that are free with a valid Historic Dockyard ticket.
Families can enjoy outside picnic areas within the backdrop of HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum or treat themselves to a light lunch or hot meal or event an ice cream at one of the restaurants and cafes within the Historic Dockyard, without the need to leave the site during their visit.
The Royal Marines School of Music will be performing at the Historic Dockyard during the summer period from approximately 1:30pm alongside the main entrance on the following dates: Tuesday 1 June, Friday 11 June, Wednesday 16 June, Tuesday 29 June, Tuesday 10 August, Wednesday 11 August and Thursday 12 August. These are free performances.
Listings
Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August
Navy Days Portsmouth 2010
Don’t miss what promises to be one the most popular events on the South Coast this summer! at Portsmouth Naval Base (Jul 30 – Aug 1), will feature serving warships of the Royal Navy, including the new Type 45 Destroyers – HMS Daring and HMS Dauntless – and RFA Argus, the Royal Navy’s smallest vessel HMS Gleaner, thrilling naval displays, historical re-enactments and the world-class attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Adults: £17.50 advance £19.50 on day, Concs: £14.50 advance £16 on day, Family (up to 5 people, maximum of 2 adults/seniors): £50 advance £55 on day
Website: www.navydaysuk.co.uk
Summer Holidays
Saturday 24 July – Sunday 5 September
Daily:
10am – 4.30pm
Silhouette Trailon board HMS Warrior 1860
Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior.
FREE with a ticket
Tuesday 27 – Thursday 29 July
Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 August
Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 August
Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 August
Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 August
Tuesday 31 August – Thursday 2 September
11am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm
Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!on board HMS Warrior 1860
All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the “pier” to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home with you.
FREE drop-in-activity with a ticket – all ages welcome.
Thursday 29th July, and Every Thursday in August:-
Thursday 5 August
Thursday 12 August
Thursday 19 August
Thursday 26 August
11.30am - 12.30pm
All Hands On Deckon board HMS Victory
What is a fid? Where would you find a holy stone? Join us for themed object-handling sessions on board HMS Victory led by the Learning Volunteer Team. Drop-in, FREE with a ticket, all ages welcome
Monday 2 August – Sunday 5 September
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
How To Look Good Tudor Style!at the Mary Rose Museum
Try on one of our costumes and step back in time.
A free mystery objects quiz for every child
FREE with a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Every Thursday in August:-
Thursday 5 August
Thursday 12 August
Thursday 19 August
Thursday 26 August
11.30am - 12.30pm
Telescope Talesat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Join us every Thursday for storytelling, songs, fun and games in the Family Area.
FREE session for the under 5s and accompanying adults
Every Thursday in August:-
Thursday 5 August
Thursday 12 August
Thursday 19 August
Thursday 26 August
11am – 4.30pm
Macramé Workshopon board HMS Warrior 1860
FREE with a ticket. All welcome
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 August
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
‘The Sound Of Tudor Music’at the Mary Rose Museum
Tudor musicians, Kit and Kate demonstrate how the Tudors made instruments. Hear them being played and have-a-go yourself.
FREE with a valid ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 August
10am - 4pm
Meet the Tudor Doctor Of Physic – Jack Greenat the Mary Rose Museum
Discover his strange remedies and treatments at the Mary Rose Museum.
FREE with a valid ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 August
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
Tudor Life Ashoreat the Mary Rose Museum
Find out what life was like for the families of the Mary Rose crew
FREE with a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 August
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
‘Meet The Navigator’at the Mary Rose Museum
Life before satnav! Find out how the Mary Rose navigator steered his course
FREE with a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 September
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
Puppets And Storytelling For Younger Childrenat the Mary Rose Museum
The story of life on board the Mary Rose told with puppets.
FREE with a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Time Travellers Club
at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Go back to the past and into the future with our Time Travellers Club this summer!
Travel through time with the National Museum of the Royal Navy to find out about the important discoveries and inventions that changed the Navy - and the world! Each week there will be crafts and quizzes plus the chance to add our giant timeline. And, if you get your Time Travellers Logbook stamped every week, you can enter into our free prize draw!
Wednesday 28 July
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Back To The 1500sat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Find out about the Tudor voyages of discovery including Sir Walter Raleigh’s search for El Dorado, the city of gold. Then make your own golden treasures to take home.
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Wednesday 4 August
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Back To The 1600sat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Celebrate Galileo and the invention of the telescope by making a stellar spyglass or see stars and make your own ‘planisphere’.
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Wednesday 11 August
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Back To The 1700sat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Ever heard of the Turtle Submarine? Discover more about the first combat submarine. Then have fun making and testing your very own submarine craft.
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Wednesday 18 August
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Back To The 1800sat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Follow in the footsteps of Darwin! Join the Victorian Navy on a voyage of discovery and create your own ‘specimen cabinet’ full of wonderful creatures.
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Wednesday 25 August
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Back To The 1900sat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
From hovercraft to airplanes and spaceships, flying machines changed the world in the twentieth century! Come and create your own fabulous flyer!
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Wednesday 1 September
11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Into The Futureat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
What will life at sea be like in 2020? Use your imagination to make a fantastic floating, flying or fighting invention for the Navy to use in the future!
FREE drop-in workshop, all ages welcome
Diving into History!
at the Mary Rose Museum
Saturday 17 July - Sunday 1 August
11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
Part of the Festival of British Archaeology
Trowels, sandpits and buried treasure. Fun activities for all ages!
FREE with a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE to members of the young archaeologist club/must be accompanied by a full paying adult
