Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers the perfect winter warmer during the Christmas holidays

News release issued: 20th December 2010

Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 18 to Sunday 3 January 2011 will offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a day out with a festive twist and indoor activities for those cold winter days.

 

Visitors can take shelter below decks and discover history at the home of world-famous ships, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860; walk through the fascinating exhibitions at the Mary Rose Museum and the National Museum of the Royal Navy; discover the sailor within at the indoor interactive Action Stations and take cover on a Harbour Tours boat as it sails around Portsmouth Harbour and Naval Base (weekends only, not operational on 20th December).

 

Whether it’s climbing aboard a ship or up the tallest indoor climbing tower in the UK, devouring the fantastic collections in the museums or the food in the cafes, there is something to keep everyone in from the cold this winter.

 

During the Christmas holidays visitors can also take part in Tudor games and pastimes and especially for the festive season, enjoy a Family Christmas trail at the Mary Rose Museum. On board HMS Warrior 1860 they will have the chance to compete against their family to ‘Hunt the Slipper.’

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Christmas Holidays

Saturday 18 December – Monday 3 January 2011

 

Daily: 10am – 4.30pm

Hunt The Slipper – Family Trail on board HMS Warrior 1860

FREE with a site ticket

 

Daily: 11am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm

Tudor Games And Pastimes at the Mary Rose Museum

Hands-on activities for all the family.

FREE with a site ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Daily: 10am – 4.30pm

Family Christmas Trail at the Mary Rose Museum

FREE with a site ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Further information about the extensive events programme can be viewed at www.historicdockyard.co.uk/events or on 023 9283 9766.