Time walk through Christmas past at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Next: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Runs until Sunday, 5 January 2025 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ
- Price
- From £26
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to the nation’s most iconic naval attractions and with a packed festive events programme,
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Throughout December this top UK travel destination will be decking the hulls of some of the UKs most famous ships, celebrating well-loved Christmas traditions and some you may never have heard of, with a yuletide experience that takes you through the ages, from Henry VII’s court until today. Visitors are guaranteed to be wowed.
Plus, this December local visitors can benefit from a 30% off discount on an Annual Explorer pass, and roll in a trip to see Santa with a free gift for children (who are on the nice list, of course).
Immerse yourself in Christmas through the decades across three historic vessels, offering captivating stories of life at sea, period decorations and activities to transport you back in time.
The Christmas adventure starts on the legendary warship HMS Warrior, adorned with lantern-lit paths and festive garlands, where visitors can join Victorian sailors in song and discover the customs that brought cheer to the crew on chilly nights.
Next, immerse yourself in the gritty atmosphere of a First World War Christmas onboard HMS M33. Amidst the echoes of wartime, experience the poignant simplicity of a soldier’s holiday, from letters sent home to modest, heartfelt celebrations that sustained morale.
Then, travel forward to a nostalgic 1950s Christmas on HMS Alliance, where the submarine is decked out in retro holiday charm. Experience the classic sights and sounds that brought comfort to the crew beneath the waves and explore how families and sailors alike celebrated the season in post-war Britain.
Plus, this December local visitors can benefit from a 30% off discount on an Annual Explorer pass, and roll in a trip to see Santa with a free gift for children (who are on the nice list, of course).
Immerse yourself in Christmas through the decades across three historic vessels, offering captivating stories of life at sea, period decorations and activities to transport you back in time.
The Christmas adventure starts on the legendary warship HMS Warrior, adorned with lantern-lit paths and festive garlands, where visitors can join Victorian sailors in song and discover the customs that brought cheer to the crew on chilly nights.
Next, immerse yourself in the gritty atmosphere of a First World War Christmas onboard HMS M33. Amidst the echoes of wartime, experience the poignant simplicity of a soldier’s holiday, from letters sent home to modest, heartfelt celebrations that sustained morale.
Then, travel forward to a nostalgic 1950s Christmas on HMS Alliance, where the submarine is decked out in retro holiday charm. Experience the classic sights and sounds that brought comfort to the crew beneath the waves and explore how families and sailors alike celebrated the season in post-war Britain.
Venue
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Victory Gate, Hm Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LJ
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 on the following dates.
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- December 1st
- December 2nd
- December 3rd
- December 4th
- December 5th
- December 6th
- December 7th
- December 8th
- December 9th
- December 10th
- December 11th
- December 12th
- December 13th
- December 14th
- December 15th
- December 16th
- December 17th
- December 18th
- December 19th
- December 20th
- December 21st
- December 22nd
- December 23rd
- December 24th
- December 25th
- December 26th
- December 27th
- December 28th
- December 29th
- December 30th
- December 31st
- January 1st
- January 2nd
- January 3rd
- January 4th
- January 5th