Come and explore the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with Eastleigh Coach Trips, found in the county of Hampshire. Discover legendary ships, fascinating galleries and unique artefacts at the only place in the world where you can explore 500 plus years of British navel history.
Immerse yourself in the lives and stories of crew members: from the Tudors to the Victorians, through to the 21st century.
Eastleigh Bus Station (Google Map)
9am
You will be spoilt for choice at Britain's best navel museum.
The Mary Rose Museum - Discover the extraordinary story of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, from her fateful last battle to her miraculous rediscovery at the bottom of the Solent over 400 years later.
HMS Warrior - Experience the golden age of steam aboard HMS Warrior, the crown jewel of the Victorian Navy.
Royal Navy Submarine Museum - Submerge yourself in the world of underwater exploration at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.
HMS Victory - Step aboard real-life history with a visit to the flagship of the Royal Navy – HMS Victory.
HMS M.33 - From Gallipoli to Russia, Monitor-class to minelayer, discover the unbelievable story of one of the last surviving British First World War ships still in existence.
Harbour Tour - Set sail on a Harbour Tour and get up close to the modern Royal Navy in a way few ever get to experience.
The Rest - Feel the thrill as you come face to face with naval warfare at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. - Take a step back in time and relive the story of the people who worked at Portsmouth Dockyard in the early 20th century. - Push yourself to the limits with Action Stations: Commando Experience! - HMS Victory: The Nation’s Flagship gallery tells the extraordinary story of this National Treasure from acorn to Icon. - Learn about the traditional craft of boatbuilding right in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Discover the real story of the Royal Navy over the last 350 years. Unravel what links the days of England’s ‘Wooden Walls’ to the state-of-the-art modern fleet that sails today. Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard website.
Our coach will leave Eastleigh Bus Station promptly at 9am in the morning where you can enjoy a pleasant drive in the southern English countryside travelling through the county of Hampshire. You will be given a brochure about Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and general information. It is important you read this as it will contain emergency telephone numbers and addresses. These will also be available on our website.
On arrival in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard you will be given instructions as to where the return journey will pick you up and at what time. Please do not be late as the coach will not wait for you and this will require you to make your own way home and at your own expence.
