Hms Victory

Went here as a guest of the Royal Navy. We didn’t go through the normal visitor entrance and we had a guided tour from a British Sailor.
First, I didn’t know the ship was not actually in the water. Second, the ship is much larger than what I thought. I think after seeing a few of the first American tall ships, I thought I knew what a ship of the line was supposed to look like, but this was huge. I cant remember the actual numbers, but I think it had something like 94 guns… don’t quote me, but it was a lot.
Seeing the historical side of how the Sailors and Officers lived during this time was amazing. How they ate, slept, conducted war… was all stunning. We went into Admiral Nelson’s cabin and wardroom. Again, to witness history like this cannot be properly described, it must be witnessed.
At the end, there was a small gift shop that was moderately priced. I would highly recommend a tour and a visit of this ship if visiting Portsmouth.

Not just one of the last remaining warships of its era, but one of the most important as well: The HMS Victory is a must-​see attraction which is part of the tremendous «Portsmouth Historic Dockyard» experience (along with the HMS which offers several days worth of HMS Warrior 1860, the HMS M.33 and the WWII submarine HMS Alliance, plus several museums) which offers several days of exciting sight-​seeing for adults as much as more the smaller fry.
First things first: If you want to do all of the Portsmouth Harbour attractions in one day (better make it the full day, i.e. 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the summer and to 5 p.m. in the winter), make sure to book the «all attractions» ticket *ONLINE*, which will save you money: E.g. the single adult ticket costs UKP 32.00 on the door, but just 25.60 online. The HMS Victory as an individual attraction alone costs UKP 18.00.
The HMS Victory is in superb shape (no doubt the result of extensive — and ongoing — preservation and restoration) and full of exciting details on deck and inside. Since the ship is not just fully fitted with historic cannons but also with all kinds of furniture, vintage tableware, hammocks, etc etc you will truly get an impression of what live on such a ship must have been like back in the day — minus sea disturbances, explosions and scurvy. The lighting is very low-​key (I imagine it must have been even darker inside back then).
You can visit all the decks (be careful on those steep steps between the decks — it’s almost inconceivable how sailors were supposed to run up and down those!) and photography is allowed everywhere in the ship. But because of the low lighting you might find it difficult to get sharp images if you only have a smartphone or a super zoom camera).
If you have any questions while you’re exploring the vessel, there are several friendly guides on every deck who you can ask anything. Of course they’re friendlier towards single ladies than to single guys. ;)
Since HMS Victory is only part of a large visitors’ experience, if you’re exhausted or hungry from your exploits there are several restaurants and cafés (sadly, no pub!) on the grounds of the dockyard nearby.
Also, in addition to the ship itself you will find a museum with a «Nelson Gallery» right next to it (it’s an independent attraction, so you’ll either need a new ticket or use your all-​attractions ticket — which you must have with you at all times because the staff will check it at every single attraction).
All in all this is a most exciting and intriguing tourist and historical attraction. Expect to spend 1.5−2 hours on the HMS Victory alone.

This is a must-​see if you’re in Portsmouth. I took my oldest boy there when we went to Salisbury to visit family. My father-​in-​law insisted we go to Portsmouth to the dockyard for the day, and it was an enormously wonderful experience. The HMS Victory ended up being my eldest boy’s favorite part of the entire 2 week trip to England and Wales (and this is a boy who loves Doctor Who, and went to the Cardiff Dr. Who exhibit!).
You’re able to walk the whole ship, which is really quite something. They have plaques on historic spots, and you’re able to easily take photos. All in all it was really a wonderful experience, and if you are there and don’t stop by you’re doing yourself a big disservice.

over all me and my boyfriend realy enjoyed looking round this ship but we hit a small snag he is 6foot tall and had to keep ducking because there are low beams EVERY where !! and i would warn people with bad backs to may be think before going on to the lower decks. that even if you are short you will still have to duck to git down some of the stairs and this gave me realy bad back ache the worst part is right at the bottom of the ship me and my boyfriend may well just walked on our knees as it was that low so be warned! the ship is in a very good shape plenty to see but unlike hms warrior you are not allowed to touch most of the things on the ship which was a shame and you have to follow the route marked you cant just wonder round.

A must see attraction if you are visiting Portsmouth.
The guided tour is brilliant and our guide made it entertaining for both kids and adults.
There is a real sense of history as you walk around the ship.
It really is awesome and a visit is best combined with other events on offer in the Historic Dockard to make it a great day out!

If your coming to Portsmouth do not leave until you have visited Nelson’s Flagship HMS Victory. You will not be dissappointed when you stop by, with a tour onboard the battle of Trafalgar museam ship and the views from the harbour are fantastic.
If your intrested in Naval history this is the first point of call. This is an attraction for all the family, reasonably priced. Fun for all.

I have seen this ship many times. Each time I am still left in awe of its beauty. The rigging is a work of art. It is 26 miles long, if stretched in a line! Its a shame they have no sails. It was £12 to go on the ship and visit the museum. On this occasion I didn’t stump up the cash. I think its a bit pricey!
Apparently Nelsons great, great, great, great grandson John Tribe had just visited the ship in June. I wonder if he was as short and great looking as his ancester?
In storehouse 10 it is possible to see remnants of the original sail. It shows the battle damage inflicted upon it during battle.