Visitor Information

The Mary Rose is based in the city of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. The city is easily accessible by road and rail and is an important port, particularly for ferries to France and northern Spain. Click on the aerial photo for more information.

• Opening Times
  
  The Historic Dockyard opens at 10am everyday throughout the year, except when closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
• From April-October: Last tickets to the attractions are sold at 4.30pm and the Dockyard gates are closed at 6.00pm.
• From November - March: Last tickets to the attractions are sold at 4.00pm and the Dockyard gates are closed at 5.30pm.
  
  For more information check the Historic Dockyard link below.

The Mary Rose is one of three historic ships based in Portsmouth and further visitor information, including details of ticket prices and opening hours, can be obtained from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Portsmouth is connected to London by the A3 and there are regular coach services from London Victoria. If arriving by car in the city, follow the signs for "Historic Ships", there is ample parking space close to the site.

There are frequent train services to Portsmouth from London Waterloo, the journey time being about 1 hour 30 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour station is less than five minutes walk from the Mary Rose Exhibition. You can find train times and prices from London Waterloo from:

• South West Trains
• The Trainline
• Railtrack

If you've enjoyed your visit to the ship and museum, or the website, please fill in our Visitors' Book

Tourist Information:

• Accomodata World of Travel - Travel, transport and accomodation information.
• Hampshire County Council Web Site - Tourism, leisure and much more.
• Portsmouth Tourism Guide - Prepared by the pupils of St Vincent College, Gosport, this is an excellent guide to tourism in Portsmouth.
• Tourist Guide - from Resort Guide UK
• The News - Portsmouth's Paper
• Southsea Guide - A really good guide to Southsea, covering everything from entertainment and restaurants to local schools.
• Portsmouth Museums and Records Service
• Travel Hotels England - Portsmouth Hotels. Whether you're looking for a holiday away or a business trip, booking your stay in Portsmouth couldn't be easier with Instant Confirmed Online Hotel Bookings.
• The Keppels Head Hotel - Dating back to 1779 the hotel is situated in Portsmouth's historic harbour area and Dockyard.
• BedandBreakfasts.co.uk - Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Inns and Hotels in the UK and Eire
• History Tourist - Cultutal and heritage vacation information for the UK
• Welcome to Portsmouth - aims to provide information for both visitors and residents covering a wide range of topics
• Artists Harbour - Our artist-friendly gallery shows regular exhibitions of contemporary, marine or old naval fine work from British and local artists.

 

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