Portsmouth School Holiday Half Term Dates. 2012, 2013 and 2014 Term Times.

What to See and Do in Portsmouth.

Whether you're here for one hour, one day or to stay, Portsmouth has an exciting and varied range of attractions you'll want to visit again and again.

Take a walk around the city and you'll notice a striking contrast of old and new. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard stands close to Portsmouth's newest landmark, the Spinnaker Tower.

Portsmouth is home to a host of fascinating museums covering all aspects of Portsmouth's past as well as the award-winning Gunwharf Quays- with over 20 cosmopolitan bars, designer outlet shopping, nightclubs, a multiplex cinema and bowling.

Portsmouth Half Term Dates.

Portsmouth Half Term School Holiday Dates

University of Portsmouth Semester Dates

Half Term School Holiday Dates in Hants

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these Hampshire half term holiday dates are accurate, there are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

Historic Dockyard - Days Out in The School Holidays

Ask anyone to name the most famous warships in the world and Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860 are sure to feature. Their appeal endures because of the graphic and moving stories associated with them; being the favourite of Henry VIII; the victor at the Battle of Trafalgar and never firing a shot in anger during 10 long years of sea domination.

But it’s more than that. It’s the social history about life onboard and in the wider society; the bravery and heroism of generations of serving personnel and their families and their compelling stories; the technology that meant Britain led the world and the anecdotes which have fashioned our language for centuries.

Add the National Museum of the Royal Navy; interactive Action Stations; a Harbour Tour; the Dockyard Apprentice and the Trafalgar Sail and you have one of the best-value, full day’s out in the UK.

Explorers can learn history in fun ways with costumed interpreters, games, dressing-up, crafts, trails and talks. There’s also lots of space for children to explore in their own way, including indoor attractions to cater for that ever-changing British weather!

Those with a more serious interest in naval matters have ample opportunities to discover more and our expert guides are on hand to help.

Plus, much-needed refreshment is available in Costa Coffee, Boathouse 7 or the Georgian Tearooms and shops include national retailer Nauticalia, museum shops and Antiques Storehouse. Picnic areas are also available.

Ticket and visiting information is available on www.historicdockyard.co.uk or call 023 9283 9766

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