Heritage Open Days

Sep 11 2008 - Sep 14 2008

A national event organised by the Civic Trust, which allows free access to buildings and the unseen collections of the Historic Dockyard.


FREE. 
All tours must be booked in advance.
Please contact 023 9283 9766 to reserve a place.
 


Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 September 11am
Behind the scenes at the Mary Rose
Behind the scenes at the Mary Rose Ship Hall and reserve collection


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 10am & 3pm
Tour of Boathouse 6
at Action Stations
Tours about the history of Boathouse 6 up to the present day, including Action Stations and InterAction gallery.
Some areas within the tour are not accessible by a lift.


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 11am & 2pm
Tours of Boathouse 5
A look at the Victorian Boathouse which houses the Mary Rose collection.


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Flying Flags and Cunning Codes
on board HMS Victory

A unique opportunity to learn about signalling on the Poop Deck of HMS Victory. A chance to visit this area which is not usually open to the public and get to grips with how messages were sent during the Georgian period.
Maximum of 30 people per session


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm
Behind the scenes tours at the Royal Naval Museum
Join our curators and experts for our popular behind the scenes tour of the Museum buildings and collection stores.


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm
Trace the Footsteps of Nelson
A fascinating glimpse into the hidden architectural gems within the working Naval Base.
This tour must be booked by Wednesday 10 September.


 


Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 1pm
Tour the Dockyard’s Oldest Building
Take a guided tour of the Porter’s Lodge (1708), the Historic Dockyard’s oldest building and learn about the life and times of the Porter who unlocked the gate, rang the Muster Bell - and kept a very good cellar!


 

Heritage Open Days

Other General events

Other Heritage Open Days events

Model Boat Weekend
(Sep 27 - Sep 28)
October Half Term/Black History Month
(Oct 25 - Nov 02)
Voyage East: Lantern procession & Fireworks
(Oct 27 - Oct 31)
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