Saturday 30 July Sunday 4 September 2011
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to three of the most famous warships in the world HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose collection, but the site is more than that. Its the social history about life on board and in the wider society that really captures the imagination and with that in mind all 6 attractions will be celebrating games and pastimes this summer!
The National Museum of the Royal Navy will once again transform Victory Arena for their Big Game Weekend, on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August, 11am 4.30pm as visitors of all ages are invited to join in the fun and games with an impressive giant game of the classic Battleships, quoits, bowls, float a boat, face painting, the traditional game of uckers and other naval favourites from throughout the ages. Plus, for the older members of the family there is the opportunity to see Tokyo Rose with her Pacific war game in the Victory Gallery.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy are also set for a fantastic voyage through the fun filled stories and myths of sailors and the sea! Each week will provide a different tale, the chance to make things inspired by the story and to get your Story Book stamped to enter their special prize draw!
At Action Stations there are games a plenty and taking off in a helicopter and flying the Royal Marines into battle is something visitors will never forget. In fact, they might find it hard to remember its just a full size simulation one of dozens of hands on activities (including the UKs tallest indoor climbing tower, fitted with an automatic safety delay system) providing a taste of life in todays Royal Navy. Plus, visitors to the InterACTION gallery can send a message by semaphore, complete the Tangram puzzle, complete the sliding puzzle & build a bridge, complete with competitions and certificates!
HMS Victory will be positively vibrant as every Thursday in August there will be fun activities inspired by traditional sailor crafts and pastimes from knots and ropes, make do and mend, scrimshaw carvings to the opportunity to make your own game to take home.
The Mary Rose Museum will be playing traditional games, many of them found on board the Mary Rose with hands on activities for all the family, free mystery objects quiz for children visiting the museum and the chance to try on a costume and look good Tudor style!
Celebrating 150 years of service HMS Warrior 1860 will be having fun at the Victorian Seaside with thirty officers and crew on board for a weekend of naval traditions (Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st July, 10am 4.30pm) and seaside entertainment including sea songs, knot tying, street entertainers, Punch & Judy show, games & pastimes plus childrens activities and workshops.
There are also family activity areas at the National Museum of the Royal Navy and new this summer is Warriors gunroom where young sailors can have some R&R including costumed roleplay, toys, games and colouring.
Explorers can also learn history in fun ways with costumed interpreters, games, dressing up, crafts, trails and talks. Theres 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.
With all the added events, flexible family tickets for 5 (max 2 adults/seniors) with the validity of a year, plus a Harbour Tour; the Dockyard Apprentice and the Trafalgar Sail, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of the best value, full days out in the UK!
Listings
Summer Holidays
Saturday 30 July Sunday 4 September 2011
All school holiday activities are included with a valid attraction ticket unless otherwise stated. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 28 July Monday 1 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
How to Look Good Tudor Style!at the Mary Rose Museum
Try one of our costumes and step back in time. Why not bring your camera to capture the moment?
Free quiz for every child visiting the museum
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 28 July Sunday 7 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Tudor Games and Pastimesat the Mary Rose Museum
Hands on activities for all the family
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday 30 July Sunday 4 September
Daily 10.30am 4.30pm
Family Activity Areaon board HMS Warrior 1860
Warriors gunroom is now somewhere you can bring your young sailors for R&R including costumed role play, toys, games and colouring.
FREE with a valid ticket
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
10am 4.30pm
Victorian Seaside Weekend To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the commissioning of HMS Warrioron board HMS Warrior 1860
Join thirty Officers and crew on board for a weekend of Victorian naval traditions see gun drills, small arms demonstrations and Victorian messing including sea songs, knot tying, plus all the fun of the seaside street entertainers, Punch & Judy show, games & pastimes plus childrens activities, storytelling and workshops.
FREE with a valid ticket
Every Tuesday in August
11am 4.30pm
Macramé Workshopon board HMS Warrior 1860
FREE with a valid ticket.
All ages welcome.
Every Tuesday in August
11.30am 12.30pm
All Hands on Deckon board HMS Victory
What is a fid? Where would you find a holy stone? Join us for fascinating, themed object handling sessions on HMS Victory led by the Learning Volunteer Team.
FREE with a valid ticket.
All ages welcome.
For details please contact 02392 727581 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Every Thursday in August
11am 12pm
Tiny Tots Telescope Talesat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Come along to the Family Area for fun, seaside stories, singing and rhymes plus simple craft activities for little ones!
FREE drop in session for Under 5s and accompanying adults.
For further details please contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Tuesday 2 August Thursday 1 September
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
11am 4pm
Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!on board HMS Warrior 1860
All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the pier, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch and Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Plus learn about and play with Victorian style toys and board games.
FREE with a valid ticket
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Seven Seas Adventure Club at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
All aboard for a fantastic voyage through the fun filled stories and myths of sailors and the sea! Join us each week to explore a different tale, make things inspired by the story and get your Story Book stamped to enter our special prize draw!
All activities take place in the Museum and are free, drop in workshops.
All ages are welcome.
For further details contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Wednesday 3 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Treasure Islandat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Ahoy there! Join us all you marauding pirates for maritime mayhem inspired by the exciting stories of Long John Silver, Jim Hawkins and Captain Flint! Then find out how the Navy dealt with boisterous buccaneers in the past.
Wednesday 10 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
The Seven Voyages Of Sinbad The Sailorat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Sail the seven seas with Sinbad and play spot the sea monster with our ancient maps and charts. Then get inspired by the stories of giant whales, monster birds and shining treasures to make your own fantastic creation.
Wednesday 17 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Jason And The Argonautsat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Discover the world of the ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses through our magnificent figurehead collection. Then join Jason on his journey to find the Golden Fleece who will you meet along the way?
Wednesday 24 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
20,000 Leagues under the Seaat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Join us for a thrilling under sea adventure with Captain Nemo and the Nautilus on their journey to the lost City of Atlantis. Make stunning shell art based on magical seascapes and the museums own decorated nautilus shell.
Wednesday 31 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Gullivers Travelsat the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Gulliver is lost again! Follow his amazing adventures by making your own mini masterpiece from Lilliput and help us to get everyone home by inventing a navigational instrument inspired by those in the Museum.
Thursday 4 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Knots and Ropeson board HMS Victory
Try not to get tangled up as you use string and rope to make your own maritime creations.
FREE with a valid ticket, no booking required.
For further details contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Thursday 11 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Make Do And Mendon board HMS Victory
Have fun making your own fabric art and discover how to Make do and Mend just like a sailor!
FREE with a valid ticket, no booking required.
For further details contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Monday 8 Sunday 14 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
How to Look Good Tudor Style!at the Mary Rose Museum
Try one of our costumes and step back in time. Why not bring your camera to capture the moment?
Free quiz for every child visiting the museum
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 18 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Scrimshaw Carvingson board HMS Victory
Use special modelling materials to sculpt your own scrimshaw inspired by those created by sailors in the past.
FREE with a valid ticket, no booking required.
For further details contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Monday 15 Sunday 21 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Tudor Games and Pastimesat the Mary Rose Museum
Hands on activities for all the family
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult
Monday 22 Sunday 28 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
How to Look Good Tudor Style!at the Mary Rose Museum
Try one of our costumes and step back in time. Why not bring your camera to capture the moment?
Free quiz for every child visiting the museum
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 25 August
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Fun and Gameson board HMS Victory
Play games popular with sailors on Victory in the past, then make your own to take home.
FREE with a valid ticket, no booking required.
For further details contact 02392 727584 or email: events@nmrn.org.uk
Monday 29 August Sunday 4 September
11am 1pm & 2pm 4pm
Tudor Games and Pastimesat the Mary Rose Museum
Hands on activities for all the family
FREE with a valid ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult