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PHQ
  • What’s On
  • Explore The Quarter
  • Charters & Hire
  • Our Charity
  • Contact
  • Donate
PHQ
  • What’s On
  • Explore The Quarter
  • Charters & Hire
  • Our Charity
  • Contact
  • Donate

Explore
The Quarter

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Explore acres of historic places and spaces across Portsmouth and at Priddy’s Hard in Gosport.

Access the Dockyard site with your free Historic Quarter Pass and uncover centuries of history at your own pace. Wander through beautiful gardens, discover local artists, or watch boat restoration in action at Boathouse 4.

Step into the exhibition in Boathouse 7, enjoy a bite to eat in one of our unique historic settings, or take to the water on a boat ride. With hands-on experiences, ever-changing events, and stories that shaped our Navy and our nation, there’s always something new to discover.

Access to our sites is free. Start planning your visit today.

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Plan

Plan your visit to Portsmouth Historic Quarter and unlock a world of heritage and culture.

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See

Step into centuries of naval and industrial history as you explore our iconic sites.

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Do

Get involved in the dynamic activities, events, and attractions at Portsmouth Historic Quarter.

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Eat

At PHQ, you are spoilt for choice when deciding where to stop for a bite to eat!

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Our buildings

Explore the 50 acres of heritage landscape on both sides of the water that make up the Portsmouth Historic Quarter.

Explore the built environment of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Priddy’s Hard in Gosport. Delve into the stories of these iconic buildings and their role in shaping our history.

OUR BUILDINGS
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Our vessels

Discover the indispensable role of small craft in military operations, and explore one of the largest collections of its kind. From powerful steamers and high-speed powerboats to swift sailboats, each vessel tells a unique tale of naval ingenuity.

Our Collection includes operational craft moored at our Boathouse 4 pontoon network.

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PHQ

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Contact

023 9282 0921 info@portsmouthhq.org

Address

19 College Road
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LJ

Opening Times

Dockyard Site

7 Days a Week
10am - 6pm
Last entry at 4:30pm

Boathouse 4

7 Days a Week
10am - 4:30pm
Last entry at 4pm

Supporters

regional growth fund
heritage fund
culture recovery fund
historic england
department for digital culture
Privacy Policy
Portsmouth Historic Quarter Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England No 1959490 | Charity Registration No 293188 | VAT Registration No 780 8538 94

Contact

023 9282 0921 info@portsmouthhq.org

Address

19 College Road
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LJ

Opening Times

Dockyard Site

7 Days a Week
10am - 6pm
Last entry at 4:30pm

Boathouse 4

7 Days a Week
10am - 4:30pm
Last entry at 4pm

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Privacy Policy
Portsmouth Historic Quarter Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England No 1959490 | Charity Registration No 293188 | VAT Registration No 780 8538 94