After reading some of the reviews already written, they go into lots of great detail so I won't repeat whats been said, however I thought I'd write a review after recently visiting as there have been some changes..

I purchased an All Inclusive Gift Aid ticket for £19.50 from the historic dockyard website. However after purchasing I then discovered www.visitportsmouth.co.uk who give a 10% discount on the usual price so I'll remember them for future!

I purchased my ticket in advance so I received a barcoded printout which I took to the ladies at the ticket desk in the dockyard who exchanged for tickets and I was not required to queue...great start!

So, whats at the dockyard? Lots!

HMS Warrior
HMS Victory
Royal Naval Museum
Mary Rose Museum
Action Stations
Harbour Tours

However I suggest you check out the website www.historicdockyard.co.uk for more up to date information

Unfortunately when I visited in April 2010 the Mary Rose was no longer available for viewing as they are currently building a new boat shaped museum as part of a £35 million heritage project. However the good news is that she will be back for viewing in 2012...

The all inclusive ticket allows you access only once to the HMS Warrior and HMS Victory and allows one Harbour Trip. However the ticket is valid for 12 months from the date of issue so you can revisit the other attractions as many times as you like.

It is also worth noting that you don't have to pay to get into the dockyard, you only pay for the attractions so you could just wander in and have a look round at what is there without parting with any cash..

We went into the Georgian Tea Rooms which was very expensive (£4.75 for a tea and scone) and we did notice several people walk in, clock the prices and then walk out!

Next to the Tea Rooms was an antique shop which was huge and a real Aladdins Cave...if you like routing through 'stuff' then you will love this... as you can imagine most of it is linked to the Military but there are a few things which aren't....

The other good thing about this was that as I had booked online, I received a survey from the historic dockyard requesting feedback (needless to say I mentioned about the tea room prices) which I think was great....

We arrived at 10:15 and left at 4:30 and we still hadn't seen the Mary Rose Museum so it's definitely a full day out. On the day that we went there was also a show of Porsche cars for the day so an extra treat for the men! They do have events on throughout the year so I would recommende checking out their website before you book a trip.

I've given seperate reviews for the different attractions which are listed on dooyoo in case you want more information....