HMS Warrior

Britain’s first warship with an all-​metal hull, the HMS Warrior (1860) is a beautifully preserved/​restored premium attraction, a must-​see for anyone even remotely interested in the history of ship-​building, and the wars that these ships fought in. It is part of the tremendous «Portsmouth Historic Dockyard» experience (It also includes the HMS Victory, the HMS M.33 and the WWII submarine HMS Alliance, plus several museums) which offers at least a couple of days worth of exciting sight-​seeing for adults as much as more the smaller fry.
First things first: If you want to do all of the Portsmouth Harbour attractions in one day (better make it the full day, i.e. 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the summer and to 5 p.m. in the winter), make sure to book the «all attractions» ticket *ONLINE*, which will save you money: E.g. the single adult ticket costs UKP 32.00 on the door, but just 25.60 online. The HMS Warrior as an individual attraction alone costs UKP 18.00.
While not as famous as Nelson’s HMS Victory, the Warrior is a tremendously imposing ship physically, and full of exciting details to explore. The whole body of the ship is fitted with historic cannons, cabin furniture, hammocks, tables, plates used by the sailors of the time, etc etc. It really conveys convincingly how both the officers and, in particular, the rank and file on this ship lived and worked at the time. It’s thrilling, sometimes disturbing to see tables with plates next to the cannons, next to the hammocks — eating, sleeping, fighting and dying in one and the same place. There are cabins for the officers, a map room.
You can visit all the decks (be careful on those steep steps between the decks — it’s almost inconceivable how sailors were supposed to run up and down those!) and photography is allowed everywhere in the ship. Since the lighting is much less low-​key than on the HMS Victory you’ll be able to make decent pictures even with smartphone and super zoom cameras.
If you have any questions while you’re exploring the vessel, there are several friendly guides on every deck who you can ask anything. Of course they’re friendlier towards single ladies than to single guys. ;)
Since HMS Warrior s only part of a large visitors’ experience, if you’re exhausted or hungry from your exploits there are several restaurants and cafés (sadly, no pub!) on the grounds of the dockyard nearby. Directly opposite of the Warrior you’ll find the quay where the Harbour Cruise and the free boat ride to the HMS Alliance depart (included in the all attractions ticket).
All in all this is a most exciting and intriguing tourist and historical attraction. Expect to spend 1 – 1.5 hours on the HMS Warrior alone.

Hubby & I went too a Wedding Reception on a Saturday night, the couple had actually got married in the Captian’s Cabin earlier on the day. There was only 2 pumps, lager & something else, cider or bitter can’t remember, wine & bottles of Becks which were expensive.
Music playing until The Band came on & they were extremely good, which I cannot remember the name off, the leader singer was very good, in fact so were the musician’s.
Because of the set up, it lost a bit on intimacy for a Wedding Reception. Parents visiting from Scotland, same Guide as previous, they really enjoyed going round & said the same as self that the Guide was very knowledgeable & came across very interested in his job. Lived in Gosport & worked in Pompey for many years, but never actually visited until now, after visit wondered why not? Thought it was more interesting than the Victory believe it or not. The Guide was very knowledgeable. A few ladders to go up & down, bigger than you expect, amazing how they lived. Well worth a visit

The visit to HMS Warrior is the best thing in Portsmouth Dockyard. You can wonder around the ship and ask the well-​informed attendants about the ship. Much better than he Victory where you will be whisked round by a serving RN rating who doesn’t know much more than he has been incorrectly informed.

HMS Warrior is a nice attraction when visiting Portsmouth, located in the Naval Dockyards this 1860’s ship was the first of its kind. Unlike HMS Victory this ship never saw battle and was well known for peace keeping. Lovely attraction to stop by and see, i managed to make a day of it and see the Dockyards, HMS Victory and Hms Warrior, Naval enthusiasts and children will love it. Days out with nothing planned? Perfect answer.