The Best Sight in Portsmouth, The South

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We've compiled the best of the best in Portsmouth - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Mary Rose Museum

Fodor's Choice

Though managed separately, this museum is part of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and houses the Mary Rose, the former flagship of Henry VIII's navy and the world's only 16th-century warship on display. Built in dockyard more than 500 years ago, the ship sank in the harbor in 1545 and remained there until raised in 1982. An accompanying exhibition displays artifacts retrieved from the seabed ranging from the ship's large guns to personal possessions like surgeon's tools, tankards, bowls, nit combs (for removing lice), and games.

Main Rd., Portsmouth, PO1 3PY, England
023-9281–2931
Sight Details
£36 (includes admission to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard); £46 with two other Dockyard attractions; guided tour £15

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