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Festival of Christmas 2008
Welcome to A Victorian Festival of Christmas 2008
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November 10am - 6pm
SPECIAL TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. EXISTING ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKETS ARE NOT VALID DURING THIS WEEKEND.
EARLY BIRD OFFER, 10% DISCOUNT UNTIL 30TH SEPTEMBER 2008
With its snow-covered street, seasonal carols, Father Christmas, Christmas shopping and cast of Victorian characters, this hugely popular event is a delightful trip to Christmas past for all the family.
Wander through the European-style shopping village, Victorian Street, Georgian colonnades and discover superb quality gifts, fine crafts, festive food and drink at the biggest Christmas market on the South Coast.
Step back 150 years to celebrate Christmas with a cast of hundreds. Meet a host of colourful Victorian characters such as Scrooge, Mr Bumble and Queen Victoria herself and join in with the new and novel bawdy music hall of Fagin’s Tavern.
Children will laugh at the traditional street and fairground entertainments and music lovers will delight in traditional Christmas carols and marching bands.
A Festival of Christmas ticket includes free entry into the attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard*. Visit the world famous historic ships - HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 that have shaped British history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Home of the Royal Navy, other attractions include The Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, a hands on and hectic showcase for the modern Royal Navy.
The ticket price includes entry to all the festive entertainment on site plus the historic ships and museums.
* excludes Harbour Tours
Season Ticket holders: There is a special discount of 15% for Loyalty Club members, only available from the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre or by calling 02392 839766 option 2 then option 1.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Loyalty Club
Join the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Loyalty Club and receive a great range of exclusive benefits including TWO years unlimited entry to all the attractions.
Choose from either:
Admiral's Boarding Pass and get all the benefits plus FREE entry to events at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Captain's Boarding Pass and get all the benefits plus DISCOUNTED entry to events at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Benefits include:
* Free subscription to Semaphore Newsletter: includes breaking news, conservation and development from the Historic Dockyard, competitions and event information
* Friends and Family Discount: 25% discount for up to four people, including events.
* Invitation to Exclusive 'Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Loyalty Club' Events, including preview evenings, talks, lunches.
* Annual Update Invitation to attend an afternoon session on developments and plans for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
* Discounts to retailers at the Historic Dockyard
Standard Admission Ticket
Valid for UNLIMITED entry to HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations for 1 YEAR. (Excludes return on special event days) Valid for ONE entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Harbour Tours.
Please note: Tickets will not be sent out, you will receive a confirmation letter which can be exchanged for your tickets at our Group Check-in desk. This may take up to 5 working days.
Individual Attraction Tickets
Allows one entry to one of the attractions. Valid for one day only.
Please note: Tickets will not be sent out, you will receive a confirmation letter which can be exchanged for tickets at our Group Check-in desk. This may take up to 5 working days.
If you have any further enquiries about tickets or prices, please contact the Visitor Centre on 023 9283 9766.
*Annual Admission and Season Tickets are valid for Action Stations, Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum, Harbour Tour and The Dockyard Apprentice. Also valid for entry to the Trafalgar Sail (subject to availability).
**HMS Victory single ticket will also include a visit to the Trafalgar Sail display (subject to availability).
Souvenir Guide
Our Souvenir Guide tells the story of the magnificent ships Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, the historic buildings and docks which embody Britain's naval history, threaded together by the Royal Naval Museum and captures today's Navy with Action Stations. The Guide tells the history of the Navy and of the Dockyard over the last 500 years and describes the attraction at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which represents the era. A fascinating read in itself, it is a vital tool for getting the most from your visit.
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