All of the staff were very nice and friendly. The complex is large with apparently lots to see. However you need an interest in this specific type of history to thoroughly enjoy it. We went for a "Call The Midwife" tour which was great and well worth the price. The rope making building and demonstration was surprisingly interesting and well done. I didn't truly "love" the Dockyard merely because I wasn't as interested in most of it, but I didn't feel comfortable only giving 4 stars when this is a personal preference and the site and staff were overall great.
Lots of exhibits to see. highlight for me was going down in the submarine Ocelot very interesting. Everyone on site was extremely knowledgeable didn’t have to ask many questions which is always good. Couple of cafes/restaurants on site serving sensibly priced food. Try to avoid eating at peak times however as it took quite a long time to get to the table. Good facilities for children (even though I didn’t bring any) noticed a couple of play areas and children’s activities on site. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys looking round old ships and how they used to make the ropes, rigging and maintain them. Also had quite a few military pieces of machinery and Second World War vehicles & equipment. Would definitely revisit.
Thoroughly enjoyed or time there, approximately 3 hours , we had to cut short our visit as we had something else planned later in the day but will be revisiting in the spring to see the other exhibits.
The staff were all really pleasant, informative , and fun .We couldn’t wish for more.
The free parking and admission allowing you to visit all year around made it great value for money.
Excellent
We had such a good visit! Wish we'd left more time to explore as plenty to look at!
I wimped out on the submarine tour as I have a bad back and didn't want to try crouching through the holes but my 6'6" partner managed it fine!
Your ticket is valid for a year and unlimited? visits.
Parking super easy and free, few dodgy holes in the overflow car park though 😅
We got a nice sandwich, crisps and drink in the tea room, it was about £7 each.
Not sure what was on for the children, as it was kind of a date day.
All in all recommend it as a trip out, going to go back at some point but make it a whole day trip and not a few hours like we ended up doing!
What a place! Really enjoyed the day out here, staff are so knowledgeable about all the artifacts on display and the history some of them know Is amazing. Made to feel very welcome on each display.
Ropery was 100% the best display of the day.
Well be returning again soon,as the ticket has 1 year expiry date. Bonus 👍
Had 2 fantastic days with the family here. Really enjoyed all the exhibits, all of the staff are really informative and friendly. Really recommend the tour of submarine and rope making demonstrations.
Went to the gaming festival. Girls had a great day. It was pricey. Can of soft drink £2.50. highly recommend taking your own bottle. Free water tap to refill available. Everyone was really friendly and answered all their questions. All the staff were helpful.
Very nice place ticket expired 12 months, car park free first visit, ticket is better buy online is cheaper. You can visit there ships, submarine and many other maritime monuments
We went as part of our Call The Midwife Tour Coach Trip so our tickets were included in the overall price but it was just incredible! Learnt so much you can explore the battle ship, you have to book in for the tours around the Ropery and Submarine which I suggest you do! The Call The Midwife Tour was just AMAZING! If your a fan GO, DO IT! You won’t regret it! It’s a really big dockyard with wheelchair access and a little cafe with reasonable hot meal deals and children’s indoor and outdoor play area so it’s fun for all!
Very interesting experience. Excellent submarine and boats to walk aboard. The exhibition, Monsters of the deep, is beautiful. The staff were amazing and helpful. Annual ticket is well worth it.
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