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Discover the best top things to do in Hampshire, United Kingdom including Steamship Shieldhall, Tall Ship Experience, Hythe Ferry, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS M.33, Berthon Lymington Marina.
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1. Steamship Shieldhall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 286 reviews
The Steamship Shieldhall is the largest working steam ship in Britain. A member of the National Historic Fleet she serves as a sea going tribute to Britain's maritime heritage. As a passenger you too can experience the golden age of steam by booking on an excursion or visiting her in Southampton.
Reviewed By Nath74370 - Guildford, United Kingdom
The 2 of us enjoyed a fantastic time onboard the Shieldhall thanks to its amazing team of knowledgeable and friendly volunteers working in the engine room, on the bridge, at the shop/restaurant, on deck including a commentator on all landmarks we passed . They made a huge impression on my son who is a typical 'teen'. The vessel is very stable and I did not feel seasick, nor did I see the 3 hours pass by as we spent our time visiting the engine room as well as the bridge and every other part of the ship. We had a fab time! Suitable for e very age group.
2. Tall Ship Experience
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Join us for a Tall Ship Experience Day and enjoy a great day out sailing on board a stunning tall ship. A tall ship sailing experience day costs £145 per person including lunch.
Reviewed By Valstreet - Manchester, United Kingdom
He enjoyed it very much. Few hours on board sailing round the Solent. Hand's on experience. Staff helpful. Food not up to much. He would live to do it again.
3. Hythe Ferry
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4.5 based on 605 reviews
This scheduled ferry service operates every half hour between Southampton's Town Quay and Hythe Pier, passing by Ocean Terminal that is home of the QE2.
Reviewed By tonyinbrighton - Brighton, United Kingdom
It was a sunny day and having seen TA reviews we decided to visit Hythe and try the ferry. There is a market on Tuesdays where we found some good value plants, and also bulbs not generally found in garden centres so that was a good result. Hythe is small, has a friendly atmosphere and plenty of pay & display parking. On the day we were there the train/ferry service was operating hourly until 4:00pm when it reverted to the normal half hourly schedule. Cost was £7.50 return and takes about 10-12 minutes or so. Probably best to avoid rush hour. Good fun and nice people so worth a visit!
4. HMS Warrior 1860
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4.5 based on 2,444 reviews
As you arrive at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the stunning sleek, black lines of Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured warship, take your breath away. Warrior, launched in 1860, was the pride of Queen Victoria's fleet. Powered by steam and sail, she was the largest, fastest and most powerful ship of her day and had a profound effect on naval architecture. Warrior was, in her time, the ultimate deterrent. Yet within a few years she was obsolete. Restored and back at home in Portsmouth, Warrior now serves as a ship museum, monument, visitor attraction, private venue and more.
Reviewed By meganp913 - Dursley, United Kingdom
I visited with my young daughter and this was our first stop of the day. She really is still today an amazing ship. We spent a great deal of time looking around and found the volunteers on board most helpful and friendly. I highly recommend visiting the gentleman who does the knots at the front of the gun deck, he was brilliant and my daughter loved watching him work. We will certainly be coming back to visit again.
5. HMS M.33
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By ShaunL - Clanfield, United Kingdom
First time visit onto HMS M.33 and really impressed with its history and especially its involvement in the Gallipoli campaign. Built in Belfast in quick time the movie that plays in the engine room charts the history around Gallipoli and the role that the ship played. It has been restored to how it would have looked in the First World War and worth some time to look around. On the day I visited HMS Prince of Wales was on the jetty behind. The old and new of the navy together. That’s what makes the dockyard special.
