MiniPort at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

16/02/2026

…and the rain has passed, the sun is trying to make an appearance…

Open daily 1200-1630 for half term, come and say hello…

13/02/2026

…and we’re off again… OPEN FOR HALF TERM…

Very excited to be back open next week, can’t wait to see happy faces afloat and bring the sound of laughter and light back to PHQ…

Be sure to read the menu on the ghostly pirate ship whilst afloat, if that’s your favourite boat…

25/10/2025

Lots to see and do at PHQ…

14/10/2025

So much to see and do at PHQ, and there is us, too…

02/10/2025

…a little after school visit to check over the boats this week with our daughter included fish and chips on the dock…

We are nearing the end of our season afloat for ‘25 & will next be open for a hopefully warm and sunny October half term, so why not come and see us then…

05/09/2025

…What a summer, hey...

We are now switching back to our 'weekends only' opening hours & will be available for some fun afloat at the following times in September, weather dependent

Saturdays
1200 - 1600
Sundays
1100 - 1500

These time will be from 13th September & may continue into October if the sun is still shining...

16/02/2025

Lots going on here at PHD this week and we are open too…

15/02/2025

… and just like that, we are back open…

The half term break has arrived and the team at Miniport are delighted to be back on the
mast pond making people smile ….

Come on down and get afloat

Open 1100-1645 daily this week

02/08/2024

After a visit to the new SHE_SEES exhibition in boathouse 4, why not pop along to the mast pond for some fun afloat in the sun…

🌊🚢 SHE_SEES is live in Boathouse 4! 🚢🌊

Step into history and be inspired by the incredible stories of women in maritime in our newly reimagined space.

✨ Discover Stories:

Beatrice Penfold (1916-1919): A war widow who balanced gruelling work and hours in the Block Mills with the care of her young son, breastfeeding him during lunch breaks.
Pioneering Female Apprentices (1968): Trailblazers who transformed an old toilet shed into their own facilities, marking the beginning of a new era.

🎥 Immerse Yourself:
Experience the captivating video and soundscape of contemporary portraits of women in maritime industries, led by the talented Emilie Sandy and Erna Janine. Their unique approach combines textiles and portrait photography to tell these powerful stories.

🌟 Interact with the space:
Join us at the Riding the Wave Wall and see yourself reflected in the ongoing journey of women in maritime, then, now and onward.
Leave your thoughts on the magnet wall.

🆓 Free Entry:
Visit us with a Historic Quarter Pass. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary exhibition that celebrates the resilience, creativity, and contributions of women in maritime. We can't wait to welcome you!



LRF Heritage & Education Centre University of Portsmouth

22/06/2024

Oh no, we have no power…

Unfortunately due to an electrical issue, our fleet are unable to operate this weekend, we are very sorry to say

Look forward to getting you afloat next weekend if we can…

30/04/2024

One for the parents…

Fancy a cruise, just arrived is our new cruise ship, let the kids take you for a ride…