National Museum of the Royal Navy

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Celebrate your special day in our glorious Hampshire venues. From our stunning ships to our magnificent museums, each wedding venue provides a stunning and unique setting.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a magnificent collection of museums and galleries across the UK each with an incredible story to tell thanks to their historic venues, unique locations and a varied naval history. Whether you are planning a large celebration or an intimate ceremony, you will find the perfect venue amongst our celebrated museums and spectacular ships.

HMS WARRIOR, Portsmouth

The pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet, HMS Warrior offers an iconic and unforgettable backdrop for your wedding celebration. Launched in 1860, her timber frame tells over 150 years of history and is awaiting your special day to become part of it. Make an entrance and walk down the aisle on the ship’s beautifully restored deck and say ‘I do’ in Victorian splendour. Take your guests to the upper deck for your first glass of celebratory drink and capture the moments with the spectacular views of Portsmouth’s famous harbour in the background. The Gun Deck or Half Deck can transform into an impressive reception space for you to enjoy your first meal and dance together in an extraordinary atmosphere.

Warrior is licensed for civil ceremonies, and having spacious decks and intimate cabins, it can cater for weddings of all sizes. Exclusive hire of the ship offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience to share with your friends and family.

The Captain's Cabin and the Officers' Half Deck is licensed for ceremonies from 20 - 95 guests before moving upstairs to the Top Deck for open air drinks with views across the spectacular harbour. For your reception guests move downstairs to dine and dance the night away in the historic Gun Deck with space for up to 240.

This incredible venue provides the perfect setting for a truly memorable wedding. Ceremony and Reception or Reception only packages are available.

EXPLOSION MUSEUM OF NAVAL FIREPOWER, Gosport

Tucked away within a short drive or a few minutes boat journey from Portsmouth harbour, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower is nestled inside an 18th century armament depot with fantastic views across the Solent and the naval dockyard. This versatile space will be yours exclusively allowing you to create the wedding of your dreams - so let your imagination fly! For example, the camber basin offers the ideal spot for reception drinks and picturesque photographs that you will always treasure. Our stunning Grand Magazine - a gunpowder store originating from 1771 - boasts a magnificent vaulted ceiling and beautiful Georgian wood floors, perfect for wowing your guests at dinner. It is also equipped with lighting and sound systems for an unforgettable party. This flexible space can be divided so that you can move seamlessly from your ceremony to reception.

For your special day, you and up to 150 guests can enjoy the entire footprint of the museum – outside the camber basin for reception drinks and picturesque photographs, the museum galleries for you and your guests to explore, and exclusive hire of our stunning 18th century Grand Magazine for the wedding ceremony and breakfast.

National Museum of the Royal Navy at a Glance

Price Range

£3250 + VAT - £15000 + VAT

This historic venue blends its original charm, character, and Victorian splendor with the superb service of 21st-century hospitality. Warrior has flexible and spacious surroundings to cater for weddings of all sizes, and is licensed for civil ceremonies. Exclusive hire offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Commissioned in August 1861, HMS Warrior is both a unique and elegant venue, offering spectacular views of Portsmouth Harbour As you arrive at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the sleek black lines of Britain’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship are a permanent feature of the city’s skyline Packages available, reception hire or ceremony only hire Spectacular, historic maritime setting Reception Capacity ( Indoor / Outdoor ) : 240HistoricUnique Wedding VenueUnusualClassicFormal View More

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HM Naval Base (PP66), HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3NH