As part of our joint event with HMS Warrior, we invite you to explore Christmas through the ages, with Victorian Christmas onboard HMS Warrior and a celebration of Tudor Christmas traditions brought to life at The Mary Rose. 

At the Mary Rose Museum, this event will immerse you into...

Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience which explores archery in Tudor times.

Discover how a Tudor arrow was made step by step, explore the museum with a guided, behind the scenes tour of our collection. Enjoy refreshments in our wardroom and access to our exterior VIP balcony. 

What is a yule log? 

What is the Lord of Misrule? 

How many days of Christmas did the Tudors celebrate?

Who ate golden boars’ heads and what on earth is wassailing? 

Find out with our Tudor Christmas Trail which uncovers the many wonderfully festive, and sometimes peculiar...

Take part in Christmas Candle Making with our Hands on History craft sessions. 

Create your very own Tudor inspired candle from beeswax, take it home and enjoy the cosy candlelight, and warming scent of honey.

Free activity - with a valid Mary Rose/Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket.

Please note: no...

Every month we hold Relaxed Opening or Lights Up mornings, where from 10am-12 noon the lights in the museum will be at a higher level, and sound effects will be turned down. As always our wonderful team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to guide you through the...

Every month we hold Relaxed Opening or Lights Up mornings, where from 10am-12 noon the lights in the museum will be at a higher level, and sound effects will be turned down. As always our wonderful team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to guide you through the...