Weddings onboard HMS Warrior
Enquire nowHMS Warrior: a once-in-a-lifetime wedding venue, steeped in over 150 years of history.
Begin your forever aboard HMS Warrior, a historic masterpiece, where your love story joins her enduring legacy. Imagine your grand entrance, walking her restored deck, exchanging vows in Victorian splendour. Celebrate with harbour views on the Upper Deck, then move to the Officer's Half Deck for an unforgettable evening.
Our expert team work with the very best suppliers and closely with you to craft every detail, from florals to catering, ensuring an extraordinary wedding. Licensed for civil ceremonies, HMS Warrior accommodates weddings of all sizes, year-round. Create a wedding as timeless as your love.
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Make Your Proposal Unforgettable on HMS Warrior
In today’s world of social media and sharing life’s biggest moments, your proposal is just as important as the wedding itself! Why not make it truly special with a breathtaking backdrop onboard HMS Warrior?
Pop the question in style—choose the elegant Captain’s Cabin or the scenic upper deck, with stunning views over Portsmouth Harbour. Our team will help you plan the perfect moment, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Your Exclusive Proposal Package Includes:
- 1 hour in the Captain’s Cabin or on the upper deck (weather permitting)
- A private and intimate proposal in a stunning historic setting
- A celebratory bottle of prosecco and bouquet of flowers
- An event manager to help plan & capture your special moment on your mobile
Why not updated your experience for an extra fee:
- Keepsake HMS Warrior personalised champagne flutes
- String Quartet or Shanty Band
- Professional photographer
Price: £250
Digital Walkthrough of HMS Warrior
Want to see the venue in advance? Our interactive 360° walkthrough lets you explore HMS Warrior so you can get an idea of how your special day could look.
Venue Details
Captains Cabin:
- Reception - 25
- Ceremony - 25
Officer's Half Deck
- Reception - N/A
- Ceremony - 90
Gun Deck
- Reception - 240
- Ceremony - N/A
We have a choice recommended suppliers that you can choose from for your special day. More information can be found in our brochure here.
You will find details of our recommended decoration specialists and florists in our Preferred Supplier List. For low key small decorative items, please discuss this with your Event Manager who will be able to advise further. Please note that helium balloons, confetti, dry ice, sparklers and candles are not permitted on the ship. We do however welcome alternative battery powered candles.
Discover our hand-picked suppliers
Each of our venues works with a select range of trusted, high-quality suppliers who understand how to protect our heritage venues and historic vessels, leaving you to relax and enjoy your bespoke occasion.
From caterers and cake makers, to musicians and décor specialists, work directly with our suppliers to build a unique package for you and your event.
Packages
Chart your course to wedded bliss with HMS Warrior's exquisite wedding packages. Choose from the intimate Captain's Package, the grand Admiral's Package, or create your own unique experience with Dry Hire. Explore the details below and find the perfect setting for your special day.
The Captain’s Package
Exchange intimate vows in the historic Captain's Cabin, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.
This exclusive package, for up to 25 guests, includes welcome drinks, canapés, and ceremony setup. Personalise the space with your own decorations and a curated playlist. £1,500, or £1,800 with upgraded drinks and canapés.
If you prefer full creative control, the Captain’s Cabin is also available as a dry hire option for ceremonies only, priced at £1,200.
The Admiral’s Package
Celebrate your love in grand style aboard HMS Warrior. Exchange vows on the historic Officer's Half Deck, followed by a memorable reception dining on authentic mess tables in the Main Gun Deck.
This comprehensive package accommodates 70 to 90 guests, featuring welcome drinks, a delicious three-course meal with prosecco toast, and an evening grazing board. Enjoy a DJ and dance floor, with tables and chairs set for your personal touches. Priced from £8,000, with options for additional guests.
If you would prefer creative control, the Officer’s Half Deck is available for dry hire, priced at £2,700 (peak season) or £2,400 (off-peak season).
Thank you
By choosing to host your event with us, you are doing more than just booking a uniquely memorable venue. You are actively contributing to the conservation of Britain’s naval heritage.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a charitable organisation, and all profit generated via venue hire is reinvested so that we can continue to preserve and improve our iconic ships, aircraft and submarines as well as our treasured collections and historic buildings for the general public to enjoy.
FAQs
Off-peak rates apply mid-week or from October to March, while peak season runs from April to September.
Our historic venues are very delicate due to their age and structure, requiring continuous conservation, therefore we ask that you work with our approved event suppliers who are experts in their field and know our venues as well as we do.
Yes, we are able to offer discount if you are a military personnel wishing to marry at one of our venues. Please let our Event Manager know upon enquiry and they will be able to discuss this with you in more detail.
The decks of our historic ships are sensitive to marking from sharp objects, therefore we ask that the heels of the shoes are larger than a 5p coin or that heel protectors are worn. These are available to purchase from us or you are welcome to bring your own.
You will find details of our recommended decor specialists and florists in our Preferred Supplier List. For low key small decorative items, please discuss this with your Event Manager who will be able to advise further. Please note that helium balloons, confetti, dry ice, sparklers and candles are not permitted on the ship. We do however welcome alternative battery powered candles.
We don’t have elopement packages yet, but we have spaces suitable for the smallest wedding to a large gathering and you can hire them for ceremonies only, on any day of the week.
By car:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is just off junction 12 of the M27, follow the brown and white signs to ‘Historic Dockyard’ which will lead you to our official car park which is located only 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate. If this car park is full there are others within close proximity at Gunwharf Quays and Havant Street.
If using a satnav device, please use the postcode PO1 3 LJ.
Public transport:
The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour, and then it is a 5 minute walk to Victory Gate
Contact us to start planning your wedding celebration
Grand Magazine
The Grand Magazine boasts incredible views across the naval dockyard and the Solent beyond creating the perfect backdrop for your special day. With its high vaulted ceilings and beautiful Georgian wood floors, get ready to wow your guests and dance the night away in style.
VIP Experiences and Private Group Tours
Get closer to our incredible collections through a wide range of experiences and private guided tours.
Whether you’re looking at purchasing a VIP gift experience for a loved one, or are a true naval enthusiast wanting to delve deeper behind the scenes, our historic ships, aircraft, and collections create the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience.