Weddings onboard HMS Warrior

HMS Warrior: A Wedding Venue Like No Other

Step aboard HMS Warrior and begin your journey together on one of Britain’s most historic and atmospheric wedding venues. With over 150 years of maritime heritage, this iconic ship offers a truly unique setting where your love story becomes part of her enduring legacy.

Make a breathtaking entrance along her beautifully restored deck, exchange vows in the opulent Victorian surroundings, and celebrate with panoramic harbour views on the Upper Deck. As evening falls, dine on authentic mess tables and dance the night away in the grand Officer’s Half Deck.

Licensed for civil ceremonies and open year-round, HMS Warrior welcomes weddings of all sizes. Our dedicated team collaborates with the finest local suppliers and works closely with you to bring every detail to life—from floral design to exquisite catering.

Choose from our thoughtfully curated packages or opt for dry hire for full creative freedom, using our handpicked list of trusted partners. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, get in touch today to start planning your special day.

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We recommend this venue for:

Intimate Weddings
Large Weddings

Celebrate your Special Day with Wedding Venue Hire at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

Discover our wedding packages

Captain's Package

Step into the timeless elegance of the Captain’s Cabin aboard HMS Warrior, where rich history meets intimate romance. With its elegant interior and views across Portsmouth Harbour, this refined space offers a charming and private setting for a truly memorable ceremony.

What’s Included:

Welcome drink after the ceremony (prosecco or bottled beer)
3 glasses of prosecco, bottled beer or soft drink per guest
Six canapés per guest
Ceremony set-up with tables and chairs
Registry signing area
Dedicated event manager & catering staff
Your music playlist (or live musicians welcome at your own arrangements)
Bring your own flowers & decorations

Package Details:

Capacity: Up to 25 guests including the wedding couple
Time: 3:30pm–6:00pm | Ceremony at 4:00pm

Prefer to plan every detail yourself? The Captain’s Cabin is available for ceremony-only dry hire with the flexibility to work with our wide range of recommended suppliers.

Admiral's Package

Step aboard HMS Warrior and immerse yourself in naval history as you say "I do" on the Officer’s Half Deck before dining on original mess tables in the Main Gun Deck. As the sun sets, take to the upper deck (weather permitting) for stunning photo opportunities with sweeping views of Portsmouth Harbour.

What’s Included:

Welcome drink after the ceremony (prosecco or bottled beer)
Three-course meal from our fixed menu with toast prosecco
Tea, coffee & macaron to finish
Grazing board in the evening (Choose from Greek, English, or Charcuterie)
DJ & dance floor area
Full bar service
Full set-up: tables, linens, glassware, cutlery
Dedicated event manager & catering team
Bring your own flowers & decorations

Package Details:

Capacity: 70 day guests inc Bride & Groom | Up to 50 evening guests
Time: 4:30pm–11:30pm | Ceremony at 5:00pm

Want full creative control? HMS Warrior is available for dry hire, with the flexibility to work with our wide range of recommended suppliers.

Proposal Package

Pop the question in style—choose from HMS Warrior or HMS Victory, 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.

What’s Included:

1-hour exclusive hire for a private proposal
A celebratory bottle of prosecco and bouquet of flowers
An event manager to help plan & capture your special moment on mobile

Package Details:

Time: Monday-Sunday
Want to upgrade for an additional fee? We can help you make your moment even more special. Choose from the following:
- Keepsake HMS Warrior or HMS Victory champagne flutes
- String Quartet or Shanty Band
- Professional photographer

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Testimonials

We have very proud family connections to the Royal Navy and military. The ship was a poignant part of our day - lending us an intimate venue and atmosphere for the ceremony and incredible photo opportunities including climbing the rig for photos with our 5 children. Having a moment to catch our breath and have a glass of bubbly in the Captain's cabin was a very special moment too

Olly & Nicki
Testimonials

We were brainstorming where we could have our wedding and I joked that it could be on HMS Warrior. I love the dockyards and it’s always been a massive childhood place for me. Johnny said I wonder if you can get married on board. Once we looked into it, it became apparent that it’s possible so from that moment our mind was made up! Best decision ever

John & Alice
Testimonials

Our first flat together was across the road from the dockyard and we had a roof terrace that overlooked the Warrior so it was our view every day when we started the next stage of our life together. We chose HMS Warrior as we wanted a venue that we would be able to wander past and reminisce about our wedding in years to come and also a place that meant something to us both.

Ben & Chloe

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.

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.

Explore HMS Warrior

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 current serving military personnel wishing to marry at one of our venues for dry hire only. However, please note we are unable to offer military discount on our packages.

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

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