Action Stations

Action Stations

Housed in the magnificent Boathouse 6, Action Stations offers a wide range of interactive displays and completes the Dockyard story by bringing visitors within reach of today's modern high-tech Royal Navy.

It even has the royal seal of approval from HRH the Duke of York, himself an ex-serving naval officer, who formally opened Action Stations in 2001. With a twinkle in his eye, Prince Andrew said of his visit... “I have spent a number of years in the Navy but I have never had so much fun in 20 minutes!"

Action Stations brings the modern Royal Navy to you, our visitors. Come and discover...

  • A mixture of physical challenges, simulators and technological experiments. Battle with the Royal Marines, command a warship or fly a helicopter.
  • One of the largest climbing towers in Europe.
  • Why the moon affects the tides and discover the amazing Magic Planet© which can show moving global climate and temperature patterns around the Earth - and beyond.
  • 27 exciting activities in the InterAction gallery bringing you an astronaut’s view of the world, the science behind propulsion and much more.

Part of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Venue Category: 
Maritime / Sea Life
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Historic Re-enactments
Playgrounds
Shows
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
Physical Education
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
Overall Rating: 
0
Educational Experience: 
0
Safety: 
0
Fun Factor: 
0
Value for Money: 
0
Venue Address: 
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LJ
United Kingdom

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