Disgusting Dockyard

25 October – 2 November 2025
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Step into the grubby underbelly of 18th-century naval life this Halloween half term.

At Disgusting Dockyard, you’ll discover what life was really like below decks from foul food and crude “first aid” to filthy routines and gnarly naval tales.

It’s interactive, hands-on (and yes, a bit yucky) perfect for curious minds with a strong stomach.

Meet a crew who’ll share grimy stories and show everyday tools and medical supplies (expect surprises). Handle, poke and prod real objects linked with life at sea, explore themes like naval hygiene (or lack thereof), weaponry, remedies, bodily functions, including the gross and the practical.

It runs daily from 11:00 to 15:00 as a drop-in event.