Imported
Rachel was our events manager and we honestly can't speak more highly of her, professional throughout with constant communication and extremely supportive. The venue fo
Lewis · 2025-07-22
HMS Warrior – A Truly Unique Wedding Venue in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Celebrate your love aboard HMS Warrior, one of Britain’s most iconic and historic wedding venues, set within the stunning Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. With over 150 years of maritime history, this beautifully preserved Victorian battleship offers an unforgettable backdrop for your big day. Walk the Warrior’s restored decks
- Venue type
- Unusual weddings
- Capacity
- 12–240 guests (240 seated)
- Ceremony licence
- Celebration only
About HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior – A Truly Unique Wedding Venue in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Celebrate your love aboard HMS Warrior, one of Britain’s most iconic and historic wedding venues, set within the stunning Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. With over 150 years of maritime history, this beautifully preserved Victorian battleship offers an unforgettable backdrop for your big day. Walk the Warrior’s restored decks for a dramatic entrance, exchange vows surrounded by authentic 19th-century grandeur, and toast your future with sweeping views of the harbour from the Upper Deck. In the evening, dine at original mess tables and enjoy your first dance in the striking Officer’s Half Deck. Licensed for civil ceremonies and available year-round, HMS Warrior is perfect for weddings of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to full-ship celebrations. Our experienced events team works with a trusted network of top local suppliers and will help you shape every detail, from stunning florals to bespoke catering. We offer flexible wedding packages as well as dry hire options, giving you full creative freedom and access to our recommended suppliers list. Whatever your vision, HMS Warrior promises a wedding that’s truly one of a kind.
Facilities, accommodation and access
- DJ facilities
- Live band facilities
- Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
- Exclusive use
- Evening reception facilities
- Alcohol licence
- Seated meal facilities
- Dance floor
- Buffet meal facilities
- Private catering allowed
- Entertainment licence
- Wedding coordinator
The venue in photographs
Finding us
HMS Warrior, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3QX, England
Reviews
5.0 average from 6 reviews
Imported
We both work in the maritime industry and so we thought HMS Warrior was a venue "on-brand" for us. Despite being a ship of war, we were so pleased with how it looked on the day. We couldn't believe how romantic and special it was. Of all the weddings/ wedding venues our guests had been to in their…
Eoin · 2024-10-13
Imported
We were very much struck with the professionalism of the Events team, in particular Laura who managed the day for us. She was extremely responsive, helpful, supportive and ensured that we had the most wonderful wedding day, including ensuring the Captain’s Cabin
Julie · 2024-03-07
Imported
The staff were brilliant before, during and after the wedding. They were very helpful and accommodating when we had to postpone last year- they provide so much that they are great value for money. The day was perfect and just what we wanted!
Sunnypinkhair87093 · 2021-09-22
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