This quaint Tudor-style museum contains a minstrel's gallery, creaky floorboards, old kitchens and one of Henry VIII's cannons, among thousands of other artifacts. It also allegedly contains the ghost of Anne Boleyn, who stayed here with Henry when the house was owned by Sir Richard Lyster, Lord Chief Justice of England. There is a replica Tudor-style garden at the back featuring a mulberry tree planted by Huguenots in 1570 that drips with fruit in the summer. On sunny days the garden is full of scented herbs and flowers, making it perfect for some quiet contemplation.

Situated on the northern frontiers of Portchester, Fort Nelson was built in 1867 by Lord Palmerston on the orders of the Royal Commission of the United Kingdom in a bid to deter foreign powers from invading their lands. Tours around the fort help you learn about the history of artillery, from ancient ornate weapons to modern firing systems, at this museum. You can also explore the fort's 19th Century underground tunnels, while regular artillery is in action too. Exhibitions such as Decorative Armour of the Knights of Malta are regularly held, along with special theme events like Thundering Hooves.

Located at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Mary Rose Museum was established in 1984 in honor of legendary naval warship 'Mary Rose' that served King Henry VIII for 33 years. The primary exhibit of the museum, it was built in 1510 and was the biggest vessel of its kind at the time, weighing about 500-tons in its prime. Primarily used only during wars, the ship sank in 1545 only to be only discovered 426 years later in 1971.

This museum in Southsea is dedicated to D-Day, the world's largest-ever seaborne invasion. Visitors are treated to the famous Overlord Embroidery, together with several fascinating audio-visual presentations and are provided with an insight into the everyday sights and sounds of wartime Britain. Examples of British military equipment and vehicles are on display, along with the personal memories of those who lived through the experience of the invasion.

This 16th-century fort in Southsea was built by Henry VIII in 1545 to protect Portsmouth from invading armadas. Today it houses an exhibition on the military history of the town of Portsmouth. Visitors to the castle enjoy an audio-visual show and static reconstructed scenes that give an idea of how life in the castle was during the 16th century. There are also displays of artillery, plus underground tunnels to explore.