⭐ Pickle Night is back for 2026! Step aboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a truly nautical celebration commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar and the legendary HMS Pickle—the fastest ship at Trafalgar, which carried news of victory, and the loss of Admiral Lord Nelson, back to British shores.
Highlights
⚓ Step aboard HMS Warrior for an immersive night below decks
🍽️ Enjoy traditional mess-table dining
🍷 A pop-up bar and shop will be available for additional refreshments and keepsakes throughout the night
🎶 Expect camaraderie, controlled chaos, and plenty of laughs
🫡 Join a Gun Crew, take on a role, and live life as a sailor
🎤 Led by Master at Arms Martin Jakeman, bringing history to life
General Info
📅 Date and time: Friday 6 November at 7 p.m.
📍 Location: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
🍾 Includes admission to Pickle Night, a 2-course meal and a welcome drink
👗 Dress code: white trousers, blue-and-white striped top, straw boater hat (optional HMS Pickle tally)
Tallies also available to buy at the pop-up shop on the night
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
After a sell-out year, Pickle Night returns to HMS Warrior on 6 November 2026, promising another immersive, atmospheric, and unforgettable night at sea. Celebrating the legendary HMS Pickle and her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, this immersive below-decks evening features traditional mess-table dining, sea shanties, naval banter, and enthusiastic audience participation. Proceedings are led by your lively Master at Arms, Martin Jakeman, who brings the stories, etiquette, and humour of the lower deck vividly to life. Guests are organised into Gun Crews at each table, led by a Gun Captain, with individual roles assigned to give everyone a taste of life as a sailor. All hands on deck—grab your ticket while you can!
Highlights
⚓ Step aboard HMS Warrior for an immersive night below decks
🍽️ Enjoy traditional mess-table dining
🍷 A pop-up bar and shop will be available for additional refreshments and keepsakes throughout the night
🎶 Expect camaraderie, controlled chaos, and plenty of laughs
🫡 Join a Gun Crew, take on a role, and live life as a sailor
🎤 Led by Master at Arms Martin Jakeman, bringing history to life
General Info
📅 Date and time: Friday 6 November at 7 p.m.
📍 Location: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
🍾 Includes admission to Pickle Night, a 2-course meal and a welcome drink
👗 Dress code: white trousers, blue-and-white striped top, straw boater hat (optional HMS Pickle tally)
Tallies also available to buy at the pop-up shop on the night
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
After a sell-out year, Pickle Night returns to HMS Warrior on 6 November 2026, promising another immersive, atmospheric, and unforgettable night at sea. Celebrating the legendary HMS Pickle and her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, this immersive below-decks evening features traditional mess-table dining, sea shanties, naval banter, and enthusiastic audience participation. Proceedings are led by your lively Master at Arms, Martin Jakeman, who brings the stories, etiquette, and humour of the lower deck vividly to life. Guests are organised into Gun Crews at each table, led by a Gun Captain, with individual roles assigned to give everyone a taste of life as a sailor. All hands on deck—grab your ticket while you can!
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