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1. Fort Nelson Events
New galleries, new visitor centre, new cafe, coming soon.
2. Museum for Hire
Experience this fully restored Victorian Fort built to protect the great naval harbour of Portsmouth and set in 19 acres of Hampshire countryside. Feel the noise and power of the great guns and discover a truly atmospheric and unusual setting.
3. Fort Nelson
| SUMMER | April – October |
| Daily | 10am – 5pm |
| except Wednesday | 11am – 5pm |
| WINTER | November – March |
| Daily | 10.30am – 4pm |
| except Wednesday | 11.30am – 4pm |
The Fort is closed 24-26 December
(inclusive)
4. Fort Nelson Education
Information for those planning a education group visit to the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
5. What's On
Come and discover for yourself the new galleries and displays, our new Cafe 1871 plus a brand new visitor centre. Admission will still be free of charge.
42 Events
1. Remembrance Day Salute
First World War gunfiring and poignant presentations for Remembrance Sunday.
2. Thunder of the Guns
Victorian uniformed gunners of the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers will fire the mighty 110 pounder gun at Fort Nelson at 12 noon and 2 pm.
3. Thunder of the Guns
Victorian uniformed gunners of the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers will fire the mighty 110 pounder gun at Fort Nelson at 12 noon and 2 pm.
4. INVADERS!
Come and meet the invaders who have tried to conquer our country through the ages.
5. D-DAY SALUTE
Commemorating the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
6. VJ DAY SALUTE
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of VJ Day.
7. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Special weekend activities
8. TRAFALGAR DAY GUN SALUTES
Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar.
9. TRAFALGAR DAY GUN SALUTES
Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar.
10. TRAFALGAR DAY GUN SALUTES
Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar.
11. DR TERROR AND THE VAMPIRE'S TOMB
Due to popular demand Dr Terror is back!
12. ARMISTICE DAY SALUTE
Armistice Day commemorations.
13. REMEMBRANCE DAY SALUTE
Remembrance Day commemorations.
14. REMEMBRANCE DAY SALUTE
Remembrance Day commemorations.
15. FORT FUN DAYS
Fun-packed activity days.
16. FORT FUN DAYS
Fun-packed activity days.
17. GLADIATOR SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
18. ANIMALS IN WAR
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
19. KNIGHT SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
20. PIRATES AHOY!
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
21. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
22. HUNTING HAWKS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
23. ANIMALS IN WAR
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
24. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
25. BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
26. LEECHES AND BONESAWS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
27. QUEEN VICTORIA'S FLEAS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
28. PIRATES AHOY
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
29. GLADIATOR SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
30. RAIDERS OF THE LOST FORT
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
31. TALES FROM THE TOWER
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
32. HUNTING HAWKS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
33. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
34. BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
35. FESTIVE FUN AT THE FORT
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
36. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
37. COMMANDO KIDS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
38. ROUNDHEADS & CAVALIERS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
39. Victorian 64-pounder Gun Firing
Portsdown Artillery Society will be firing the Victorian 64-pounder gun on the ramparts of Fort Nelson. There will be 3 firing times and each firing will be preceded by a talk by the Keeper of Artillery.
40. Victorian 64-pounder Gun Firing
Portsdown Artillery Society will be firing the Victorian 64-pounder gun on the ramparts of Fort Nelson. There will be 3 firing times and each firing will be preceded by a talk by the Keeper of Artillery.
41. Victorian 64-pounder Gun Firing
Portsdown Artillery Society will be firing the Victorian 64-pounder gun on the ramparts of Fort Nelson. There will be 3 firing times and each firing will be preceded by a talk by the Keeper of Artillery.
42. SMOKE AND THUNDER
As part of Culture 24’s Museums at Night 2013 the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson is offering an exclusive evening gun firing event.
6 Press Releases
1. Free day out for all the family... new-look Fort Nelson is unveiled
The Royal Armouries unveils its state-of-the-art new museum at Fort Nelson on Saturday (August 6) – home to the big guns.
2. Intrepid youngsters launch an armoured assault on Fort Nelson
Youngsters are being invited to beat the February half-term blues and let off steam by joining an “Armoured Assault” session at historic Fort Nelson.
3. Business as usual – Christmas still celebrated at Fort Nelson!
At Fort Nelson there’s a fun-packed programme to keep the kids occupied in both the run up to Christmas and during the traditional lull between the Big Day and the New Year.
4. Video footage of the Big Bang to launch Fort Nelson £3.5m Development
Cannon fire and spectacular pyrotechnic effects ensured the long-awaited redevelopment project went off with a “bang” as demolition works starts at the Victorian fort, high on Portsdown Hill, near Fareham.
5. “Big Bang” to launch the £3.5m redevelopment of Fort Nelson
The Trustees and Master of the Royal Armouries (RA) are inviting the public to experience the “explosive launch” of the £3.5 million project to revamp Fort Nelson.
6. Heritage Lottery Fund gives £2 million to redevelop Fort Nelson
Heritage Lottery Fund gives £2 million to redevelop Fort Nelson
Once Portsmouth’s protective barrier to French invasion in Victorian times and air attack during World War Two, Fort Nelson is now home to the national collection of historic artillery.