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Venue Hire at Fort Nelson

aerial view of Fort Nelson and it's surroundings

A unique venue within the Portsmouth cultural landscape.

Fort Nelson is one of four Palmerston forts, strategically positioned along the chalk ridge of Portsdown Hill, and is one of the best surviving examples of a 19th-century Victorian fort. This fully restored Victorian fort was built to protect the great naval harbour of Portsmouth and is set in over 19 acres of glorious Hampshire countryside. The spectacular views of Portsmouth Harbour, the Meon Valley and South Downs National Park make it a unique place for your special event.

Portsdown Hill Road,
Portsmouth 
PO17 6AN
United Kingdom

line drawing of the layout of Fort nelson hire space

Detail of Hire Space

1 - Our impressive Officers’ Mess is steeped in history, and
furnished with unique heritage pieces. It’s the perfect room to
use for welcome drinks for a party or event.

2 - The Ante Room has been restored to its full Victorian
splendour and has magnificent views of the Solent and the
Isle of Wight from its large picture window.

3 - The charming ‘Point of the Redan’, originally the officers’
billiard room, is a multi‐functional space and suitable for a
range of activities. The room layout is flexible and there is
access to the Palmerston Suite for break‐out groups and/or
refreshments.

4 - The Palmerston Suite provides the ideal space for break out
groups and/or refreshments.

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