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Heritage Open Days

Front view of Fort Nelson and battleship gun.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences and it’s all FREE.

Join one of our special tours of some of the behind-the-scenes places at Fort Nelson not normally open to the general public.

14 September and 15 September 2024

Tour times: 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Fort Nelson

Parental Guidance

Free

Capacity is limited to 20 people per tour

Stores and Artillery Hall Tours

This year we are offering a special opportunity to visit the stores followed by a guided tour of the Artillery Hall.

  • Tours last 60 minutes (30 minutes in the stores and a 30-minute tour of the Artillery Hall).
  • Capacity is limited to 20 people per tour, split into two groups of 10.
  • Tours must be booked in advance.

Accessibility: Unfortunately due to the location of the stores, these tours are not accessible.

FAQs

  • Tour times: 11am, 1pm and 3pm
  • Proof of ID required: To gain admission to the museum's stores you must complete a registration form and provide proof of address (utility bill, council tax bill, credit card or bank statement, less than 3 months old) and photographic ID (passport or driving licence). This ID check is for those aged 17+ only.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour to in order to complete the paperwork.
  • Suitable for ages 14+. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Bags are not permitted in the stores. Visitors will need to leave their belongings in a designated safe area.

Tickets

Tours are free but must be pre-booked. 

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