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Mystery at the Fort

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Woman in Second World War nurse uniform

Calling all super sleuths!

Are you up for a challenge this February half term?

Come and help us solve a Second World War mystery at Fort Nelson. Is there a spy among us?

Spy Hunt

Britain is involved in the Second World War. Enemy planes fly overhead bombing key cities, ports and military bases along the south coast.

The British Army is using Fort Nelson to store anti-aircraft ammunition. However, some unusual things have been happening at the fort recently.

A secret document was removed from a filing cabinet and not replaced properly. This document lists important information about the ammunition supplies stored at the Fort. Flashing lights have also been spotted coming from the Fort late at night. Could someone be signalling to the enemy planes overhead.

Military Intelligence believe that there is an enemy spy at Fort Nelson. Your orders are to investigate anything suspicious and identify the culprit.

We estimate that the activity can be completed in about 90 minutes.

All the actors will be playing specific characters and will be ‘in character’ for the duration of their performance*.

Museum Assistants will be available to support your ‘investigation’.

*All performances are in areas with no seating. Performances last up to 5 minutes.

Book your visit

  • Admission to Fort Nelson is free. Please pre-book tickets for all your party to guarantee your visit.
  • The Mystery at the Fort experience is suitable for families with school-age children. Children aged 6 to 8 years old may need some adult help.
  • The Mystery at the Fort event is only on weekdays from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026.
  • The Fort opens at 10am and closes at 4pm daily.
  • Choose your arrival time (10am to 11am, 11am to 12pm, 1pm to 2pm, 2pm to 3pm). Stay as long as you wish.
  • This is a free activity. A suggested donation of £3 will help to keep activities like this free in the future.
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