Fort Nelson, near Portsmouth, is home to the Royal Armouries’ national collection of artillery and historic cannon – free admission.
Please book your free ticket in advance to guarantee your visit and pay for parking on arrival at the reception desk.
Please note Fort Nelson ramparts are closed until further notice. Due to damage caused by the recent bad weather there will be no access to the ramparts until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For visits between 1st January and 31st March 2023
For visits between 1 – 16 April 2023
For visits between 18 April – 23 July 2023
Step back in time and explore a fully restored Victorian fort with its high ramparts, original fortifications, massive parade ground, underground tunnels, stunning panoramic views and exciting collection of big guns.
Explore the museum housing over 700 pieces of artillery from across the world and spanning 600 years of history, including a 15th-century Turkish bombard cannon, a gigantic 200-tonne railway howitzer, and the infamous Iraqi supergun.
We also have entertaining children’s activities, and a café serving delicious refreshments. It’s a great day out for the whole family – there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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