Fort Nelson is now fully open
Term time: 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sundays
School holidays: 10am to 4pm Every day
Book now for general tickets
We recommend pre-booking tickets as we only have a limited number of walk-in tickets available.
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries’ national collection of artillery and historic cannon.
Step back in time and explore a fully restored Victorian fort with its high ramparts, original fortifications, massive parade ground and underground tunnels.
Explore our national museum housing over 700 pieces of artillery from across the world and spanning 600 years of history. See a 15th-century Turkish bombard cannon, a gigantic 200-tonne railway howitzer and the infamous Iraqi supergun.
With an exciting collection of big guns, stunning panoramic views, entertaining children’s activities, and a café serving delicious refreshments – there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Fort Nelson Festive fun at the Fort Wed 1 Dec - Thu 23 Dec 2021 Find out more
Fort Nelson Sold Out Sat 18 Dec - Thu 23 Dec 2021 Find out more
Fort Nelson Bringing the history of Fort Nelson to life Sun 16 Jan 2022 Find out more
