Fort Nelson Events
FREE DAYS OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY!
Discover a new Fort Nelson now!
After an exciting multi-million pound redevelopment this unique Victorian fort has been transformed into a museum for the 21st century.
Come and discover for yourself the new galleries and displays, our new Cafe 1871 plus a brand new visitor centre. Admission will still be free of charge.
We look forward to seeing you
Events coming soon:
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THE LAST STAND
3 May 2013 to 1 October 2013 at Fort NelsonThis exhibition documents physical remnants of the second world war in the British isles and Northern Europe.
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NAPOLEONIC GUN FIRING
23 June 2013 at Fort NelsonUbique Right of the Line and HMS Loire will be firing guns from the Napoleonic period.
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NAPOLEONIC GUN FIRING
23 June 2013 at Fort NelsonUbique Right of the Line and HMS Loire will be firing guns from the Napoleonic period.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
30 June 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
THE GREAT GUNS OF FORT NELSON
27 July 2013 at Fort Nelson
Explore the history of the Victorian heavy artillery which protected Portsmouth from invasion by Napoleon III. Includes a guided tour.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
4 August 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
THE SUPERGUNS
17 August 2013 at Fort Nelson
Join Nick Hall as he reveals the stories behind the biggest guns ever made, from the medieval siege of Constantinople to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
1 September 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
CONSERVING THE GREAT GUNS
7 September 2013 at Fort Nelson
Join Matthew Hancock for a behind the scenes look at how Royal Armouries cares for the national collection of artillery.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
29 September 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
SEMINAR: HEARTS OF OAK - TUDOR CANNONS
12 October 2013 at Fort Nelson
Immerse yourself in the world of Tudor artillery, including guns used on the Mary Rose and join our experts for a day of lectures, tours, handling and firing demonstrations.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
20 October 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
27 October 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
10 November 2013 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
23 February 2014 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
SUNDAY GUNFIRINGS AT FORT NELSON
23 March 2014 at Fort Nelson
Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers and Ubique Right of the Line.
