FORT NELSON IN WWI
Monday 6 August 2012 at Fort Nelson
- Starts at: 12:00am Monday 6 August 2012
- Finishes at: 12:00am Sunday 19 August 2012
- Suitable for: Everyone
- Event type: Family Activity
DAILY
6 – 19 August
ACTIVITY AREA
10.30am – 3.30pm
WWI themed craft activities plus come and try on WWI Uniforms
SANDBAG RACES
11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
£2
How fast can you build a sandbag wall?
Come and have a go!
PRIZE TRAIL – EXPLORE THE WORLD AT FORT NELSON
Find the flags and solve the puzzles.
GUN FIRINGS
12 Noon & 3pm
Free
Experience the noise and power of one of our big guns firing. Today’s gun is the 18-pounder Field Gun used in the First World War.
GUIDED TOURS
10.45am & 2.45pm
£1 per person
Discover the history of the Fort
Join our expert guide for a fascinating tour.
SPECIAL WEEKEND
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 August
Weekend highlights will include WWI equipment handling sessions with our experts, races (how fast can you build a sandbag wall?), gun firings by costumed volunteers, face-painting and various games and activities.
