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1. Fort Nelson History
The history of Fort Nelson, from its origin as one of Palmertson’s Forts to the present day as the home of the Royal Armouries national artillery collection.
2. Fort Nelson Events
Big guns
Gun firing
Large scale military tattoos and fly pasts
Explore underground passages
Children’s activities
Click here for more information about current events at Fort Nelson.
3. What is Artillery?
This gallery gives visitors an introduction to the history of artillery.
4. Make a Donation
HELP US HIT OUR TARGET!
Support our appeal to raise the remaining £300,000 towards the development of Fort Nelson and keep this fantastic Free Day Out for future generations. Each and every contribution makes a real difference.
5. History of the Collection
A history of the Royal Armouries and its collection from its founding in the Tower of London to the present day.
6. Conference & Event Facilities
The Royal Armouries also provides corporate and conference facilities at Fort Nelson and Leeds.
7. Events
For high drama and explosive action, Fort Nelson is the place to visit! Enjoy large-scale historical battle re-enactments, exciting hands-on children’s activities and much, much more!
8. Palmerston Forts Society
The Palmerston Forts Society has its headquarters at Fort Nelson and meets monthly.
9. Key Stage 2
Key stage 2 sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
10. The Victorians
What better place to study the Victorians then at the Royal Armouries in our Victorian Fort, Fort Nelson.
11. World War Two
Our World War II programme focuses on Portsmouth during the Blitz, the role of Fort Nelson and the “bigger picture”.
12. Key Stage 3
Key stage 3 sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
13. The English Civil Wars
Meet a Man at Arms, a Barber-Surgeon and an Officer of Horse! (with a real horse). There is nothing quite like the English Civil Wars extravaganza at Fort Nelson.
14. World War One
Examine real World War I artefacts, dress as soldiers (sorry, no trench-foot allowed), tour the Fort that was used as a transition camp before “Our Boys” went to France, and compete in fast-paced gun drill.
15. World War Two
Explore what really happened to Portsmouth during the Blitz. Find out what role your Great-grandparent’s had in this heroic time and experience the fire-power of a World War II gun.
16. Key Stage 4 History
Key stage 4 history sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
17. Gifted and Talented Groups
Fort Nelson lends itself to a wide variety of studies suited to Gifted and Talented pupils. These fun and exciting days are crammed full of teamwork, challenges and stimulation, that ends in the group building and firing their own Medieval trebuchet.
18. AS and A Level
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a number of sessions aimed at AS and A level students.
19. Leisure and Tourism
The Royal Armouries makes an excellent case study for exploring the setting up and operation of a major attraction. Students can investigate the Museum’s location, accessibility, marketing and customer services.
20. Forge
Part of this gallery represents a blacksmiths forge. Many of the earliest guns were made of wrought iron using traditional blacksmithing skills.
21. Foundry
This gallery is an atmospheric rather than exact recreation of two areas of the Royal Bronze Foundry at Woolwich during the late 18th century.
22. Fortifications
Fort Nelson is a historic monument, restored to how it would have been in the 1890’s.
23. Main Gate to Barrack Rooms
An overview of the areas of Fort Nelson open to visitors: from the Main Gate to the Barrack Rooms.
24. Officers' Mess
The Officers’ Mess displays at Fort Nelson.
25. Tunnels, Main Magazine, North Caponier
The tunnels, main magazine and north caponier are open to visitors at Fort Nelson.
26. North Mortar Battery
The North Mortar Battery is fitted with the correct armament of 13 inch cast-iron mortars which are fired on occasion by the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers.
27. Ordnance Society
The Ordnance Society was intended to promote, encourage and coordinate the study of all aspects of the history of ordnance and artillery.
28. Foundation and Key Stage 1
This new workshop, recently launched for Key Stage One school groups offers a fast-paced and interactive look at the life and work of Florence Nightingale.
29. Maps to Museum
Route maps to Royal Armouries Fort Nelson for visitors to download and print out.
30. Fort Nelson
Admission is FREE
Summer:
Daily: 10am – 5pm
(Wednesdays 11am – 5pm)
Winter:
Daily 10.30am – 4pm
(Wednesdays 11.30am – 4pm)
Closed 24-26 December
Tel: 01329 233 734
fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
31. Museum History
The Royal Armouries is Britain’s oldest museum, and one of the oldest museums in the world.
32. See us on Flickr
Our visitors love taking pictures of our museums and our fantastic objects. Now you can enjoy them too, using the Flickr® slideshow share function. Select one of our museums and see what our visitors love most about our museums and our beautiful objects.
33. Fort Nelson on Flickr
Explore the slideshow of photos found on Flickr® of our museum at Fort Nelson.
34. Fort Nelson on Flickr
Explore the slideshow of photos found on Flickr® of our museum at Fort Nelson.
35. Visit
Visitor information for all four of the Royal Armouries sites.
49 Events
1. Nelson's Birthday Salute
Event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Horatio Nelson.
2. Trafalgar Day Salute
Celebrating the 203rd anniversary of Nelson’s victory.
3. Trafalgar Day Salute
Gunfirings and presentations to commemorate the 203rd anniversary today of Admiral Nelson’s great victory.
4. Fort Nelson plans on show
HLF redevelopment plans for Fort Nelson are on display and open to the public – come and have your say!
5. Paranormal Programme: Ghost Talk
A ghostly talk including fort history and paranormal activity in the local area.
6. Paranormal Programme: Ghost Talk
A ghostly talk including fort history and paranormal activity in the local area.
7. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
8. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
9. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
10. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
11. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
12. Ghostly Investigations at Fort Nelson
Take part in a Paranormal Investigation at Fort Nelson.
13. Remember, Reflect, React
A month of remembrance for all those who sacrificed so much, and a chance to reflect on the consequences of warfare.
14. For the Fallen
A reading aloud from the Roll of Honour those members of Leeds citizenry who gave their lives during the Second World War.
15. Remembrance Day Salute
First World War gunfiring and poignant presentations for Remembrance Sunday.
16. Thunder of the Guns
Victorian uniformed gunners of the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers will fire the mighty 64 pounder gun from the ramparts of Fort Nelson.
17. VE DAY SALUTE
Commemoration of 65th anniversary VE Day.
18. INVADERS!
Come and meet the invaders who have tried to conquer our country through the ages.
19. D-DAY SALUTE
Commemorating the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
20. VJ DAY SALUTE
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of VJ Day.
21. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Special weekend activities
22. TRAFALGAR SALUTES
Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar.
23. DR TERROR AND THE VAMPIRE'S TOMB
Halloween activities
24. ARMISTICE DAY SALUTE
Armistice Day commemorations.
25. REMEMBRANCE DAY SALUTE
Remembrance Day commemorations.
26. FORT FUN DAYS
Fun-packed activity days.
27. FORT FUN DAYS
Fun-packed activity days.
28. GLADIATOR SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
29. ANIMALS IN WAR
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
30. KNIGHT SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
31. PIRATES AHOY!
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
32. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
33. HUNTING HAWKS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
34. ANIMALS IN WAR
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
35. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
36. BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
37. LEECHES AND BONESAWS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
38. QUEEN VICTORIA'S FLEAS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
39. PIRATES AHOY
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
40. GLADIATOR SKOOL
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
41. RAIDERS OF THE LOST FORT
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
42. TALES FROM THE TOWER
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
43. HUNTING HAWKS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
44. LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
45. BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
46. FESTIVE FUN AT THE FORT
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
47. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
48. COMMANDO KIDS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
49. ROUNDHEADS & CAVALIERS
Fort Fun Day for children 5+. No need to book – just drop in!
24 Press Releases
1. Intrepid youngsters launch an armoured assault on Fort Nelson
Youngsters are being invited to beat the February half-term blues and let off steam by joining an “Armoured Assault” session at historic Fort Nelson.
2. Business as usual – Christmas still celebrated at Fort Nelson!
At Fort Nelson there’s a fun-packed programme to keep the kids occupied in both the run up to Christmas and during the traditional lull between the Big Day and the New Year.
3. Video footage of the Big Bang to launch Fort Nelson £3.5m Development
Cannon fire and spectacular pyrotechnic effects ensured the long-awaited redevelopment project went off with a “bang” as demolition works starts at the Victorian fort, high on Portsdown Hill, near Fareham.
4. “Big Bang” to launch the £3.5m redevelopment of Fort Nelson
The Trustees and Master of the Royal Armouries (RA) are inviting the public to experience the “explosive launch” of the £3.5 million project to revamp Fort Nelson.
5. We will remember them
Britain’s oldest museum pays tribute to the nation’s war dead during November in a poignant month of Remembrance.
6. Lest we forget! Fort Nelson honours Britain’s war dead
Fort Nelson will ring to the sound of a gun salute to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 8 and also the 91st anniversary of Armistice Day on Wednesday, 11th November.
7. Heritage Lottery Fund gives £2 million to redevelop Fort Nelson
Heritage Lottery Fund gives £2 million to redevelop Fort Nelson
Once Portsmouth’s protective barrier to French invasion in Victorian times and air attack during World War Two, Fort Nelson is now home to the national collection of historic artillery.
8. Trafalgar Day gun marks anniversary at Fort Nelson
Trafalgar Day – marking one of Britain’s greatest Naval victories – will be commemorated at Fort Nelson later this month with the firing of a 204-year-old gun, of the kind used on board HMS Victory in 1805.
9. Seriously Spooky: Halloween thrills and chills at historic Fort Nelson
Dare you descend into the depths of Fort Nelson during the spookiest week of the year? The Royal Armouries are staging family events and ghost tours to mark the run-up to Halloween.
10. Celebrating Britain's Glorious Past!
Take a fascinating look behind the scenes at historic Fort Nelson as part of the National Heritage Open Days weekend. Enjoy guided tours of Fort areas not normally open to the public and witness the power and might of big gun firings by the PAV.
11. Science on timetable at Fort Nelson
The Royal Armouries (RA) has secured a £3,000 grant to help put science on the timetable at historic Fort Nelson.
12. Fort Nelson setting for big bangs this Easter weekend as Allied Troops battle for control in Second World War event!
Allied troops will launch a major offensive at Fort Nelson over the Easter weekend in a 1940s-style battle to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
13. Six impressive cannon go on display at Britain’s oldest museum
Six newly-restored cannon are due to be unveiled at the Royal Armouries (RA) Museum, Leeds, on Thursday 22 April – creating a “wow factor” as visitors arrive at Clarence Dock.
14. Sign up, Sign up! - Join Queen Victoria’s Army at Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday
Dress up as a Victorian and head down to the Royal Armouries Museum on Sunday, May 2, and Bank Holiday Monday (May 3) for a fun-packed children’s event at Fort Nelson in Fareham.
15. Commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE Day at Fort Nelson
A free day of commemorations to mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day will be held at Fort Nelson on Saturday, May 8.
16. A Night at the Museum – Fort Nelson by torchlight
Fort Nelson will resound to the sound of gunfire and muzzle flashes as the Royal Armouries fires a battery of guns to round off its Museum at Night event on Friday (May 14).
17. Schoolchildren to help launch public appeal for museum of the future
The Royal Armouries today launches a major public appeal to help safeguard one of Hampshire’s best-loved historic landmarks for future generations.
18. Meet the Invaders this Bank Holiday at Fort Nelson and enjoy new half-term children’s event!
Visit Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday (Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31) and meet the invaders who have tried to conquer our country through the ages.
19. FREE D-Day event at Fort Nelson – June 6
A free day of commemorations to mark the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be held by the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson on Sunday, June 6.
20. Biggest boys’ toys are rolled out for Fathers’ Day!
Make Fathers’ Day go with a bang – and witness the power and might of the Royal Armouries’ biggest guns – by enjoying a free day out at Fort Nelson, on Sunday (June 20).
21. Dangerously Entertaining kids’ days out at Fort Nelson this Summer!
Beat the summer holiday blues with the Royal Armouries’ fun-packed programme of kids’ low-cost events at Fort Nelson – featuring pirates, gladiators, commando courses, hunting hawks and even a Victorian flea circus!
22. Calling All Young Recruits – Commando Kids’ Fun at Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday
Test your skills on the junior commando assault course and the foam-dart shooting range; scale the impressive climbing wall and see a WW2 tank-style vehicle roar into life.
23. Honour Britain’s Forgotten Army on 65th anniversary of VJ Day
A free day of commemorations to pay tribute to the gallant efforts of Britain’s Forgotten Army will mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day at Fort Nelson on Sunday, August 15.
24. Fort Nelson transformed into museum for the 21st Century
A £3.5m project to transform the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson reaches a major milestone today (Monday, August 9) with the start of much-awaited building works.