Fort Nelson Portsmouth

Book tickets for Standing with Giants: For your Tomorrow

100s of life-sized silhouettes representing soldiers, in a field at dawn with mist on the ground - photographer Amanda Walden

With over 19 acres of tunnels, ramparts and artillery to explore, Fort Nelson is a space where imaginations can run wild.

Overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, this restored Victorian fortress is packed with artillery from across the world. Highlights include a 15th-century Turkish bombard cannon, a gigantic 200-tonne railway howitzer, and the infamous ‘Big Babylon’ Iraqi supergun.

There’s plenty for all ages to enjoy, including free family activities, an onsite café and regularly changing exhibitions.

Book Tickets

Free Entry

Opening Times

Term-time: 3 September to 24 October
Open Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 5pm

School Holiday: 25 October to 2 November
Open daily 10am to 5pm until 31 October
10am to 4pm 1 and 2 November

Getting Here

Portsdown Hill Road,
Portsmouth
PO17 6AN
United Kingdom

Standing with Giants: For Your Tomorrow - Book Tickets Now

Standing with Giants: For Your Tomorrow in Normandy. Photograph by Amanda Walden, courtesy of British Normandy Memorial

From 22nd October to 25 January Fort Nelson will host 'For Your Tomorrow - The People's Tribute' an installation of 1,475 life-sized silhouettes, created by charity Standing with Giants in tribute to the servicemen under British Command and 50 French Resistance Fighters who lost their lives on D-Day.

Our October half term event Halloween Fun at the Fort will be going ahead as planned with spooky games and fun activities for all the family 25 October to 2 November and we will also be running a Christmas Experience, Albert Bear's Christmas Adventure, from 2 December to 4 January.

We recommend you pre-book your free tickets which give you general admission to the museum, any activities taking place and access to 'For Your Tomorrow - The People's Tribute'.

Book Tickets for 25 October to 2 November

Book Tickets for 2 December to 4 January

Book Tickets for All other dates 22 October to 25 January