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Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 6AN

Tel: 01329 233734

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Opening Times

Open (1 Nov 2023 - 30 Mar 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Open (1 Apr 2024 - 30 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December.
Last admission 1hr before close.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Exit M27 motorway from Junction 11. Follow brown tourist signs for ‘Royal Armouries’.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest mainline stations:
Portchester - 3 minutes away by taxi
Fareham - 10 minutes away by taxi
Havant - 20 minutes away by taxi

Events

Friday, 29th March 2024 - Sunday, 14th April 2024

Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 - Tuesday, 2nd April 2024

Thursday, 4th April 2024 - Thursday, 4th April 2024

Tuesday, 9th April 2024 - Tuesday, 9th April 2024

Thursday, 11th April 2024 - Thursday, 11th April 2024

Free Easter fun at Fort NelsonFree Easter fun at Fort NelsonBirds of prey will be back flying high above Fort Nelson for four special free days of fun during the Easter holidays.
more info

Friday, 24th May 2024 - Sunday, 1st December 2024

D-Day 80 Events at Fort NelsonD-Day 80 Events at Fort NelsonD-Day 80 will be marked at Fort Nelson with a host of events including a special exhibition, artillery trail and a D-Day weekend.
more info

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdmissionFree

Free entry. Car parking £3.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Induction Loop System
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Picnic Site
  • Refreshments Available

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Highchair(s) available
  • Indoor children’s play area
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

  • Audio Tours
  • Conference facilities
  • Gift shop
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours
  • Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
  • Meeting rooms
  • Open all year round
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Team / Corporate Activities

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking (free)

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups
  • Information Point

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      998
    • Very Good
      318
    • Average
      47
    • Poor
      6
    • Terrible
      3

    Recent Reviews:

    • UbiqueRE
      Winchester, United Kingdom
      Amazing place.
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th January 2024
      For a free afternoon out you really cannot beat Fort Nelson, I've paid £20 admission to see places with less than a quarter of what Fort Nelson has to offer. Exhibits are well presented, interactive... Read full review
    • Matthew H
      Highly recommend
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 24th March 2024
      An extremely enjoyable trip, staff were kind and helpful. We brought a ticket for a guided tour and even though we were the only two people there and it was still an amazing and immersive experience... Read full review
    • G4348EEhelenh
      A grand day out - the £5 hour long tour really elevated our enjoyment and experience of this Victorian Fort.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 25th March 2024
      A wonderful day out! Free (£3 car park) with outstanding views over both Portsmouth Harbour and The South Downs. A regular visitor, I decided to take a £5 tour to understand more about the... Read full review

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