Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns.
This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m redevelopment to create a museum fit for the 21st Centrury.
Admission and parking are free – offering a great day out for all the family during the school holidays, and all year round.
Highlights include:
A breathtaking new glass-sided gallery – The Voice of the Guns – showcasing some of the Royal Armouries’ most famous exhibits.
Exciting new galleries, telling the history of the fort and the people and stories that shaped history.
State-of-the-art education centre – allowing children to see the past spring to life in a historic setting, but harnessing the latest technology.
Brand new visitor centre – including Café 1871, which is open to passers-by and walkers.
Fort Nelson is also licensed for weddings and has a large range of function rooms for private or corporate hire.
Contact Information
Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 6AN
Tel: +44 (0)1329 233 734
Fax: +44 (0)1329 822 092
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
TSE Member 2011
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Open All Year |
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| Open (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | ||
| Open (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | ||
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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