Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson

Royal Armouries
Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 6AN
England

Website

www.armouries.org.uk

E-mail

General Enquiries

fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

01329 233734

Fax

01329 822092

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson from the south

Fort Nelson is a superbly restored Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and the Meon Valley. It is also home to the Royal Armouries national artillery collection.

There are 19 acres to explore with secret underground chambers and tunnels. Daily big gun salutes, live costumed performances, professional guided tours, café and gift shop.

All year there are regular special events from historical displays to our action-packed Grand Military Tattoo

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Castle or defences

Opening hours

Open Daily April-October 10:00-17:00 (except Wed 11:00-17:00)
November-March 10:30-16:00 (except Wed 11:30-16:00)

Closed: 24th-26th December only

Admission charges

Free entry. A small charge may apply for special events and some activities.

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library with public access
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Licensed for weddings
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Our library is open for research purposes by appointment only.