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Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson is a superbly restored Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. It is home to the Royal Armouries national artillery collection with over 350 historic guns on display.
There are 19 acres of grass ramparts, underground chambers and tunnels to explore as well as daily gun salutes, costumed interpretations, professional guided tours, and cafe and gift shop. Throughout the year there is also an extensive special events programme.
Fort Nelson is also licensed for weddings and has a large range of function rooms for private or corporate hire.
Opening Times
Opening 2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
Opening 2010 1 Apr 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Opening 2010 1 Nov 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
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
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- Some no smoking areas
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Induction Loop System
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Indoor children’s play area
- Outdoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- Off-road parking
- On Site Car Parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic area
- Picnic Site
- Refreshments Available
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Audio Tours
- Conference facilities
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for weddings
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Team / Corporate Activities
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
- Information Point
