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Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson
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 glass-sided gallery – The Voice of the Guns – showcasing some of the Royal Armouries’ most famous exhibits.
Exciting 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.
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.
Opening Times
Open 01/04/2013 - 31/10/2013
| Day | Opening 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 |
Open 01/11/2013 - 31/12/2013
| Day | Opening 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 |
* * Closed from 24 to 26 December 2012 *
Tickets information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Admission | free |
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
