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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.
| 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 |
| 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 *
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Admission | free |
Exit M27 motorway from Junction 11. Follow brown tourist signs for ‘Royal Armouries’.
Nearest mainline stations:
Portchester - 3 minutes away by taxi
Fareham - 10 minutes away by taxi
Havant - 20 minutes away by taxi