Fort Nelson

Home to the Royal Armouries’ national collection of artillery. Follow @Royal_Armouries for tweets from Leeds & Tower of London.

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Welcome to May ☺️ We're enjoying the sunshine up on Portsdown Hill and here's our #viewofthemonth.

Thanks to Marcin Jedrysiak from MJ Photography for this stunning aerial image.

Admission free. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.

#viewofthemonth #mjphotography #portsmouth

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Happy St George's Day - the Patron saint of England.

St George is most widely known for slaying a dragon, so we thought today was a good opportunity to feature our Dragon Gun.

Come and see it - we're open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission free.

#StGeorgesDay #dragongun #artillery

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Treat yourselves to a delicious afternoon tea at Fort Nelson this summer.

Afternoon teas will take place on 29 June, 13 July, 17 August and 7 September. Find out more and book the £25 teas at https://t.co/9lfhFAgWq5

#creamtea #afternoontea #treat #portsmouth #hampshire

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Come and help our gnomes work out which flower they should plant with our new Easter gnome trail - free admission.

Our Spring at the Fort activities also include nature bingo, have-a-go farm games and craft - 5 April to 21 April.

Book tickets at https://t.co/X90nsKKY7T

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Come and enjoy the Easter holidays at Fort Nelson with a whole host of free, fun, Spring activities.

Find out more and ore-book online at https://t.co/X90nsKKY7T as we have limited visitor capacity on site.

#easter #free #fun #easterholidays #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

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Our Education Team has been trialling a new workshop - The British Civil War.

The workshop is designed for children in KS3 and 4 - in line with the National Curriculum.

To find out more email [email protected]

#education #schools #ks3 #ks4 #portsmouth #hampshire

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Hello March ☺️ Here's our #viewofthemonth and we're looking forward to welcoming Spring at the fort.

Thanks to Marcin Jedrysiak from MJ Photography for this stunning image.

Fort Nelson is open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.

#viewofthemonth #mjphotography #portsmouth

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Would you like to join our education team at Fort Nelson? We have a new opportunity for an Education Officer for maternity cover.

Find out more and apply at https://t.co/lUuOhb6iVL

#job #educationteam #opportunity #schools #portsmouth #hampshire

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We are looking for historical re-enactors to take part in a special event to mark VE and VJ Day at Fort Nelson on 19 and 20 July.

Any groups who would like to part please email Events Manager, Lizzie Puddick at [email protected]

#VEday #VJday #WW2 #portsmouth

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Looking for somewhere to take the children this weekend? Come to Fort Nelson! Admission is free.

Book your free ticket at https://t.co/X1SecPSFZL to guarantee your visit, as we have capacity limits on site.

#free #dayout #halfterm #familyfun #portsmouth

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Fort Nelson is a great place for a date - so bring your loved one this Valentines Day.

Escape the crowds and enjoy quality time together walking on the ramparts and discovering history in a scenic setting - free entry.

#valentines #valentinesday #date #perfectdate #portsmouth

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Become a member at Fort Nelson and enjoy benefits for a whole year.

👍Free car parking
👍20% discount in the café and kiosk
👍10% discount in the shop
👍Annual members events

Find out more at https://t.co/UINGMTa4xo

#members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth

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Tickets are going fast for our free Mystery at the Fort half term event.

Find out more and book today at https://t.co/zBSAt93fn2

#februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

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When nature and the national collection of artillery come together.

Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries collection of arms and armour - and also a haven for wildlife.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Admission free.

#artillery #nature #gun #fort #portsmouth #hampshire

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Calling all junior detectives!

Are you up for a challenge this February half term? Come and help us solve a murder mystery at Fort Nelson.

Find out more and book your free ticket today at https://t.co/zBSAt93fn2

#februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

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Enjoy the benefits of being a member at Fort Nelson - discounts in the cafe, shop and free parking.

Find out more at https://t.co/UINGMTa4xo or email [email protected]

#members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth

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Come and visit the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery at Fort Nelson.

Admission is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Thank you to our staff member, Gareth Palmer, for this stunning picture.

#museum #history #nationalcollection #portsmouth #hampshire

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Here's our view of the month for December.

Come and visit our festive adventure trail, A Christmas Wish - free admission.

Find out more at https://t.co/0i5OfRXSIA

#december #christmasiscoming #fort #free

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It's snowing at Fort Nelson ❄️☃️

Flurries of snow have been falling since first thing this morning at the Victorian fort, on top of Portsdown Hill.

#snow #weather #winter #portsmouth #hampshire

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Come and enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Fort Nelson.

The festive teas will be served on three Sundays in the run-up to Christmas - 24 November, 1 December and 15 December.

Find out more at https://t.co/H3KiSN52gS

#christmas #festiveteas #treat #portsmouth #hampshire