Fort Nelson

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

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

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 bit.ly/4hIyCSW #creamtea #afternoontea #treat #portsmouth #hampshire

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 bit.ly/4kB7iHX

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 bit.ly/4kB7iHX as we have limited visitor capacity on site. #easter #free #fun #easterholidays #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

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 education.fn@armouries.org.uk #education #schools #ks3 #ks4 #portsmouth #hampshire

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

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 bit.ly/4kcK3DZ #job #educationteam #opportunity #schools #portsmouth #hampshire

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 elizabeth.puddick@armouries.org.uk #VEday #VJday #WW2 #portsmouth

Looking for somewhere to take the children this weekend? Come to Fort Nelson! Admission is free. Book your free ticket at royalarmouries.org to guarantee your visit, as we have capacity limits on site. #free #dayout #halfterm #familyfun #portsmouth

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

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 bit.ly/3ZPXYWT #members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth

Tickets are going fast for our free Mystery at the Fort half term event. Find out more and book today at bit.ly/3DSdb2y #februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

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

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 bit.ly/3DSdb2y #februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire

Enjoy the benefits of being a member at Fort Nelson - discounts in the cafe, shop and free parking. Find out more at bit.ly/3ZPXYWT or email membership@royalarmouries.org #members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth

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

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 bit.ly/3YAByK3 #december #christmasiscoming #fort #free

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

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 bit.ly/3Ulm22e #christmas #festiveteas #treat #portsmouth #hampshire