Royal Armouries Fort Nelson

17/06/2026

Need an easy win for a family day out this Summer?

Head to Fort Nelson and let the kids loose on our exciting assault course!

They’ll climb, crawl, and conquer obstacles, while you enjoy the historic surroundings (or join in too 👀)

✨ Great for burning off energy
✨ Plenty of space to explore
📅 Every weekend - June and July. Daily 21 July - 6 September.

Remember to book your free admission ticket to site at www.royalarmouries.org and then pay £3.50 on arrival for unlimited time on the course.

16/06/2026

Our Education Team were delighted to get a letter from a pupil at Whiteley Primary School thanking them for a school workshop.

We wanted to share it with our Fort Nelson community.

Dear Fort Nelson,

Please can you give this letter to the people who were acting as Florence Nightingale, Lord Stern and The Gunner.

I thought you were amazing and not to mention fun. You were so good at staying in character.

You were funny and knowledgeable and it was my favourite school trip yet. You did a great job and I wanted to tell you that - thank you!

Find out more about our education workshops at https://bit.ly/448Y9PM

Whiteley Primary School Whiteley

14/06/2026

Fresh air, open space, and a fun challenge - our Assault Couse is open this weekend 😄

Head to Fort Nelson to run, climb, and take on the challenge of the course, against the stunning backdrop of the fort.

Book your entry free ticket to Fort Nelson at https://bit.ly/4omuf3V and pay £3.50 on arrival, for unlimited time.

The Assault Course is open every weekend in June and July. Daily 21 July - 6 September.

12/06/2026

Looking for something to do in the sunshine this weekend? ☀️

Theatre at Fort Nelson is the perfect spot for a family outing to watch Pinocchio this Saturday.

Illyria Theatre will perform the children's classic on 13 June at 6pm. Book tickets today at https://bit.ly/3S9dg9e

Pack up the little ones, enjoy the fresh air, and treat them to a magical live performance they’ll love.

11/06/2026

Our Crossbow Challenge is open and ready for action this weekend.

The range will be open every weekend in June and July and then daily in the school holidays - 21 July to 6 September.

Eight bolts for £8 – pay on arrival. Suitable for ages 8+ Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more at https://bit.ly/4a6bQCP

10/06/2026

Step back in time at Big History Weekend at Fort Nelson - free event.

Visitors will enjoy a journey through centuries of history, with interactive demonstrations, live reenactments, and hands-on activities for all ages.

The fun-filled event will feature:

• A Tudor falconry display
• Viking and Saxon skirmishes
• A Second World War dog search and rescue display
• Roman story telling sessions
• Gun-firing
• Face painting
• A Time Travellers trail

There's something for everyone at our Big History Weekend but tickets are limited, so don't miss out and book yours today at https://bit.ly/4nD72dp.

4 and 5 July 2026

09/06/2026

Looking for a fun treat for the kids? The sunshine is back at the weekend and so is outdoor theatre at Fort Nelson.

Illyria Theatre will perform Pinocchio on Saturday 13 June at 6pm. Book today at https://bit.ly/3S9dg9e

Pack up the little ones, enjoy the fresh air, and treat them to a magical live performance they’ll love.

Smiles guaranteed all around! 😊

08/06/2026

We have an exciting announcement 🎺

Our Crossbow Challenge is re-opening for the summer season - every weekend in June and July and then daily in the school holidays - 21 July to 6 September.

Eight bolts for £8 – pay on arrival. Suitable for ages 8+ Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more at https://bit.ly/4a6bQCP

07/06/2026

As Volunteers' Week draws to an end, we would like to thank every one of our amazing volunteers at Fort Nelson.

We have a wonderful team, who help to care and maintain the Royal Armouries collection, assist with our Education workshops and family events.

Our volunteers are an integral part of our team - a massive thank you to our incredible volunteers from us all at Fort Nelson.

06/06/2026

Fort Nelson Remembers – D-Day 82.

Today, we commemorate D-Day by reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

Fort Nelson has a D-Day exhibition with photos taken by The News of the Operation Overlord leaving Portsmouth, and films of local residents recalling their memories of D-Day.

Our recent Standing with Giants art installation was a powerful reminder of those who gave their lives on D-Day, fighting for our freedom.

We were honoured to welcome four D-Day veterans to see the poignant Standing with Giants tribute, whilst it was on display at the Victorian fort.

Fort Nelson has close ties with Portsmouth, from where so many sailed for D-Day.

Today, and every day - We Will Remember Them.