Explore your local history with a visit to Fort Nelson and discover the national collection of artillery and the home of the big guns.
Fort Nelson is right on the doorstep of Portsmouth and Fareham – so come and support your nearby attraction on top of Portsdown Hill – admission is free.
Thank you to Cunning Running Software Ltd for this amazing drone footage of Fort Nelson.
Come and visit soon!
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@Fort_Nelson #DaysOut #Portsmouth @CunningRunning
We are open - we love having our visitors back and hope to see many more soon.
Remember to book your visit in advance at https://bit.ly/33ru7IX
@Fort_Nelson #Summer #Daysout
We are open - we love having our visitors back and hope to see many more soon.
Remember to book your visit in advance at https://bit.ly/33ru7IX
#Daysout Visit Hampshire Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
We look forward to welcoming you back from tomorrow!
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@Fort_Nelson #reopening #Portsmouth
We look forward to welcoming you back from August 11.
Book your visit today at https://bit.ly/33ru7IX
@Fort_Nelson #reopening #Portsmouth
We are missing you at Fort Nelson but we are not yet ready to welcome visitors back.
Please keep an eye on our social media channels for further news.
Thank you for your continued patience – we look forward to seeing you soon.
Dunkirk � Second World War
Eighty years ago today saw the conclusion of Operation Dynamo - the military and civilian effort to rescue the British Expeditionary Force and the French Army from capture by the German armed forces, which had successfully invaded France.
Here is an account of how the arms and armour of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force made the evacuation of the beaches at Dunkirk possible.
Fort Nelson is now home to a 12 pr gun and mounting - 12 pr Mk. V QF Gun (1930-1950) which was used during the operation.
#WW2 #FortNelson
Home Guard film
Eighty years ago today, Winston Churchill broadcast a call for Local Defence Volunteers (LDVs), later known as the Home Guard, to help defend Britain.
Meet the LDV’s newest recruit talking about his patrols on Portsdown Hill and around Fort Nelson.
Naming of Parts | VE Day 75 Remembrance | Royal Armouries
Staff at the Royal Armouries have made a film to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
We will remember them.
'Naming of Parts', by Henry Reed
WW2 video
Fort Nelson played its part in the Second World War and as we approach the 75th anniversary of VE Day, our Royal Armouries Live Interpretation Officer Andrew Balmforth, brings you a firsthand account of an infantryman who landed in the first assault-wave on 6 June 1944 ⚔️
Royal Armouries Donation Video
#GivingTuesdayNow
On this day of global generosity learn how you can help Royal Armouries make a difference.
One of our biggest concerns is in helping children who are falling behind in literacy. In this time of global uncertainty we are acutely aware that many children will be falling even further behind. Chloe from our education team at our Royal Armouries site in Leeds, explains more about how we hope to help.
Donate today (button or link https://buff.ly/2y7Nhq0) to help us achieve our aims.
1878 The War that Never Was
Due to popular demand, we've released a new showing for The War That Never Was on Saturday at 7.30pm! Now's your last chance to book yourself in for our immersive Victorian alt-reality experience ⚔️ 🛡️
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1878 The War that Never Was
🛡️FREE GIVEAWAY TIME🛡️ Win two tickets to a showing of your choice for our live-action performance of 1878:The War That Never Was (7th and 8th February). Simply like, share and tag a friend in this post for a chance to win https://buff.ly/2RLgc9c
The Rules ⚔️
Multiple entries are allowed and so is tagging multiple friends. The competition runs from Friday 24th – Midnight Sunday 26th January. We will announce the lucky winner on Tuesday 28th January.
10 lucky runners up will also get 10% off tickets 🗡️
1878 The War that Never Was
Man the barricades. Take arms. The French have invaded and the fate of the Empire is at stake https://buff.ly/30mvVzG
Special Sunday gun firing
Don't miss your chance to experience the power of the 13-inch mortar in the North Mortar Battery tomorrow, Sunday 8 September.
Uniformed detachments from the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers will fire the gun at 11 am / 11:30 am / 2 pm / 2:30 pm / 3 pm & 3:30 pm.
Further details are available on the Royal Armouries website: https://royalarmouries.org/event/sunday-gun-firings-2/
The 13-inch mortar in action
Don't miss artillery in action this Sunday, 28 April, in the North Mortar Battery.
Witness uniformed detachments from Portsdown Artillery Volunteers fire the 13-inch mortar at 11am / 11:30am / 2pm / 2:30pm / 3pm & 3:30pm.
Plan your visit here: http://ow.ly/Fl1q50qrHcG
Fort Nelson needs you!
Step back in time to 1878 this February & see if Fort Nelson is up to the task of defending Portsmouth against a French invasion ⚔️ 🇫🇷
Join us for a special after-dark promenade performance around the Fort as its underground garrison waits nervously, fending off French attacks & discovering that not everyone within its walls are as trustworthy as they seem.
With live gun-firing demonstrations & dramatic performances. Fort Nelson's Cafe 1871 will also be open for the evening serving drinks, snacks & light meals.
Tickets are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1878-the-war-that-never-was-tickets-49642466955
The War That Never Was
There's still time to get your tickets for '1878: The War That Never Was'! Join the fight for Portsmouth on the evenings of the 2nd & 3rd February in this interactive promenade performance through the historic fort!
The story so far…
Buoyed by its victory against Prussia in 1871, the French superpower is set on adding Great Britain to its empire. French troops have landed and are marching on Portsmouth. The home of the British navy must be defended at all costs. Fort Nelson’s underground garrison is waiting nervously for news of the French invasion; fending off the first exploratory attacks, and discovering that not everyone within the walls of the Victorian fort are as trustworthy as they seem…
Book your tickets online at: https://royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2018-02-02/the-war-that-never-was
1878: The War that Never Was
Don't miss out on getting your tickets for '1878: The War that Never Was'! Join the fight for Portsmouth in this exhilarating historic tour of the imposing Victorian fort and its underground tunnels by night.
The story so far…
Buoyed by its victory against Prussia in 1871, the French superpower is set on adding Great Britain to its empire. French troops have landed and are marching on Portsmouth. The home of the British navy must be defended at all costs. Fort Nelson’s underground garrison is waiting nervously for news of the French invasion; fending off the first exploratory attacks, and discovering that not everyone within the walls of the Victorian fort are as trustworthy as they seem…
Book your tickets online at: https://royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2018-02-02/the-war-that-never-was
