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Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson
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Royal Armouries
Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
PO17 6AN
Hampshire
England
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Aerial view of Fort Nelson (c) Royal Armouries
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Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Our library is open for research purposes by appointment only.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01329 233734
General information (Fax)
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01329 822092
General Enquiries
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fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Website
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www.armouries.org.uk
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Open
Open Daily April-October 10:00-17:00 (except Wed 11:00-17:00)
November-March 10:30-16:00 (except Wed 11:30-16:00)
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Closed
24th-26th December only
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Admission charges
Free entry. A small charge may apply for special events and some activities.
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Description
Fort Nelson is a superbly restored Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and the Meon Valley. It is also home to the Royal Armouries national artillery collection.
There are 19 acres to explore with secret underground chambers and tunnels. Daily big gun salutes, live costumed performances, professional guided tours, café and gift shop.
All year there are regular special events from historical displays to our action-packed Grand Military Tattoo
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Collections description
Fort Nelson also houses the world-renowned Royal Armouries collection of historic big guns and cannon, part of the National Museum of Arms and Armour. See the infamous Iraqi Supergun and its ancestor the Great Turkish Bombard of 1464. From the smallest cannon to the giants of the age of the battleship, visitors can see them all at Fort Nelson
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Articles
Royal Armouries launches final funding push to secure transformation of Fort Nelson
Opinion: Peter Armstrong of Royal Armouries on why cultural partnerships matter
Royal Armouries Calls For Partnerships To Tackle Knife Crime
From bunkers to helicopters: military themed events for Museums at Night 2010
Remembrance Day 2007 - UK Museums Remember The Fallen
Public To Get Their Hands On The Royal Armouries' Weapons
Remembrance Day - Museums Pay Tribute To The Fallen
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Trails
England Expects - On The Trail Of Admiral Lord Nelson
Exploring Anglo Sikh Heritage In The South East
Anglo Sikh Heritage In The South East
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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