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Royal Armouries Museum - Fort Nelson
Royal Armouries Museum
Down End Road
Fareham
PO17 6AN
Hampshire
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Architecture
Decorative and Applied Art
Social History
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01329 233734
General information (Fax)
:
01329 822092
Website
:
www.armouries.org.uk
Open
Open Daily April-October 10:00-17:00pm
November-March 10:30-16:00pm
Closed
25th-26th December only
Admission charges
Free entry. A small charge may apply for some special events.
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
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
Articles
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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
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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