Summer Fun at Fort Nelson
Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Date: 21st Jul 2026 - 6th Sep 2026
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Price: Range from Assault Course - £3.50. Free admission to the Royal Armouries Museum and free trail. The Fort is a great place for a free day out with acres of ramparts and tunnels to explore, plus the amazing collection of artillery and big guns to discover.
Junior Assault Course
Our ever-popular assault course is back, packed with obstacles, challenges and plenty of adventures every day.
£3.50 per child, suitable for ages 3+. Pay on the door.
The assault course will be open daily from Tuesday 21 July to Sunday 6 September, from 10am to 4:30pm
It will also be open on weekends throughout June and July.
Families can spend a fun day out at the Victorian fort, exploring its tunnel, ramparts, and outdoor space, as well as a museum of treasures to discover.
The Fort is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery and historic cannon and houses museum galleries displaying 700 pieces from across the globe.
There are lots of picnic benches around the site, and the café and refreshment kiosk will be open every day for light meals, snacks and drinks.
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