Summer Fun at Fort Nelson
Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Date: 21st Jul 2026 - 6th Sep 2026
Time: Daily 10am - 5pm
Price: Range from Free Entry - with paid for summer activities A packed summer of fun awaits visitors to Fort Nelson with the return of the ever-popular Assault Course and Crossbow Challenge to the Victorian Fort.
Little adventurers will love playing on the assault course with its obstacles and challenges which are suitable for ages 3+. Tickets cost £3.50 on arrival to the Fort.
Older children, aged 8+ can take aim at the crossbow range, where visitors can shoot eight bolts for £8. Suitable for ages 8 + but children aged 8–16 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The fun activities for all the family will run daily during the school holidays from Tuesday 21 July to Sunday 6 September.
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries National Collection of Arms and Armour and houses museum galleries displaying 700 pieces of artillery from across the globe.
As a national museum, admission to the Fort is free but visitors are asked to pre-book their tickets online in advance at Summer at Fort Nelson | Royal Armouries as the site has capacity limits, and the school summer holidays are always a busy time at the Fort.
Families can spend a fun day out at the Victorian fort, exploring its tunnel, ramparts, and outdoor space and a museum of treasures to discover.
New for this summer season, visitors can enjoy freshly made pizzas from the kiosk on the Parade Ground while taking in the stunning views over Portsmouth Harbour. The café will also be open as usual, serving a range of food and drinks.
With family-friendly activities, fascinating history, spectacular views and great food, Fort Nelson offers a memorable day out for visitors of all ages this summer.