Overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, this restored Victorian fortress is packed with artillery from across the world. Highlights include a 15th-century Turkish bombard cannon, a gigantic 200-tonne railway howitzer, and the infamous ‘Big Babylon’ Iraqi supergun.

Fort Nelson is a fully restored Victorian fort and home to the national collection of artillery. In addition to 700 artillery guns on display, we have high ramparts, underground tunnels, and panoramic views over Portsmouth and the Solent. We regularly run special events for a range of visitors, including families during the school holidays.

Portsdown Hill is a long chalk ridge in Hampshire, England. The highest point of the hill lies within Fort Southwick at 131 m above sea level. The ridge offers good views to the south over Portsmouth, the Solent, Hayling Island and Gosport, with the Isle of Wight beyond.

Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN. Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery and historic cannon – the big guns – and is a great day out for all the family.

Fort Nelson is one of five Portsdown Forts. Built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission by Lord Palmerston to prevent a French land attack on the Portsmouth dockyard only 8 kilometres away, because the older Hilsea Lines at the bottom of the ridge were considered insufficient.

Jan 16, 2016 · Discover the fort’s intriguing history in the building itself and through the museum exhibits. Highlights of the collection on display include an innovative 15th-century Turkish bombard, a gigantic 200-tonne railway howitzer and the infamous Iraqi supergun.

Step back in time and explore a fully restored Victorian fort with its high ramparts, original fortifications, massive parade ground and underground tunnels, plus a national museum housing over 700 pieces of artillery from across the world and spanning 600 years of history – each with their own story to tell.

Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson Discover the national collection of artillery at Fort Nelson. Explore 19 acres of ramparts, outer fortifications, secret underground tunnels, and ammunition bunkers at this fully restored Victorian fort.

Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, PO17 6AN. One mile from M27, Junction 11. Follow brown tourist signs. Tel: 01329 233734 Fax: 01329 822092.

Discover our remarkable collection of big guns from the Middle Ages to the modern day. Explore 19 acres of ramparts, outer fortifications, secret underground tunnels and ammunition bunkers. Fort Nelson is not just about history. Use our atmospheric tunnels to …