Events

For high drama and explosive action, Fort Nelson is the place to visit! Enjoy large-scale historical battle re-enactments, exciting hands-on childrens activities and much, much more!

Daily Events

Don’t forget that in addition to the weekend and school holiday special events, we have an exciting programme of activities every single day, with gun-firings, guided tours and dramatic Historical Interpretations.

Select the date of your visit from our calendar below and see what events are on at Fort Nelson that day.


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Royal Armouries Grand Military Tattoo

Our annual military extravaganza!

06 September

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Did you know?

First commerical steel melting

Benjamin Huntsman of Sheffield is widely credited with the first commercial melting of steel in around 1740, using his crucible process. However, the melting of steel had long been practiced in central Asia and India and was known as Damascus steel.

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