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Home to the Royal Armouries’ national collection of artillery. Follow @Royal_Armouries for tweets from Leeds & Tower of London.

Portsmouth
Joined August 2013
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
10 months
Welcome to May ☺️ We're enjoying the sunshine up on Portsdown Hill and here's our #viewofthemonth. Thanks to Marcin Jedrysiak from MJ Photography for this stunning aerial image. Admission free. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm. #viewofthemonth #mjphotography #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
11 months
Happy St George's Day - the Patron saint of England. St George is most widely known for slaying a dragon, so we thought today was a good opportunity to feature our Dragon Gun. Come and see it - we're open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission free. #StGeorgesDay #dragongun #artillery
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
11 months
Treat yourselves to a delicious afternoon tea at Fort Nelson this summer. Afternoon teas will take place on 29 June, 13 July, 17 August and 7 September. Find out more and book the £25 teas at https://t.co/9lfhFAgWq5 #creamtea #afternoontea #treat #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
11 months
Come and help our gnomes work out which flower they should plant with our new Easter gnome trail - free admission. Our Spring at the Fort activities also include nature bingo, have-a-go farm games and craft - 5 April to 21 April. Book tickets at https://t.co/X90nsKKY7T
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Come and enjoy the Easter holidays at Fort Nelson with a whole host of free, fun, Spring activities. Find out more and ore-book online at https://t.co/X90nsKKY7T as we have limited visitor capacity on site. #easter #free #fun #easterholidays #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Our Education Team has been trialling a new workshop - The British Civil War. The workshop is designed for children in KS3 and 4 - in line with the National Curriculum. To find out more email education.fn@armouries.org.uk #education #schools #ks3 #ks4 #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Hello March ☺️ Here's our #viewofthemonth and we're looking forward to welcoming Spring at the fort. Thanks to Marcin Jedrysiak from MJ Photography for this stunning image. Fort Nelson is open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. #viewofthemonth #mjphotography #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Would you like to join our education team at Fort Nelson? We have a new opportunity for an Education Officer for maternity cover. Find out more and apply at https://t.co/lUuOhb6iVL #job #educationteam #opportunity #schools #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
We are looking for historical re-enactors to take part in a special event to mark VE and VJ Day at Fort Nelson on 19 and 20 July. Any groups who would like to part please email Events Manager, Lizzie Puddick at elizabeth.puddick@armouries.org.uk #VEday #VJday #WW2 #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Looking for somewhere to take the children this weekend? Come to Fort Nelson! Admission is free. Book your free ticket at https://t.co/X1SecPSFZL to guarantee your visit, as we have capacity limits on site. #free #dayout #halfterm #familyfun #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Fort Nelson is a great place for a date - so bring your loved one this Valentines Day. Escape the crowds and enjoy quality time together walking on the ramparts and discovering history in a scenic setting - free entry. #valentines #valentinesday #date #perfectdate #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Become a member at Fort Nelson and enjoy benefits for a whole year. 👍Free car parking 👍20% discount in the café and kiosk 👍10% discount in the shop 👍Annual members events Find out more at https://t.co/UINGMTa4xo #members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Tickets are going fast for our free Mystery at the Fort half term event. Find out more and book today at https://t.co/zBSAt93fn2 #februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
When nature and the national collection of artillery come together. Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries collection of arms and armour - and also a haven for wildlife. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Admission free. #artillery #nature #gun #fort #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Calling all junior detectives! Are you up for a challenge this February half term? Come and help us solve a murder mystery at Fort Nelson. Find out more and book your free ticket today at https://t.co/zBSAt93fn2 #februaryhalfterm #free #familyfun #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Enjoy the benefits of being a member at Fort Nelson - discounts in the cafe, shop and free parking. Find out more at https://t.co/UINGMTa4xo or email membership@royalarmouries.org #members #discounts #history #museum #fort #portsmouth
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Come and visit the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery at Fort Nelson. Admission is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Thank you to our staff member, Gareth Palmer, for this stunning picture. #museum #history #nationalcollection #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Here's our view of the month for December. Come and visit our festive adventure trail, A Christmas Wish - free admission. Find out more at https://t.co/0i5OfRXSIA #december #christmasiscoming #fort #free
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
It's snowing at Fort Nelson ❄️☃️ Flurries of snow have been falling since first thing this morning at the Victorian fort, on top of Portsdown Hill. #snow #weather #winter #portsmouth #hampshire
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@Fort_Nelson
Fort Nelson
1 year
Come and enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Fort Nelson. The festive teas will be served on three Sundays in the run-up to Christmas - 24 November, 1 December and 15 December. Find out more at https://t.co/H3KiSN52gS #christmas #festiveteas #treat #portsmouth #hampshire
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