


Sat 04 Jul
|Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson at Portchester
Enjoy loads of exciting displays and demonstrations, including a Second World War artillery firing demonstration, Tudor falconry displays, a Saxon-style horse show, Viking and Saxon skirmishes, a Second World War dog search and rescue display, Roman storytelling sessions, and much more.
Time & Location
04 Jul 2026, 10:00 – 05 Jul 2026, 17:00
Fort Nelson, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd, Portchester, Portsmouth, Fareham PO17 6AN, UK
About the event
Enjoy loads of exciting displays and demonstrations, including a Second World War artillery firing demonstration, Tudor falconry displays, a Saxon-style horse show, Viking and Saxon skirmishes, a Second World War dog search and rescue display, Roman storytelling sessions, and much more.
Explore living history camps, watch demonstrations and shows from various periods of history, and have a go at some fun activities.
This is a free event. All tickets must be pre-booked. Please book a ticket for everyone in your party. Children under 3 years of age don't need a ticket.
Parking is £3 per vehicle. Please pay at reception on arrival.
Please consider making a donation. As a charity, your support helps us continue offering free events that inspire, entertain and educate visitors of all ages.
Suggested donation £5. The amount can be changed or removed on the booking form.
https://royalarmouries.org/fort-nelson/whats-on/big-history-weekend
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