Fun-filled summer activities planned at Fort Nelson near Portsmouth during school holidays - dates and times

Several sessions have been planned at the fort at Portsdown Hill, including free build a fort sessions and an assault course. Elizabeth Puddick, public engagement manager, “It’s going to be an action-packed summer at Fort Nelson. The assault course is always a big hit with the children, and they will enjoy the special free weekend activities too.

“We’re really looking forward to giving our summer visitors a warm welcome to Fort Nelson.” Tickets for the children’s assault course, for those aged between five and 12, will cost £3.50 each. It will run daily from Saturday, July 20, to Sunday, September 1.

Free “Build the Fort sessions will be taking place every weekend during the school holidays, starting on July 27 and 28. Children will be given a chance to have a go at some of the fort’s navy challenges. Different themed activities are planned at the weekends, from building brick walls to creating arches for the Victorian fort.

The free sessions will rotate every weekend, starting at 10.30am, 11.30am,12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Lasting between 20 to 30 minutes, they are suitable for children between five and 12. Kids can get stamps for each of the activities for their passport, and will receive if all the sessions are completed during the holidays.

Famlies can also visit the new D-Day: A Portsmouth Story exhibition and the museum trail of 10 silhouettes of local heroes who served in D-Day. Visitors are advised to book free tickets in advance on the Royal Armouries website.