Preview Exhibition | 5-18 October 2026 What happens when the possibility of nuclear war becomes part of everyday life? This autumn, Nothe Fort opens Hidden in Plain Sight, a new exhibition exploring one of the Fort’s most fascinating and little-known stories. Using the Fort’s nuclear bunker as its starting point, the exhibition uncovers the experiences…
Nothe Fort are thrilled to announce that we are a FINALIST in the Large Visitor Attraction category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2026! We’re also proud to have received Commended in the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism category, especially as this is our first year applying in this category. A huge thank you to our…
Photo credit: Finnbarr Webster As The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War comes to a close at Nothe Fort, we are taking a moment to celebrate not only a remarkable exhibition, but also the extraordinary volunteers behind making and stewarding the exhibition. Over the course of the exhibition, visitors have been able to experience…
Knowing what our visitors think is sooo important! In 2025 979 visitors (over 1% of our total visitors) completed our survey. The results are so informative and help us to plan where we need to improve. One of the most surprising results for us was marketing, where 32% of our visitors found out about Nothe…
We are absolutely delighted to share what has been an incredible and memorable week for our organisation, with not one, but multiple prestigious award wins recognising the passion, dedication, and impact of our team. Mayor’s Community Award Winners 2026 Earlier this week, we were honoured to be recognised as part of the Mayor’s Community Awards…
Nothe Fort is inviting the local community to pick up their needles and get creative with the launch of Woolly Wednesdays, a free weekly craft drop‑in running from Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10am–12pm. The friendly, inclusive sessions invite knitters, crocheters, and textile enthusiasts of all abilities to help create colourful wool…
There’s something timeless about a traditional British seaside escape. The sound of waves rolling onto the beach, the smell of salty air drifting through coastal gardens, fish and chips enjoyed on the harbour wall, and long afternoons spent exploring historic landmarks. Weymouth captures all of this perfectly — and now one lucky winner has…
Nothe Fort is appealing to local residents across Weymouth and Portland to come forward with memories, documents, or first-hand experiences relating to the Fort’s Cold War-era nuclear bunker. Constructed as part of Britain’s civil defence planning in the 1980s, the District Control Centre, as the bunker was officially termed, was intended to remain…
We are delighted to announce that Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 through its Local Regeneration Fund (LRF) to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. This investment will help protect one of Weymouth’s most loved historic landmarks by reducing water ingress and improving internal conditions for collections, exhibitions, events and visitors. Keeping the building dry is…
We are pleased to announce that Nothe Fort won Gold for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Dorset Tourism Awards 2025! This year’s Dorset Tourism Awards were held in our wonderful home town of Weymouth, in a lovely evening event at Weymouth Pavilion. The Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Category was…