Armed Forces Weekend

Join us for World War II Weekend!

Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June
10am – 4pm

Immerse yourself in the stories of WWII  

WWII Tours & Talks for Adults

Come along WWII Tours and talks for Adults – dates and times to be announced.

Family Activities Include:

• Friend or Foe Plane Spotting
Help us identify enemy planes with the Friend or Foe game.

• Motorbike Dispatch Rider
See what it would have been like on a Dispatch Rider’s motorcycle.

• Anti-Aircraft Gun Operator
Step into the shoes of an anti-aircraft gun operator and defend the skies.

• ARP Warden & Fire Warden 
Learn about the vital roles played by ARP and Fire Wardens in safeguarding communities during air raids.

• Signal Light Operator
Signal lights were used to defend against night-time bomber raids. See how it works!

• Lookout Duty
Use the binoculars to see enemy ships and use the rangefinder to work out their distance.

• Machine Gun Operator
Defend the Fort using the Machine Gun!

• Spigot Mortar Operator
Defend the Fort using the Spigot Mortar! These were intended as a means to equip the Home Guard in case of invasion!

• Communications Operator
During World War II, the military needed to send messages as quickly as possible. Have a go at Morse Code

• World War II Mouse Hunt!
Keep an eye out for themed mice characters hidden around the Fort!

Bring the whole family and make history come alive for Armed Forces Weekend.

ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.

• What3Words Location for Nothe Fort: dogs.claim.nest

• Parking: parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: mixed.stuck.serve)

• Seating Provided: – Performances will provide seats. There are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.

• Food and Drink: The Fort View Café will be open for the duration of this event.

• Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. We ask that all dogs remain on short leads at all times. Please expect to see dogs in the Fort during your visit. 

• Wheelchair User Access: Nothe Fort is mostly wheelchair accessible and has a lift to all three levels.

• If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Nothe Fort ahead of your visit (01305 766626).