Living History & Re-enactment
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The Dorsetshire Regiment
Travel back in time to 1872 with Queen Victoria on the throne, as you witness the Artillery in their splendid uniforms and displays including musketry and cannon firing drills.
Witness the Nothe Fort Artillery in their splendid uniforms and displays including musketry and cannon firing drills.
Learn about the duties of the Garrison during the Victorian era and see the regiment in action.
The Artillery also attend as well as specialist events across the UK. The group can also be hired to attend special events, public and private, and will design their display based on your requirements.
Become a Nothe Fort Artillery Volunteer
Members of the Nothe Fort Artillery come from all walks of life, sharing a common enthusiasm and interest in Military History. They are very much involved in the local community and would like to invite you to join the team.
There are no age limits to becoming a Nothe Fort Artillery Volunteer. Uniforms and muskets are provided after an initial training period and safety assessment – adhering to a similar strict attention to detail and standards of behaviour as their Victorian predecessors – but great fun!
The WW2 Garrison Living History group present the authentic duties carried out by the soldiers stationed at Nothe Fort during the Second World War. Learn about the daily life of a wartime garrison.
Featuring:
Parade Ground marching drills
Watch the Garrison practice their marching drills in the Fort’s Parade Ground.
Guard Duty
Keep a look-out for soldiers stationed around the Fort – a perfect photo opportunity!
Coastal Watch Patrols
Join in with the patrols around the Ramparts (weather allowing).
Soldier School Recruitment
Learn how soldiers enlisted and try on some kit.
Anti‑Aircraft Gun Drills
See how soldiers would have responded to enemy aircraft.
This living history experience is delivered in collaboration with local young re‑enactors and the
Blighty to Berlin Living History Group, whose passion and knowledge help bring the era to life in a meaningful and engaging way.
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Opening Times
15th December 2025 – 13th February 2026 – we are CLOSED for essential maintenance work.
14th – 22nd February 2026 – we are open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm for half term holiday activities.
28th February – 29th March 2026- open weekends only 10:00am – 4:00pm
30th March – 1st November 2026 we are open daily, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Admission Prices
Adult £10.50
Concession * £8.95
Child 5-16 £4.50
Under 5 Free
Family 2+2 £25.50
Small Family 1+2 £15.00
Find Us
Barrack Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8UF
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