WW2 Garrison Re-enactors
The WW2 Garrison re-enactors are bringing wartime history to life at the Fort!
The WW2 Garrison Re‑enactors bring wartime history to life at Nothe Fort through immersive living history experiences.
The WW2 Garrison Living History Group represents the authentic duties carried out by the soldiers stationed at Nothe Fort during the Second World War. Visitors can learn about the daily life of a wartime garrison and see how soldiers lived and worked on site.
What you can experience:
- Parade Ground Drills
Watch the Garrison practise marching drills on the Fort’s Parade Ground. - Guard Duty
Look out for soldiers stationed around the Fort – a perfect opportunity for photos. - Coastal Watch Patrols
Join patrols around the Ramparts, weather permitting, and learn how the coastline was monitored. - Soldier Recruitment School
Discover how soldiers enlisted during the Second World War and try on some kit. - Anti‑Aircraft Gun Drills
See how soldiers would have responded to enemy aircraft during wartime.
Image: The WW2 Garrison running marching drills with children on the Parade Ground.
WW2 Garrison Dates
WW2 Garrison Dates and Timings
There are no set times for this experience. The re‑enactors move around the Fort throughout the day, interacting with visitors and responding to questions, making each visit unique.
This living history experience is delivered in collaboration with local re‑enactors from the
Blighty to Berlin Living History Group, whose passion and knowledge help bring the era to life in a meaningful and engaging way.
Blighty to Berlin Living History Group, whose passion and knowledge help bring the era to life in a meaningful and engaging way.

