Nothe Fort Cold War Bunker Talks & Tours

Join us for Dorset Heritage Week with special tour and talks of the Fort’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker!
Sunday 13 September

Step inside Nothe Fort’s Cold War bunker for a special Heritage Open Days event. Explore normally closed underground areas and discover how the fort was to operate during one of the tensest periods of the 20th century.

Enjoy short talks by Matt Barrett, an expert on Nothe Fort’s nuclear bunker and UK Cold War defences, and Bev Harrison, former RAF and Royal Observer Corps, sharing first‑hand insight and knowledge.

Talk Times:
Talks will be in the Engine Room at 1130, 1230, and 1400.
There will be items from our Cold War Collection on display during the talk.
Book your FREE Talk ticket on arrival at the Shop desk. First come, first served.

This talk is not suitable for young children.
For any queries, please contact [email protected]

ADMISSION INFORMATION:
- Price of admission to the Fort or an Annual Pass will need to be purchased first. Talk tickets are free and can be booked on the day on arrival – first come first served.

- 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: – There is seating provided for the talk, and 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 d

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1130, 1230 & 1400

Location & directions

Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

Directions:

By Ferry boat There is a local ferry rowing boat that runs during the summer months from the harbour side, on Custom House Quay, to the bottom of Nothe Fort. It is the most fun way to visit Nothe Fort! By Land Train Travel on the iconic Weymouth Land Train, on the Route 1 Harbour Tour. Hop off at Hope Square and take a short walk to Nothe Gardens. Head to weymouthlandtrain.com for more details. By Bus Buses stop at Boot Hill, with a 10-minute walk to the Fort through Nothe Gardens. Bus Number 10 – from Dorchester Bus Number 1 – from Portland Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway (SWR) run a regular service from Bristol and London to Weymouth. 20-minute walk along the seafront and harbour to Nothe Fort. By Cycle Cyclists are welcome to park their bicycles in Nothe Fort. Please could they be parked neatly in the parade ground.

Contact on day:

Connie Jenkins-Teague

Telephone number:

+441305766626

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

Book for FREE on arrival from the shop desk.

Booking telephone number:

+441305766626

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://nothefort.org.uk

Booking opens:

13 Sep 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 01:00 PM

Accessibility details

Accessibility Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs We have an accessible route into Reception, please ask for assistance and directions. There are various ramps located around the Parade Ground. There is a lift at the far end of the Parade Ground which can take you to either the Magazine Level or the Ramparts as required. We have wheelchairs available around the Nothe Fort. Please note the dimensions for wheelchair access into the lift are 1150mm X 850mm. For more info: https://nothefort.org.uk/visit/accessibility/

Additional information

There is an Ironman event happening locally the same weekend - travel routes may be disrupted.

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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