Nothe Fort

Nice walk around the Fort, we didn’t go in there because we were repelled by the tacky advertisement and the posters in funfair-​style hanging there. If there’s really interesting historical stuff in there, nicely presented, it should be advertised that way. We had the bad luck to be there while there were the preparations for the olympic games were going on, so there was construction work in the garden done.

A brillant day out sounds boring visiting a forte but the minute you walk in it has your gripped.
the feeling and the place where it is situated all help you to take you back and feel what is was like to be there when it was built.
The kids are given a sheet where they have to hunt for hidden toy mouses.
Hint take a small notepad and pencil for the kids to keep count.
The videos showing the forte throughout the years as well as videos showing how it was nelected but saved and shows the progress of the restoration.
Various displays as well as equipment are all there to see and to touch, as well as mock up of events all help to make the experience a enjoyable one.
The café that is situated inside does a lovely cream tea. Also does kids boxes as well a hot and cold meals. The prices you would think would be over the top but I was very shocked at the price as they are very cheap, and the food is lovely.

Brilliant. A very reasonably priced day out with plenty to se and read. I found out a lot about the history of the building and war time escapades. Not really my scene usually but it got me very interested. If the children get bored there are mice hidden in the rooms and if the children count them they can get a certificate. Very good café with excellent bread pudding for sale.

This excellent museum set in a Victorian fort overlooking the sea at Weymouth has got to be one of the best value visitor attractions in the area. As a Weymouth boy myself, I have visited this place more times than I can say and I still think its great. The museum is very informative without being boring — it is portrayed through still-​life scenes of Victorian soldiers lives — some of the rooms being located underground in old tunnels and passages, some of which are very spooky — terrify the kids with the old fort ghost who whistles in the corridors! The kids will also love playing with the big guns on the roof too! Access for disabled visitors is quite limited however as some of the fort is up narrow stairs and therefore it is also difficult for buggy users. Parking nearby is unfortunately quite limited, especially in the holiday season. The fort has a tea room and a souvenir shop and is great value for money, with free child entry. Definitely one to take the kids to this summer.