Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson

On the hunt for a unique backdrop for your next event? Look no further than Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson venue hire, a 19th-century Victorian fort found in the heart of Hampshire. Whether you’re planning a corporate drinks reception or are simply looking for an eye-catching spot to host a civil ceremony, you’re bound to find the perfect location for your upcoming event.

Fort Nelson venue hire includes three separate event spaces, each boasting their own unique charm, and period features. The Point of Redan was originally the officers’ Billiard Room, and is the largest space with capacity for up to 100 standing, or 80 seated. Elsewhere the Officers’ Mess room is ideal for more intimate celebrations of meetings, and is best set up as one banquet-style table for 12.

The Ante Room sits somewhere in the middle, with space for 45 seated or 50 standing. This is perhaps the most breathtaking space, boasting sprawling views of the river Solent and the Isle of Wight. Fort Nelson venue hire can also include the Palmerston Suite if you would like a spot for refreshments, or break out groups. These rooms are available to hire throughout the day or evening, and from the moment you enquire an experienced event team will be on hand to assist you throughout the planning process, with AV-facilities and catering and refreshment packages available to add on.

Whilst these versatile rooms offer a great spot for your upcoming event, Fort Nelson can also provide guided tours so you can add an extra layer of engagement to your event, immersing your group in the vibrant history of the venue to make your event truly memorable. Key highlights at Fort Nelson range from a 15th-century Turkish bombard cannon, to the ‘Big Babylon’ Iraqi supergun. Who could forget that?