Nothe Fort
About
After completing a £2.4 million conservation programme and installing a lift for the disabled, the Nothe Fort is now upgrading its displays and continually upgrading it facilities for all visitors. There are Three films showing the evolution of the fort are all on display. Increased involvement with the local community has resulted in drama productions, music concerts, and other popular themed events being held in the Fort throughout the year.
There is a World War II British Restaurant, Shop selling museum related merchandise and external picnic areas. Schools can experience a WWII school, shop, and laundry area, used by children visiting the Fort for "The Evacuee Experience".
Do look at our website www.nothefort.org.uk for latest information.
Learning
Group visits welcome by prior arrangement. Numbers may be restricted because of space constraints. Please contact the museum directly to discuss your requirements.
Facilities
| Parking | |
| Refreshments | Canteen |
| Gift shop | Yes |
| Gardens/Grounds | |
| Toilets | |
| Toilets for Wheelchair Users | |
| Guided Tours | |
| Audio Tours | |
| Wheelchair Accessability | A modern lift has been installed to connect the three main levels of the Fort. In addition ramps have been installed, however due to the nature of the Fort there are some areas where it has not been possible to install ramps. |
| Induction Loop | |
| Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired | |
| Group Visits | |
| School Visits | |
| Outreach activities |
Contact
During World War 2 the fort was equipped with a Vickers pom-pom which was sited on a platform built on the north-west corner of the fort; this was later replaced by a 40 mm Bofors. The main anti aircraft guns on the Nothe Peninsula were emplaced in Nothe Gardens, in the area that is now the car park nearest the fort. The anti aircraft emplacement in Nothe Gardens consisted of 4 x 3.7 inch Vickers.
