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Nothe Fort

Barrack Road
WEYMOUTH
Dorset
DT4 9QQ

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Now open 11am – 4pm between April and October.

See Opening Times for winter opening hours.

Nothe Fort is one of Weymouth's premier visitor attractions offering something for all the family!

Enjoy the stunning views of the Jurassic Coast from the picnic areas on the ramparts and newly-opened terrace, or go underground and explore the many tunnels and secret passageways beneath the fort, including the spooky ghost tunnel. 

Why not keep the children entertained with the popular mouse hunt. Find the decorated mice throughout the fort to claim a certificate at the end of your visit!

Once done exploring, visit the Fort View Café; it is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake, surrounded by the arched casemates that enclose the parade ground. The gift shop also offers a vast range of products including souvenirs, books, toys, and locally produced food and drink.

The whole fort is dog friendly, meaning that EVERY member of your family can enjoy a day out at Nothe Fort!

"The staff were all very helpful and friendly. There is plenty to see and lots of information about the history of the fort and surrounding area. For the children there are mice to find and spot. Very enjoyable for all ages." [Trip Advisor Review 2020]

"Friendly and informative guides and a sensible but not overly intrusive covid precaution policy." [Trip Advisor Review 2020]

“We Are Open! We Are Safe!” is the new motto of Nothe Fort. The staff and volunteers have worked hard to put in place new procedures to ensure they deliver on this promise. This includes the implementation of a one-way system, hand sanitiser stations, and protective screens at reception.

With an annual pass into the fort, you will have free re-entry for all this year… and all next year too!

No pre-booking is required.

Last admission 1 hour before closing time.

Opening Times

Spring/Summer Opening (1 April 2021 - 30 September 2021)
DayTimes
Autumn/Winter (5 December 2021 - 3 January 2022)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed*
Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 15:00*

* Last admission 1 hour before closing time (3pm).

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adults (16+)£8.00 per ticket
Child (5-15)£2.00 per ticket
Family (1 Adult, 2 Children)£10.00 per ticket
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)£18.00 per ticket
Senior Citizens£7.00 per ticket

Under 5's Free.
Annual passes also available.

Special Offers

  • With an annual pass into Nothe Fort, you can gain access for free whenever you wish until the end of 2021.

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Facilities

Other

  • Accept Children over 7
  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop
  • Tea Rooms

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe serving light meals and drinks, for 40 max.
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children Over 3
  • Facilities for children

COVID-19 Response

  • 2m distancing in place
  • Capacity limit
  • Clear signage
  • Contactless payment possible
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • COVID-19 staff training completed
  • Floors clearly marked for social distancing
  • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Hygiene screens in place
  • One way system
  • Open now
  • Outside seating
  • Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Socially distanced spaced seating
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Cater for groups
  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event venue
  • Event Venue
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Picnic Area
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 03:00
  • Families
  • Film or TV location
  • Groups
  • Haunted
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 40
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas
  • Weddings

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Parking
  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Android pay accepted
  • Apple pay accepted
  • Cash accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Switch accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Themed Events

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No, unless outrageously inconvenient.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

A354 from Weymouth to Portland via Rodwell Road and Rodwell Avenue and Barrack Rd through Nothe Gardens.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Weymouth station. Walk to town bridge and follow finger signs along harbour side to Nothe Gardens. Alternatively, walk to ferry steps (by Pavilion), take rowboat ferry to Nothe Gardens (high season only). Up steps to fort.

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