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Nothe Fort is marking Armed Forces Weekend with a range of wartime activities for visitors to try, and informative exhibitions to explore.

Events Coordinator of Nothe Fort, Connie Jenkins-Teague, said:

“We are pleased to be providing an accompaniment to the fantastic weekend of Armed Forces celebrations organised by Weymouth Town Council.

Many of our volunteers are from a military background, andI’m from a Forces family myself, so we understand how important it is for Weymouth to mark its historic connections with the Armed Forces.

These poignant moments in time are highlighted in our Weymouth at War exhibition, and through our new Children of WW2 audio exhibits, created in partnership with local schools and ScreenPLAY arts organisation.”

Nothe Fort offers concessionary Admission tickets to serving members of the military and veterans, a whole year’s Annual Pass for the price of £8.95.

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of WWII brought to life in audio dramas, take on wartime duties, and exploreour interactive D-Day Exhibit to learn about Weymouth’s role in the war.

Wartime activities for visitors include:

• Junior Assault Course Training
Test your agility and strength on the assault course, inspired by the rigorous training faced by soldiers during WWII.

• World War II Mouse Hunt!
Keep an eye out for themed mice characters hidden around the Fort!

• Friend or Foe Plane Spotting
Help us identify enemy planes with the Friend or Foe game.

• Children of WW2 Listening Posts
Hear the real stories of wartime Britain recorded by local schools and ScreenPLAY.

• Motorbike Dispatch Rider
See what it would have been like on a Dispatch Rider’s motorcycle.

• Anti-Aircraft Gun Operator
Step into the shoes of an anti-aircraft gun operator and defend the skies.

• ARP Warden & Fire Warden 
Learn about the vital roles played by ARP and Fire Wardens in safeguarding communities during air raids.

• Military Vehicles – Dates subject to change
Learn all about the vehicles used during World War II.

• Signal Light Operator
Signal lights were used to defend against night-time bomber raids. See how it works!

• Lookout Duty
Use the binoculars to see enemy ships and use the rangefinder to work out their distance.

• Machine Gun Operator
Defend the Fort using the Machine Gun!

• Spigot Mortar Operator
Defend the Fort using the Spigot Mortar! These were intended to equip the Home Guard in case of invasion!

• Communications Operator
During World War II, the military needed to send messages as quickly as possible. Have a go at Morse Code!

Receive a free Annual Pass with every ticket – there’s so much to do this year that you will need to come back!