Receptions
Whether you choose to get married here or elsewhere, Fort Nelson could be the perfect setting for your wedding celebrations. Choose from a variety of delicious fork buffets, freshly prepared on-site using only the finest ingredients, or for a more formal dining experience, we can recommend the services of our carefully selected catering partners.

Gun salute
Make your special day go with a bang. Fire one of our big guns to celebrate your marriage in what will be an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Business and pleasure
Our superbly restored Victorian fort, world-class museum collections and scenic position above the Solent combine to make Fort Nelson a unique and unusual venue for corporate hire.

Whatever the occasion, from conferences to board meetings, team building activities to product launches, the Fort is open for business and can offer a range of adaptable rooms and facilities for a variety of events. Our unusual corporate event spaces are packed with original Victorian features and heritage.

Choose Fort Nelson as your venue and take the stress out of planning your next meeting or conference. All aspects of your event will be expertly managed by our experienced staff to the highest standards of service.

Rooms
Point of the Redan
The charming ‘Point of the Redan’, originally the officers’ Billiard Room, is a multi-functional space and suitable for a range of activities.
The room layout is flexible and there is access to the Palmerston Suite for break-out groups and/or refreshments.

Room Capacity
Seated | 80
Board | 26
Cabaret | 80
Informal | 100
Theatre | 80
Officers’ Mess
The Officers’ Mess is an elegant room, full of heritage and period furnishings. It is an intimate space ideal for private dinners, board meetings and personal presentations.

Room Capacity
Seated | 12
Informal | 16
Ante Room
The Ante Room has been restored to its full Victorian splendour and has magnificent views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight from its large picture window.

Room Capacity
Seated | 45
Board | 20
Informal | 50
Theatre | 45
Facilities
• Interesting venue
• On-site support from our experienced team
• Free parking
• Free WiFi
• Presentation aids included (projector, screens, flipcharts)
• Variety of freshly prepared food and beverage options
• Private dining facilities
• Scenic outdoor areas for break periods
• National museum collection
• Guided tours (*additional charge)
• Daily 1 pm gun firing

Refreshments and Catering
There are a variety of food and beverage options available to suit all tastes and our team will be pleased to assist you with your menu selection. All our refreshments are freshly prepared on-site using only the finest ingredients.
If you would prefer a more formal fine dining experience this can be arranged through one of our selected catering partners.