32-pounder smooth bore breech loading gun fired at Fort Nelson

Visitors will be guided through the dimly lit underground main tunnel to the North Caponier to experience the ground shake as the immense power of the 32-pounder gun is released in an explosion of sound and smoke by uniformed detachment Portsdown Artillery Volunteers. Firings will take place at 11am, 11:30 am, 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm and 3:30 pm in addition to the daily 1 pm firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer on the parade. There will be an opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachments will be available to answer questions about the guns. As well as daily 1 pm gun firings, the Royal Armouries’ museum at Fort Nelson offers a great day out for all the family. Standing high on Portsdown Hill (Fareham), the Victorian fort is home to one of the largest collections of artillery in the UK. There is so much to see and explore including the ramparts, parade, tunnels and Cafe 1871. The Fort is open from 10 am –4 pm daily (November to March) and admission is free.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Free admission

Website
https://royalarmouries.org/events/overview/sunday-gun-firings-2017

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000095?id=EVENT579043