Museums · South West England
Nothe Fort
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Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the e
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nothe Fort, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT4 8UF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the ex-military Portland Harbour. The fort is located next to Nothe Gardens. The coastal defence was built between 1860 and 1872 by 26 Company of the Royal Engineers to protect Portland and Weymouth Harbours, with Portland then becoming an important Royal Navy base. Shaped like the letter D, the fort was built with bomb-proof casemates and deep magazines. The fort was abandoned in 1956 and purchased by the local council in 1961. It is now a museum and remains one of the best-preserved forts of its kind in the country. The fort and its outer gateway have been Grade II* listed since 1974. Its fusee steps, located in Nothe Gardens, have been Grade II listed since 2000, and was constructed for hauling trolleys transporting ammunition, spares and stores from the quay to Nothe Fort. In 1978, the Nothe Fort, tramway and searchlight battery at The Nothe, also became scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
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Summary from the official site
Nothe Fort is a historic coastal fortification located in Weymouth, offering visitors a glimpse into military history. The site features exhibitions and displays related to its role in coastal defense, along with scenic views of the surrounding area.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portland Harbour Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the ex-military Portland Harbour. The fort is located next to Nothe Gardens. The coastal defence was built between 1860 and 1872 by 26 Company of the Royal Engineers to protect Portland and Weymouth Harbours, with Portland then becoming an important Royal Navy base. Shaped like the letter D, the fort was built with bomb-proof casemates and deep magazines. The fort was abandoned in 1956 and purchased by the local council in 1961. It is now a museum and remains one of the best-preserved forts of its kind in the country. The fort and its outer gateway have been Grade II* listed since 1974. Its fusee steps, located in Nothe Gardens, have been Grade II listed since 2000, and was constructed for hauling trolleys transporting ammunition, spares and stores from the quay to Nothe Fort. In 1978, the Nothe Fort, tramway and searchlight battery at The Nothe, also became scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6075, -2.4439
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 8UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 783225
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 1.2 km
- Official site
- weymouthpavilion.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Nothe Fort (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nothe Fort?
- Nothe Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 8UF), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Nothe Fort?
- Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the e
- How do I get to Nothe Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 8UF.
- Is Nothe Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Nothe Fort is part of the Portland Harbour Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Nothe Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 8UF.