Nothe Fort in Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom | Fort

Welcome to the The Nothe Fort, Weymouth, United Kingdom. Nothe Fort is operated by volunteers of the Weymouth Civic Society, a charity, with a mission to preserve this unique listed ancient monument for the benefit of the public.

50 - 70,000 people a year visit the Fort and many return year after year to see the fascinating architecture, the displays, the large collection of artifacts and the magnificent views and to watch events in the courtyard and special exhibitions.

The Fort is built at the head of the Nothe Peninsula which forms one side of Weymouth Harbour and overlooks Portland Harbour to the south. The Peninsula is a clay on rock outcrop, higher than most of Weymouth presenting commanding views of the Dorset coast from St Aldhems Head to the town of Weymouth, the Isle and harbour of Portland and Chesil Beach. The resulting panorama from the ramparts of the Fort is breathtaking.

Between the Fort and the Town are the Nothe Gardens, once part of the military establishment but now a popular landscaped park.

The Nothe Fort is operated by volunteers of the Weymouth Civic Society. Some 80 people take turns to man the reception when the Fort is open, 30 of which turn to every Thursday in winter to maintain the building, create displays and care for the collection. Others help run the very successful special days for schools - the "Evacuee Experience".

The Fort is a haven for young people including those in their second childhood and those who have never quite grown up; a mouse trail for the very young and not quite so young; a junior assault course, vehicle and guns to clamber on and models and tableaux to excite the imagination.