Hold your next event at Fort Nelson. Whatever the occasion, from a full civil ceremony and reception, to a lavish military mess-style dinner or an intimate meeting, we have plenty of options to offer you.Fort Nelson is one of six Palmerston forts, strategically positioned along the chalk ridge of Portsdown Hill, and is one of the best surviving examples of a 19th - century Victorian Fort. This fully restored Victorian fort was built to protect the great naval harbour of Portsmouth and is set in over 19 acres of glorious Hampshire countryside. Make your event really go with a bang with a special gun salute - experience the noise and power of one of the big guns being fired on The Parade. All the rooms available to hire are packed full of individuality and heritage, providing the perfect atmosphere and ambience. Related Articles View more articles