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The Big Guns are being fired at Fort Nelson at the free Firepower at the Fort event on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October.

Visitors will be able to experience the power and might of a range of artillery from the World Wars, including anti-tank guns and field artillery.

Uniformed members of the Garrison Artillery Volunteers will fire the artillery for this special event, with firings at 11.30am and 2.30pm.  

The gun crews and artillery experts will also be on hand to talk about the guns and the firing drills, as well as displays of small arms on site.

As well as the firings there will be static displays, performances from a singing duet and theatrical displays by re-enactors. Younger visitors can also enjoy a museum trail and face painting.

The event is free, but tickets need to be booked in advance as numbers are limited. Car parking costs £3 – pay on arrival.

Don't miss this chance to not only visit the home of the national collection of artillery, but also see some of the exhibits in action - to really bring history to life.