Fort Widley Two Tunnel Tour

Portsdown Hill has a unique place in military history as well as it's display of natural wonders. The Palmerston Forts play a huge part in this history and we tell the story behind Fort Widley.

See how Fort Widley has been used over the last 150 years and how the Peter Ashley Activity Centres Trust are striving to conserve the heritage for future generations and develop this much loved asset for the community.
Take a guided one hour tour underground.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:

13:00-14:00

Tuesday 10 September:

13:00-14:00

Wednesday 11 September:

1400-1500

Thursday 12 September:

1400-1500

Location & directions

Fort Widley, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LS

Directions:

Heading west along Portsdown Hill Road, Fort Widley is after the Churchillian Pub. Limited parking available in the East Drive.

Contact on day:

Peter Ashley Activity Centres 02392 321223

Telephone number:

+442392321223

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings only through our Eventbrite page

Booking contact name:

Lydia Tarttelin

Booking telephone number:

+442392321223

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-fort-widley-two-tunnel-tour-tickets-967687929647

Booking opens:

13 Aug 2024 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2024 09:30 AM

Accessibility details

Fort Widley is a Historical Scheduled Monument and a Grade 2 listed building, with uneven flooring and stairs. We recommend that those going on a tour dress appropriately for the time of year with suitable sturdy footwear ( no heals or sandals) Not suitable for wheelchairs Fort Widley is home to the Equestrian Centre. There will be sheep and goats roaming the Fort.

Additional information

• it may be sunny but the tunnels can get chilly • sturdy footwear please - not sandals or crocs • a torch is handy to have to see details • have your ticket QR code handy ready to scan - either a paper copy or on your phone. • parking available outside the front of the Fort • no dogs please

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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