World War II Week at Nothe Fort
When? 14 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2026
Where? Nothe Fort - Weymouth
Explore Weymouth’s role in World War II this February Half Term!
Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February
10am – 4pm
Join us at the Fort as we travel back to the World War II era!
Come along and collect your job stamps as you experience what life was like during WWII.
Complete the wartime activities and collect job stamps as you find out all about WWII at the Fort!
Activities include:
• Soldier School | Dates to be confirmed
Learn how to march in a drill conducted by the Reconnaissance Corp and the Young Reenactors Association.
• Junior Assault Course Training
Test your agility and strength on the assault course, inspired by the rigorous training faced by soldiers during WWII.
• Friend or Foe Plane Spotting
Help us identify enemy planes with the Friend or Foe game.
• Motorbike Dispatch Rider
See what it would have been like on a Dispatch Rider’s motorcycle.
• Anti-Aircraft Gun Operator
Step into the shoes of an anti-aircraft gun operator and defend the skies.
• Binoculars Factory Craft
Make your own pair of binoculars for lookout duty around the Fort.
• ARP Warden & Fire Warden (dates to be confirmed)
Learn about the vital roles played by ARP and Fire Wardens in safeguarding communities during air raids.
• Signal Light Operator
Signal lights were used to defend against night-time bomber raids. See how it works!
• Lookout Duty
Use the binoculars to see enemy ships and use the rangefinder to work out their distance.
• Machine Gun Operator
Defend the Fort using the Machine Gun!
• Spigot Mortar Operator
Defend the Fort using the Spigot Mortar! These were intended as a means to equip the Home Guard in case of invasion!
• Communications Operator
During World War II, the military needed to send messages as quickly as possible. Have a go at Morse Code
• World War II Mouse Hunt!
Keep an eye out for themed mice characters hidden around the Fort!
More to be announced!
This event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket price. Bring the whole family!
More information:
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