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Heritage Open Day – Cold War Talks

Heritage Open Day – Cold War Talks

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The Heritage Open Day regarding Cold War Talks is scheduled for 19 September 2026 in Fort William. The venue location is yet to be confirmed as TBA. Please note that the date has been changed from Sunday 20 September as previously indicated.

<h2><strong>**Please note date change: Sunday 20 September**</strong></h2> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> <p> </p> <p><strong>Join us for Dorset Heritage Week with special tour and talks of the Fort’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker!</strong></p> <p>Step inside Nothe Fort’s Cold War bunker for a special Heritage Open Days event. Explore normally closed underground areas and discover how the fort was to operate during one of the tensest periods of the 20th century. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> <p>Enjoy short talks by Matt Barrett, an expert on Nothe Fort’s nuclear bunker and UK Cold War defences, and Bev Harrison, former RAF and Royal Observer Corps, sharing first‑hand insight and knowledge. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div><br /> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div><br /> <strong>Talk Times:</strong><br /> Talks will be in the Engine Room at 11:30, 12:30, and 14:00.<br /> There will be items from our Cold War Collection on display during the talk.<br /> Book your FREE Talk ticket on arrival at the Shop desk. First come, first served.<br /> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div> <p>This talk is not suitable for young children.<br /> For any queries, please contact info@nothefort.org.uk</p> <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div><br /> ADMISSION INFORMATION:</p> <p>– What3Words Location for Nothe Fort: dogs.claim.nest</p> <p>– Parking: parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: mixed.stuck.serve)</p> <p>– Seating Provided: – There is seating provided for the talk, and there are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.</p> <p>– Food and Drink: The Fort View Café will be open for the duration of this event.</p> <p>-Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. Please keep all dogs on a short lead.</p>

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Weather on the day

Light rain · high 14°C, low 8°

Chance of rain 100% · Wind up to 23 km/h

Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.

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Heritage Open Day – Cold War Talks takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

Heritage Open Day – Cold War Talks is held at Fort William.

Tickets for Heritage Open Day – Cold War Talks can be booked via nothefort.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.