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What's on in Fort Nelson

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Community

Concorde Summer: Concorde was...an Icon

Families can explore what made Concorde so special and let your creativity take flight in this hands-on family activity! Using our exciting Makedo construction kits, you'll have the chance to design and build your own Concorde-inspired creation while learning about the aircraft that changed the future of air travel. Whether you're a budding engineer, a creative thinker or simply love making things together, this drop-in activity is all about experimenting, imagining and having fun.

Wed 22 JulHMS Victory(4.3mi)

via HMS VictoryCurated

Arts & Culture

Valuation and Auction Day

Bring your gold, silver, costume jewellery, and other trinkets for a valuation and the opportunity to sell them via auction or direct offer.

Wed 22 JulAuctions @ Number 1(4.6mi)

via Auctions @ Number 1Local gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Bethany coffee morning

Bethany coffee morning for our senior folk - everyone welcome

Wed 22 Jul10:00Cosham Baptist Church(3.4mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

RYA Competent Crew / RYA Day Skipper – £849

Community

Around £849

RYA Competent Crew / RYA Day Skipper – £849

RYA Competent Crew / Day Skipper practical sailing course. Conducted over 5 continuous days, you’ll visit various different ports and marinas in the stunningly beautiful Solent, under the watchful eye of one of our patient and attentive RYA-qualified Instructors. You’ll get to experience the best sailing the Solent has to offer, whilst eating and sleeping aboard one of our fabulous Bavaria Fleet Yachts each evening.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Commodore Yachting Ltd.(4.5mi)

via Commodore Yachting Ltd.

Community

Youth Café

Gateway Church Fareham

Wed 22 Jul15:30Gateway Church Fareham(2.1mi)

via Gateway Church FarehamLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Just Sing - St Luke's Church

Looking to try something new that's good for you?

Wed 22 Jul16:00HIVE Portsmouth(4.9mi)

via HIVE PortsmouthCurated

Likely freeCommunity

SailGP 101 with Après Provence

With just days to go until the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix hits Southsea Common, join us for an exclusive evening at the iconic Spinnaker Tower for a behind-the-scenes look at the world's fastest sail racing, and what to expect this weekend. As a welcome treat, our partners Après Provence will be providing every guest with a complimentary glass of rosé on arrival.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Spinnaker Tower(4.7mi)

via Spinnaker TowerLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Life Group

We have multiple life groups that meet midweek on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These groups meet in people’s homes and are all about fun, friendship, bible study and prayer. Sometimes, there’s food to share as well! If you’d like to join a Life Group, please speak to one of the elders on a Sunday.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Christ Church Fareham(1.7mi)

via Christ Church Fareham

Community

Music Makers 25/26

Please register your interest [here](https://cbc.churchsuite.com/-/forms/sutcj2xg) - we would love to hear from you!

Thu 23 Jul09:30Cosham Baptist Church(3.4mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

Community

Music Makers

Please register your interest [here](https://cbc.churchsuite.com/-/forms/sutcj2xg) - we would love to hear from you!

Thu 23 Jul09:30Cosham Baptist Church(3.4mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

Sunset Beach - Painting - Thurs 23rd July

Community

Around £16.00

Sunset Beach - Painting - Thurs 23rd July

Painting Workshop - Sunset Beach 10:00am - 12:00pm £16.00 per person Come and join a watercolour workshop in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Learn to paint a sunset beach scene. This workshop is suitable for beginners. The workshop table seats a maximum of 15 people. All equipment will be provided. Just bring yourself! The Wild Art Gallery is inside the Warwick Lane shopping arcade, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JN.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(3.4mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Around £16.00

Sunset Beach - Painting - Thurs

Thu 23 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(3.4mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Around £16.00

Sunset Beach - Painting

Thu 23 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(3.4mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Open Day

Hovercraft Museum is putting on Open Day and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Hovercraft Museum(4.8mi)

via Hovercraft Museum

Community

Vocals And Vibes

These in-person musical theatre workshops introduce essential performance skills in a fun and supportive environment. Using clear lyric sheets, live piano for learning, and backing tracks for performance, each session is tailored to suit all experience levels. Inspired by West End and Broadway shows and films, these high-energy workshops include warm-ups, games, simple choreography, and the chance to learn and perform a company number. Led by a qualified Music Director and Vocal Coach with over 25 years of professional experience, participants will build confidence, develop stage presence, work as a team, and express themselves creatively — all while having lots of fun. Come and sing!

Fri 24 JulFareham Live(1.7mi)

via Fareham LiveLocal gem

Music in the Museum - Alice Milburn- July 2026

History & HeritageLive Music

Around £6

Music in the Museum - Alice Milburn- July 2026

Alice Milburn is a UK-based jazz composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, celebrated for her rich tone, creative phrasing, and dynamic improvisation. Hailing from England’s South Coast, she discovered jazz in her teens and later earned a master’s in jazz performance at Chichester Conservatoire, specialising in vocal improvisation. Her work with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra saw her front their big band and tour with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ vocalist Tommy Blaize. Alice has performed at prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s and The Royal Albert Hall. Her debut album, ‘First Expressions’ released October 2025, features original compositions and new takes on jazz standards, exploring love, vulnerability, and first impressions.

Fri 24 JulGosport Museum and Art Gallery(4.6mi)

via Gosport Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Band of Brothers Life Group (Men)

A life group specifically for men 'A Band of Brothers' - for those who already know Jesus, and those who want to know him more. Contact Simon Ford for more information

Fri 24 Jul07:00Cosham Baptist Church(3.4mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

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Venues with events near Fort Nelson

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Christ Church Fareham1.7 miles away Fareham Live1.7 miles away Gateway Church Fareham2.1 miles away

More about Fort Nelson

Hampshire, England

Fort Nelson is in Hampshire, where market towns, villages and coastal places all shape the local calendar. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Fort Nelson events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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