The displays are excellent and really explain the importance of the fort during our conflicts. Dorset Moon will land at the Nothe Fort Weymouth 12 – 14 JULY 2019 Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. And let me know what you think of it – feel free to come back and leave a comment! Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. We will not bombard you with emails or share your details! Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors. It features the Museum of the Moon, an enormous model of the moon made by artist Luke Jerram using NASA satellite imagery, alongside a bunch of art installations inspired by the moon. https://nothefort.org.uk/news-events/museum-moon?occurrenceID=2030 Like the Olympic Sailing events in 2012, this is a one off spectacle, The event is over three days from midday to midnight. We used to love looking for the mice! Required fields are marked *. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface*. We at the Nothe Fort think that Dorset is honoured to have this amazing exhibit and we all should embrace this opportunity. Better still, the Nothe will be open till midnight every night, which means you can get a chance to see the moon after dark – in genuine moonlight! The exhibition, which featured a giant model of the Moon suspended over the courtyard of Nothe Fort, has toured numerous locations including Bournemouth and Sherborne. Charity, Number 1148603 Scheduled National Monument Number 33199, Museum While the exact number of people who showed up to see it over last weekend is yet to be confirmed, it has been revealed that the number is in the thousands. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. ©Copyright 2001-2020. The exhibition, which featured a giant model of the Moon suspended over the courtyard of Nothe Fort, has toured numerous locations including Bournemouth and Sherborne. Thanks for sharing… what a beautiful place ! Come along in your best Victorian attire for Nothe Fort's Victorian Christmas Fair! There will be a series of cultural events taking place under the moon. It was, indeed, an elegant structure, and well chosen as a military position. Acesss to those with Restricted Mobility is available to most of the fort including the cafe and all levels, Dogs are welcome providing they are kept on a lead and supervised at all times. Family Friendly. Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. If you book or buy something through these links, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Did you know: Nothe Fort is now one of Weymouth’s major attractions and a venue for a wide range of public events. It makes you think. For its final weekend, Dorset Moon will travel along the Jurassic Coast to the historically important Nothe Fort in Weymouth where Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be on display from Friday 12 – Sunday 14 July. If you need any more – I have a list of  50 Unique Things to do in Weymouth which should give you plenty of ways to keep busy! It truly is an incredible experience. "We are please that so many people came and and had such a good time. ", Another visitor said: "I was told the Moon had been taken down due to public safety concerns because of the wind.". Also on in Weymouth this weekend is the Dorset Seafood Festival. “Day out at the Fort” Allow at least four to five hours here as there is a great deal to see. This is a venue like no other in Dorset and we feel visitors will connect with this in a very different way than the other indoor venues in Dorset. Drifting on the breeze at the centre of an historic Victorian fort, the Museum of the Moon was amazing this afternoon. Don’t miss it! Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Nothe Fort is able to open to the general public due to an army of local volunteers, many of whom are over 70 years old . Link to Parkopedia. Alan Rogers, executive director of B-Side, said: "Inside a church or inside a space, it looks like the Moon is illuminated. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. To redeem the discount, please enter code DORSETMOON10 in the ‘Redeem Referral Code’ box on the payment page. Many of us can remember that out of the world event back in July 1969, which makes this event all the more special. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. “Mum used to take us (4 girls) regularly to Nothe Fort. Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8UF, Christmas Carols by Wessex Musical Theatre.

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