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oth forts lend themselves superbly to inspiring wedding day photographs. With an incredible panoramic view of the Solent, including the twinkling coastlines of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, your photographs are guaranteed to be spectacular.

After your ceremony, head to the beautiful Officer’s Mess and enjoy a delicious wedding banquet, perfectly catered to your requirements. Culinary excellence comes as standard at Solent Forts, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients taking centre stage, guaranteeing a taste sensation with every bite. Let our wonderful Head Chef and his dedicated team show you just what they can do!

Like Spitbank Fort, No Man’s Fort’s 22 bedrooms are indulgent, luxurious, and ideal for relaxing at the end of a long day. In the morning, enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast with your guests before heading back to the mainland as newlyweds. Make an extra splash and return to the shore in style aboard our exhilarating RIB!

To make your special day at Solent Forts even more memorable, we have created the ultimate wedding option just for you. Our ‘Exclusively Yours’ wedding package enables you to close the doors and have the venue exclusively for your celebration. You and your guests will have full use of the spectacular facilities of your chosen fort, making it the ultimate home from home. As well as your personal Wedding Manager to assist you with every last detail, this option offers you the luxury of choosing the level of your banqueting requirements to create your perfect wedding day.

The Solent Forts aren’t only perfect for weddings – they also make incredible venues for memorable Bachelor and Bachelorette parties! A prewedding celebration aboard the forts can be as relaxed or action packed as you wish. For those intent on relaxation, No Man’s offers its own spa, a choice of bars, and a large sun deck. If you enjoy fishing, cast your line from the side of the fort to experience this unique fishing spot. The Head Chef can even cook up your catch for your supper! Thrill seekers have the opportunity to work up an appetite enjoying RIB rides, jet biking, sea kayaking, or kite surfing. No Man’s Fort also has an incredible Lazer Battle Arena located in the fort’s basement level. This confusing labyrinth consists of 21 rooms connected by winding corridors and is the perfect arena for a spot of competitive fun!

Spitbank Fort boasts a rooftop hot pool, sauna, and fire pit as well as an exquisite Wine Cave where you can learn to swirl, sniff, and slurp like an expert! We can also provide culinary experiences such as lessons in Oyster Opening or learning the fine art of Sabrage where you learn how to open a Champagne bottle using a sabre!

With a number of stunning ceremony rooms to choose from, superb menu options, and a dedicated Wedding Manager to guide you through the whole process, the Solent Forts provide the perfect choice for those looking for an unusual and luxurious wedding venue that is truly out of this world.

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