More than 3,000 visitors flocked to the new-look Fort Nelson over the Bank Holiday weekend enjoying a free day for all the family.
A children’s entertainer helped put a smile on younger visitors’ faces – with attractions including face-painting and balloon modelling.
Many came to see the transformation at the Royal Armouries museum which in just under a year, has undergone a £3.5m redevelopment to create a museum fit for the 21st Century, supported by a grant of over £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).