Pictures: Visitors step back in time at Nothe Fort WW2 Week

Nothe Fort in Weymouth has kicked off its spring season with an educational event all about the Second World War.

The week-long event allowed participants to immerse themselves in the history of wartime Britain as well as explore the ancient grounds of the fort. Despite the groggy weather organisers say the event saw good attendance - even better than last year.

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Featuring an obstacle course, military vehicles and a huge number of other educational activities to bring fun to all the family. Even the mice were given a WW2 theme.

Chloe Holland from Surrey was in Weymouth for the holiday. Her son Frankie enjoyed darting through the obstacle course.

She said: "It is brilliant. I think the obstacle course is Frankie's favourite part this year."

Frankie enjoyed completing the obstacle course (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Lucy Powell from Guildford visited for a long weekend with her three daughters, Olivia, Maisie and Isla. The event was a nice surprise for her.

She said: "It is great, we didn't know what to expect. We just came over because we saw the fort from the other side of the bay and it exceeded expectations really."

Lucy Powell visited from Gilford for the weekend with her daughters Olivia, Maisie and Isla (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

David Bunyan from Weymouth is a regular at the fort who always has an annual pass. He attended with his daughter Beatrix. He said: "We buy an annual pass every year because they always have stuff going on.

"It is nice to have a look around and teach the younger generation all about WW2, and it is fun to find all the mice."

David Bunyan with his daughter Beatrix outside the bunker (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Melvyn Pygott visited with his grandchildren. He said: "I have been quite interested in the underground stuff. Nell liked the bit about the women in war."

Melvyn Pygott visited with his granddaughter Nell (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Stuart Utting visited with his family. He said: "We are interested in history, and the volunteers are really knowledgeable."

Stuart with his family at the fort (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Front of House Duty Manager Paul Oldershaw said: "It has been a really good week, better than last year.

"We have had lots of happy families. When it rains we smile because the people come and there is so much to see and do."

Paul Oldershaw (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

The history of the fort spans over 160 years, from a Victorian coastal defence to a local authority nuclear bunker and is now a museum.