Attraction: Newhaven Fort

This scheduled ancient monument tells the story of life in a Victorian Fortress and the on-site military museum demonstrates Newhaven Fort’s role through two World Wars. Sit in our recreated Blitz street shelter simulation and experience how it would have felt being caught in a real air-raid.

Offering the perfect family day out, there is so much to explore at Newhaven Fort, including the vast, echoing tunnels built into the chalk cliffs. Experience a sense of freedom in this 10-acre site as you stroll along the ramparts and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast. The cliff-top gun emplacements are sure to fire any imagination!

Main Attractions:
Indoor audio visual exhibitions/displays, air-raid experience, out-door under 12’s adventure playground, wonderful views of the Sussex Coast, themed gift shop, Searchlight Café, free parking and excellent public transport links

Opening Seasons:
1st March – 31st October

Opening Times:
March – September 10:30am – 6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm)
October 10:30am – 5:00pm (last admission 5:00pm)

Admission prices: Adults/ OAP / Children and babies:
Adults - £5.95, Children (4-15) - £3.90, Concs - £4.80
Family (2 adults & 2/3 children) - £18.50
Prices are subject to change

Food and beverages on site:
Yes – Searchlight café

Healthy foods/ child menus / Baby facilities:
Many Fairtrade and organic products. Hot and cold lunches/snacks and drinks. Microwave available.

Baby changing facilities:
Yes

Pushchair friendly:
Yes to the majority of displays

What shall we bring or any other tips?
Indoor displays and outdoor playground and parade ground

Full Postal Address:
Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9DS

Telephone Number for Customers:
0044 (0)1273 517622

Directions by road:
The town of Newhaven is situated between Brighton and Eastbourne on the A259 coast road and is linked to Lewes on the A27, via the A26.

Newhaven is well sign posted from the A27 and all approach roads into the town have brown signs directing visitors to Newhaven Fort.

Nearest Train station(s):
Trains run regularly to Newhaven Town Station, approximately 1.1 miles (1.8km) from the Fort. For further information call Southern Rail on 08451 2722930 or visit www.southernrailway.com

Bus route(s):
Buses stop regularly throughout the town centre, approximately 0.7 miles (1.1km) from the Fort.

Other useful information:
Cycle racks are provided outside the main entrance.

Newhaven Fort offers free car parking. Please note, there is a height barrier at the Fort car park. If your vehicle is higher than 2 meters, please telephone 01273 517622 for assistance.

There are two allocated disabled car parking bays in the moat (just outside main entrance), visitors to follow signage up Fort Rise, rather than follow signs to general car park.

For more details on Newhaven Fort please visit - www.newhavenfort.org.uk