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Newhaven Fort
Fort Road
Newhaven
BN9 9DS
📜 What to expect
• Walk around extensive ramparts and casemates with historical displays and artefacts.
• Interactive exhibitions covering local defence history from Victorian times through two world wars.
• A new outdoor adventure playground for children with fun climbing and play equipment.
• Panoramic views over the South Downs and Sussex coast from the fort’s vantage points.
☕ Visitor facilities
There is an on-site café with locally sourced food and drinks, a gift shop with history-inspired items, picnic areas and free car parking.
📅 Practical info
• Open seasonally from around mid-February to early November, daily from about 10 am to 5 pm with last admission typically at 4 pm.
• Tickets are valid for repeat visits during the season if booked in advance.
• Dogs on short leads are welcome around the outdoor areas (assistance dogs permitted in the café).
♿ Accessibility
Most areas of the fort and exhibitions are wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible toilets and some free mobility scooter hire available, though sections such as tunnels and ramparts can be uneven.
Newhaven Fort offers a blend of outdoor exploration, military history and family-friendly activity just a short drive from Eastbourne.Â
