Facilities

Coach Parking
Car Parking
Restaurant/Cafe
Toilets
Lecture Room
Shop

Other: No wheelchair access. Adjacent parking.

How to get there:
On the seafront ½ mile east of the pier. 20 mins walk from the station or Nos 1,2,3,9,22 buses from the town centre stop nearby on Seaside Road.

An important collection covering this distinguished Regiment’s history from its formation in 1693 to the Gulf War. Displays include items from the Charge of the Light Brigade and a fine collection of medals. The Redoubt, built in 1804-10, is a massive defensive work originally housing 250 troops. The fortress has been restored and provides an interesting and fitting location for its military museums.

Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars, 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars, 8th Light Dragoons, Cunningham’s Dragoons, 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, 4th Light Dragoons

Opening Hours:
Apr - Nov , Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, except bank Holidays. Otherwise by appointment.

Address:
Queen's Royal Irish Hussars Museum Collection
Redoubt Fortress,
Royal Parade,
Eastbourne,
BN22 7AQ

Tel: 01323 410300

Fax: 01323 439882

Email:
redoubtmuseum@eastbourne.gov.uk

Web:
www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Curator:
Fran Stovold (Museum Development Officer)

Admission charges:
Adult: £3.50
Seniors: £3.00
Groups: Family (2+2): £9
Children: £3.00
School Parties: £3.00 perchild

Others:
Student : £3.00