What a lovely day! The fort is such a nice place to visit. The exhibits are very informative. The cafe was of a very high standard - clean and tidy and good coffee and food. The views from the fort are outstanding. I’m so pleased I could visit. A great asset for the local community that will encourage plenty of visitors to Newhaven.
A great day out for families and adults (out of school holidays 😂) alike.....so much history here, brought to life with Interactive exhibitions and recreated scenarios. I loved the bomb shelter, listening to what it would've been like sitting waiting for the planes to drop their bombs.
The children loved getting involved with the interactive parts of the exhibition and exploring the tunnels throughout the fort! There is also a large playground for kids to play and parents to sit with picnics as well as a lovely cafe on site for coffees, food etc.
Unequalled views from the top of the fort that take your breath away, so beautiful. I wonder what it must've felt like for the soldiers who were posted there seeing the planes coming towards England as on a clear day you can literally see for miles!!!
Thoroughly recommended!
Never been here before, but went back on a return family ticket. I absolutely loved it, the upgrade work is excellent and the play area is brilliant. I could have stayed all day and found the whole visit fascinating
I had a lovely morning at the Fort. Great exhibits and interactive. Very interesting and lots to do.
They have built a large play area for kids. Lovely cafe, I didn't buy anything but the menu looked good.
The good thing about this place is you can reuse your entry ticket for a year without paying again.
This is a hidden gem. I will be visiting again 😁
This is a historic site that was recently renovated and reopened to the public in March 2025. I believe not many people have had the chance to revisit it yet. According to those who had been here many years ago, everyone was amazed by the transformation. I truly wish more people could experience this place—it’s a small site with a grand charm.
Initially, we thought we would only spend an hour or two here, but we ended up staying for six hours, exploring the exhibitions, enjoying the playground, and sipping coffee while taking in the beautiful views on a pleasant day. Every exhibition has been carefully redesigned to tell the story of this site’s historical significance, particularly its role during World War . It’s a fascinating place, well worth a visit.
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Craig Nunn
a week agoWhat a lovely day! The fort is such a nice place to visit. The exhibits are very informative. The cafe was of a very high standard - clean and tidy and good coffee and food. The views from the fort are outstanding. I’m so pleased I could visit. A great asset for the local community that will encourage plenty of visitors to Newhaven.
Tracey Farmer
5 months agoA great day out for families and adults (out of school holidays 😂) alike.....so much history here, brought to life with Interactive exhibitions and recreated scenarios. I loved the bomb shelter, listening to what it would've been like sitting waiting for the planes to drop their bombs. The children loved getting involved with the interactive parts of the exhibition and exploring the tunnels throughout the fort! There is also a large playground for kids to play and parents to sit with picnics as well as a lovely cafe on site for coffees, food etc. Unequalled views from the top of the fort that take your breath away, so beautiful. I wonder what it must've felt like for the soldiers who were posted there seeing the planes coming towards England as on a clear day you can literally see for miles!!! Thoroughly recommended!
Alex William
4 months agoNever been here before, but went back on a return family ticket. I absolutely loved it, the upgrade work is excellent and the play area is brilliant. I could have stayed all day and found the whole visit fascinating
Rhona Lane
9 months agoI had a lovely morning at the Fort. Great exhibits and interactive. Very interesting and lots to do. They have built a large play area for kids. Lovely cafe, I didn't buy anything but the menu looked good. The good thing about this place is you can reuse your entry ticket for a year without paying again. This is a hidden gem. I will be visiting again 😁
Indira Janvidaya
2 months agoThis is a historic site that was recently renovated and reopened to the public in March 2025. I believe not many people have had the chance to revisit it yet. According to those who had been here many years ago, everyone was amazed by the transformation. I truly wish more people could experience this place—it’s a small site with a grand charm. Initially, we thought we would only spend an hour or two here, but we ended up staying for six hours, exploring the exhibitions, enjoying the playground, and sipping coffee while taking in the beautiful views on a pleasant day. Every exhibition has been carefully redesigned to tell the story of this site’s historical significance, particularly its role during World War . It’s a fascinating place, well worth a visit.