Castles · South East England
Fort Victoria
In or near Brook.
Fort Victoria — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Martin Speck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fort Victoria is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Fort Victoria is a country park located on the Isle of Wight, featuring various attractions including a Reptilarium, Planetarium, and Imaginarium. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the coastline and woodland, as well as learn about the history and wildlife of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fort Victoria is a coastal artillery fort located in South-East England. Built in the 19th century, it served as a defensive structure and is now a scheduled monument. The fort showcases military architecture from its era and is significant for its historical context.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7066, -1.5214
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO41 0RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- 01983 761555
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.fort-victoria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/149532514 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Victoria?
- Fort Victoria is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO41 0RR), in the parish of Freshwater.
- What is Fort Victoria?
- Fort Victoria — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort Victoria?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO41 0RR.
- Is Fort Victoria a protected site?
- Yes — Fort Victoria is part of the Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Fort Victoria charge admission?
- Fort Victoria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fort Victoria?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO41 0RR.