Museums · South East England
Newhaven Fort
In or near Tarring Neville.
Newhaven Fort — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newhaven Fort is a museum 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
Newhaven Fort is a historical site that showcases the rich history of Sussex, featuring exhibitions that cover various eras from pre-history to modern times. Visitors can explore captivating stories, including the fort's construction and its role during the world wars, as well as enjoy interactive experiences like an escape room and an adventure playground.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newhaven Fort is a museum located in South-East England, postcode BN9. It is a coastal artillery fortification that showcases military history and heritage. The fort has been preserved to highlight its historical significance and offers insights into its role in coastal defence.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7831, 0.0542
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Newhaven
- Postcode
- BN9 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday 10am to 5pm; last admission at 4pm
- Official site
- www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/343658189 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newhaven Fort?
- Newhaven Fort is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN9 9DS), in the parish of Newhaven.
- What is Newhaven Fort?
- Newhaven Fort — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newhaven Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN9 9DS.
- Is Newhaven Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Newhaven Fort is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Newhaven Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN9 9DS.