Historic houses · South East England
The Old Fort
In or near Betchworth.
The Old Fort — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Hutchins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Box Hill & Westhumble · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Old Fort is a historic house located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Old Fort, specifically the Box Hill Mobilisation Centre, features historical military architecture including casemates and a magazine block. Visitors can explore the site's unique structures and learn about its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Fort is a historic house located in London. It is known for its architectural significance and historical relevance within the region. The structure reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing the design styles of that time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2497, -0.3145
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT20 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Box Hill & Westhumble — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.victorianforts.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/26999731 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Fort?
- The Old Fort is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7LB), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is The Old Fort?
- The Old Fort — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Box Hill & Westhumble, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7LB.
- Is The Old Fort a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Fort is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Box Hill & Westhumble, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7LB.