A boy studying the World War Two rationing exhibit.

Educational / School Visits


An educational visit to Newhaven Fort offers an exciting and stimulating learning experience in a safe environment. Your visit can be tailored towards primary and secondary schools, further education, overseas students, adult learning and groups with special needs.

Newhaven Fort offers a range of subjects covering the National Curriculum, these include: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Britain since the 1930s, Home Front, First World War, Post War Britain and Tourism and Leisure

Educational visits are run throughout the year and are great value for money. For further information, please view the downloadable PDF worksheets below, or contact Newhaven Fort direct.

Teachers' Information
The following documents provide information for teachers visiting Newhaven Fort.

Teachers' information detailing the educational groups that will benefit from a visit to Newhaven Fort.
PDF  Newhaven Fort Education  (243.32kb, Newhaven_Fort_Education.pdf)

Information useful to teachers preparing a school visit to Newhaven Fort.
PDF  Planning Your Visit  (28.20kb, Planning_Your_Visit.pdf)

An overview of the main attractions and exhibitions at Newhaven Fort
PDF  A Brief Guide to the Fort  (362.75kb, A_Brief_Guide.pdf)

A guide for helpers assisting a school visit.
PDF  A Helper's Guide  (211.84kb, Helpers_Guide.pdf)


Student Worksheets
The following worksheets can be copied free of charge for your school visit.
Educational resources are also available from the Newhaven Fort shop.

A worksheet featuring questions on the First World War.
PDF  First World War Worksheet  (197.65kb, WW1_worksheet.pdf)

A worksheet featuring questions about civilian life in Britain during World War Two.
PDF  The Home Front  (218.84kb, Home_Front_worksheet.pdf)

A worksheet featuring questions about Newhaven Fort and its exhibits.
PDF  Ardagh's Challenge  (254.55kb, Ardaghs_challenge_worksheet.pdf)