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How to find Newhaven Fort


A road map to help you find Newhaven

A road map of Newhaven Fort and surrounding area

The town of Newhaven is situated between Brighton and Eastbourne on the A259 coast road and is linked to Lewes on the A27, via the A26.

Newhaven is well sign posted from the A27 and all approach roads into the town have brown signs directing visitors to Newhaven Fort.

If using an OS map, Newhaven Fort's grid reference is TQ 449 002 GB.

Trains run regularly to Newhaven Town Station, approximately 1.1 miles (1.8km) from the Fort. For further information call Southern Rail on 08451 2722930 or visit www.southernrailway.com

Buses stop regularly throughout the town centre, approximately 0.7 miles (1.1km) from the Fort.

Coaches are welcome throughout the season, a free coach park is provided.

Cycle racks are provided outside the main entrance.

Newhaven Fort offers free car parking. Please note, there is a height barrier at the Fort car park. If your vehicle is higher than 2 meters, please telephone 01273 517622 for assistance.

There are two allocated disabled car parking bays in the moat (just outside main entrance), visitors to follow signage up Fort Rise, rather than follow signs to general car park