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Private & Corporate Hire


Newhaven Fort is a versatile indoor and outdoor venue, available to hire for a wide range of corporate and private events, conveniently placed within close proximity to Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.

This Scheduled Ancient Monument is situated in a striking location and has provided an impressive backdrop to many events including wedding receptions, concerts, theatre performances, art exhibitions and private parties.  Newhaven Fort can also accommodate daytime meetings and conferences, with a range of catering options available.

Newhaven Fort is licensed for live music and dancing between 11am – 11pm, and is licensed to serve alcohol between 12noon and 11pm, Monday to Sunday.

General Hire: (During normal opening hours)

Meeting Room at Newhaven FortOfficers Mess
Meeting Room for up to 8 people
£45 plus vat for ½ day hire
£70 plus vat for full day hire

School Room
Capacity 80 people
£80 plus vat ½ day hire
£150 plus vat for full day hire

Romney Hut
Capacity 150 people
£200 plus vat

Catering:

Tea/ Coffee  £1.50 per serving 
Tea/ Coffee and cake  From £2.50 per serving 
Sandwich platter, Fairtrade fruit juice  From £4.00 per serving 
Hot Soup, Sandwich platter, Fairtrade fruit juice  From £6.00 per serving 
Fruit Platter – assorted seasonal fruit £5.00 per platter (serves 4 people)

Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. All catering must be pre-ordered.

Exclusive Hire: (Private or evening hire)

Newhaven Fort Parade GroundParade Ground (outdoor) & Romney Hut
Includes exhibits and café (not ramparts)
Evening capacity 400
£500 plus vat

Parade Ground (outdoor), Romney Hut and Searchlight Cafe
Includes exhibits but not ramparts
Evening capacity 400
£600 plus vat

Romney Hut
Evening capacity 150
£300 plus vat

Searchlight Cafe
Seated capacity inside 50
£250 plus vat

School Room
Evening Capacity 80 people
£200 plus vat

Please contact us to discuss your catering requirements.

Technical information:

Venue  Dimensions  Power Supply 
Officers Mess   15ftx11ft = 165 sq ft  Yes
School Room   42 ft z 22ft = 924 sq ft  Yes
Romney Hut   68ft x 35 ft = 2380 sq ft  Yes
 Parade Ground  225ft x 99ft = 22,275 sq ft (Approximately)  Through extensions

For further information or to book please call 01273 517622 or email info@newhavenfort.org.uk .