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 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

Romney Hut
Evening Capacity 150
£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 .