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Discover The Secrets Of Newhaven Fort in February Half Term
Cloaked in mystery and protected by its impressive ramparts, Newhaven Fort has been keeping secrets safely hidden for almost 150 years. We're opening our doors for the 2019 season on Saturday 16th February 2019, just in time for the half term holidays! Discover the...
Top Ten Things This October Half Term
Brave the Fort this October half-term (20th - 28th) and discover a whole host of activities you can enjoy with the whole family. There’s lots happening at the Newhaven Fort over the school break from trips down in the terrifying tunnels and creepy craft sessions all...
Fun at The Fort Instagram Competition
Our Fun at The Fort Instagram Competition begins on 1st September! Join in the fun whilst you’re here at the Fort for your chance to win a goody bag containing a selection of treats from our gift shop. There are plenty of amazing opportunities for you to snap your...
10 Things to Explore at Newhaven Fort Before You’re 10 Years Old
Newhaven Fort isn’t just for the grown-ups! Whilst school is still out for summer our younger visitors will find plenty to keep them amused. Read on below to find out what 10 things you can get up to when you visit. Meet the Barrack Rats Meet Lucy, Tom and Mary...
Summer What’s On At Newhaven Fort
Launching the new Barrack Rat Adventure Trails Meet Lucy, Tom and Mary, three children who grew up in the Fort during Victorian times, at Newhaven Fort this summer. Their job was to help the soldiers by running errands, however, they need more help. Use the adventure...
5 things to do at Newhaven Fort this Father’s Day
We have compiled a list of the top 5 things to do at Newhaven Fort this Father’s Day to ensure Dad and Granddad have the best day possible. We can’t wait to try out number 4! 1. Explore the tunnels Descend into the Caponier and weave through the system of tunnels...
Easter Eggs-ploration at Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort is inviting visitors to become Easter Eggs-plorers during the school holidays (30 Mar-15 April). Over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend (30 Mar–2 April) there will be an Easter quiz trail around the Fort with a sweet treat as a prize at the end. There will...
Newhaven Fort’s Top 10+ things to see and do this summer
There is plenty to see and do with the whole family at Newhaven Fort this summer. Here are our top picks, how many will you tick off? Travel through more than a thousand years of defensive history within minutes with our fascinating fort film. Experience a WWII air...
Watch history come alive at Newhaven Fort May Half Term
Visitors to Newhaven Fort will be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of bygone times as part of our ‘Exploring History Weekend (May 27th-29th). As well as guided history tours, there will also be the chance to get to grips with a variety of military and...
Newhaven Fort wins Heritage Lottery Fund Support
Revealing the Past to Secure the Future: The Renaissance of Newhaven Fort Lewes District Council and its partner, Wave Leisure Trust Limited (Wave), have today, thanks to National Lottery players, received a First- Round Pass of funding of £157,000 from the Heritage...