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Newhaven Fort unveils 2025 events calendar following £7.5m restoration
Newhaven Fort has unveiled an exciting calendar of events for its re-opening in 2025, which follows a £7.5 million restoration of the 19th century site. Nestled just 20 minutes between Brighton and Eastbourne, visitors can enjoy a variety of events taking place at the...
Plans for new immersive exhibits revealed at Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort has unveiled plans for new interactive exhibits as part of its £7.5 million restoration, which will uncover forgotten personal stories and transport visitors back in time with new immersive experiences. Included in the plans is the Sussex Front Line, a...
Work begins on £7.5m restoration of Newhaven Fort, revealing unseen areas
Construction workers have arrived on site to begin a milestone restoration project to transform Newhaven Fort - including opening hidden areas never seen by the public before. The £7.5 million restoration, which is taking place throughout 2024, means the Fort will...
Construction firm appointed for £7.5m restoration of Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort has announced Pilbeam Construction as the delivery partner for its £7.5 million restoration.
Newhaven Fort to Undergo £5.8 Million Restoration
Newhaven Fort to undergo £5.8million restoration! A massive programme of repairs and improvements to Newhaven Fort will begin at the end of the current summer season. The £5.8 million restoration of the iconic Newhaven landmark will see new access to gun...
This Easter at the Fort
Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter? Then look no further than the Fort for a fun-filled day out! To celebrate the awakening of Spring we will be running a “What to look for in Springtime”. Children will be provided with a sheet of clues and then...
Operation Jubilee 80th Anniversary
Operation Jubilee - The ill-fated raid on Dieppe 80th Anniversary News from the Archive August 19th, 2022 will mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Jubilee, ever since 1942 known as the Dieppe Raid. The first large-scale operation planned by Combined...
Reasons to return to Newhaven Fort
Did you know that when you purchase a standard entry ticket to explore Newhaven Fort you get unlimited access for the following 12 months? In addition to a number of incredibly detailed exhibitions, we are lucky to have a fantastic Fort tearoom, an enormous amount of...
What Will My Visit Look Like?
After having closed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are extremely pleased to announce that we are welcoming visitors to the Newhaven Fort, from the 19th June 2021! What will my visit look like? We have made some changes at Newhaven Fort to improve visitor...
We are re-opening!
After having closed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are extremely pleased to announce that we will once again be welcoming visitors to the Newhaven Fort, from the 19th June 2021! Following some significant investment in the entrance bridge, exhibitions, and...